During our visit I got to go on a walk.  I know.  Big deal, right?  Well, these days, it IS a big deal.  I don’t find time to do it on any regular basis.  I miss my walks.  It was the time I could breathe, listen to some music or a book on tape and mull over whatever was on my mind.  So, yes, I thought I would document some of the things I found on my walk.  It was a really pretty day and I chose to walk down the quiet road, Rock Hollow, which includes some hills.  Strapped on Emmeline and we were ready to go!

The last photo is a big hill that, as kids, the boys and I and our neighbors spent lots of time exploring.  Mostly, we used it for sledding but it also was a great way to shortcut the fast curve in the road to get to one house or the other.  Once, while we walked up to our house, there were gutted fish hanging on the trees by the curve.  I don’t know how the fish got there or why they were there but I think that picture will never leave my mind.  It was strange and obviously made an impression on me.  Those fish made me take the shortcut for a long time after we saw them…just so I wouldn’t have to walk by the trees again.

The kids and I sent a care package to Gramma Hughes for her 90th birthday.  We couldn’t be there to celebrate that day so we thought a box of cake mix would be a good way to tell her we think she is sweet.  So when we got to the Hurley Compound, Lily was ready to bake!  Once Brent and Jessica arrived, a nice dinner and dessert was planned.  Good food, catching up on news and the amusing antics of three little Wees…and, of course, cupcakes!  There was even a dance performance for our after-dinner entertainment.

As we are able to do now every couple of months, it was off to Gramma and Grampa’s for a few days.  A new friend came along:  Svea the Moose.  Svea is a friend from Sweden who got to come along on our adventure from Lily’s preschool.  The International Project has paired her class with one in Sweden and one in Australia.  She has been a good little moose–everyone who was on board for the trip was amazing.  We only stopped twice and there was very little whining or crying from anyone.  Good Job, Weller Kids!

On this visit we are looking forward to seeing friends {me}, enjoying some fall activities {everyone}, gathering some eggs {especially Ollie and Lil}, and playing with Brent and Jessica who will be flying in from California for a brief visit.