Looky there! Another month gone!

So another month has passed. I'm not sure how much there is to report. Grandpa is still in and out of the hospital ---but out for right now. He's supposed to start chemo this week and we hope that everything will be successful with that. Please continue to keep him and my family in your prayers. Thanksgiving is coming soon and we are looking forward to going to Florence for a few days. I can't wait to see everyone.

Since the last post, on Halloween we had all of one trick-or-treater. I blame it partly on the rainy weather and partly because we are on the third floor. However, we did receive a good comment about our decorations. I had the pumpkin Mom bought me that's all painted up out there along with a couple of butternut squash, my small pumpkin from the pumpkin picking, and Daniel's carved Alabama "A" pumpkin. It looked really good lit up! Earlier on Halloween we went out to, I believe Temple Park where they have this huge corn maze, air walk/bounce, pig chase, moo rides, pumpkin picking, pumpkin shooting, corn shooting, and a petting zoo. They had two different routes for the maze and we made it through the first one just fine but somehow we bypassed one number. The second route we took, we could never find #1 and only find #10 so we did the entire route backwards. That was fun! Then we picked out our pumpkins, watched the pig race, and the corn & pumpkin shoots. They had air pressurized guns shooting these things and had different targets set up like hoops or an old beat up truck. It looked like fun but there were lots of little kids lined up so we decided to pass on it this time.

Oh! Before Halloween, I flew to Florence for a few days as well. Basically about a week after mom and dad left, I flew down. I got there in time to celebrate Sam's 2nd birthday and spend a little time there. Then went to Florence for a couple of days--I did get sick and apparently passed it along to everyone. I got to see Grandma and Grandpa and sat at the furthest away point I could sit just to be sure I didn't give them anything. Grandma fixed some bbq for us and it was a delightful supper to spend with them. I also got to spend a little time with Tasha and Ams so I was grateful for that as well! I had an eyeball appointment at Jackie's doctor place and got some new lenses for my glasses. We also helped mom pick out some new stylin' and profilin' glasses. She's a hot momma now in her red frames! With having that doctor's appt, it also gave Mom and I a chance to have a little one on one time with Chloe. I can believe how much all three of our nieces are changing! Just amazing!

We just got back from the Atchison family trip to Gatlinburg. Judy and Richard rented a big cabin in the hills and it was nice to spend time with each other. They also treated us to the Dixie Stampede and to Old Tyme Photos. I really enjoyed taking the pictures--I think they were pretty fun. Daniel and I also took a ride into Gatlinburg and the state park. On our way back down the mountain traffic started backing up really bad and we thought there was a wreck because somehow an 18-wheeler got on this little two-lane winding road (nearly hit us and another car coming around a curve) and we thought maybe it was him...but come to find out as we got closer, it was people slowing down to take pictures. Finally looked around and way up to find a black bear in a tree at the very top. I got a couple of good shots while Daniel drove. We won the best picture category if I do say so myself. We celebrated Susan's and I's birthdays, played a little Wii and pool, enjoyed the scenery, girls hiked/walked/rode bikes, boys played golf, and also did a little on our own (that's when Daniel and I went to Gatlinburg---I had to get a caramel apple) They're so good! And we watched the Alabama game on 60inch tv. This thing was a monster but like our very own theater. It was fun. Thank you Judy and Richard for our special treat!

I found out today that I will be starting as a private contractor for Tier on Nov. 30th. I've very excited to be working with them and to have this opportunity. I look forward to all the new stuff I'll be doing and joining the legal department. Daniel's work is going pretty good for him too. He's been fairly busy though having to stay on for support occasionally until 8pm. He at least gets to come home a bit earlier but he has to stay next to his computer until 8. Saturday he'll have to "work" as well--he's got to be on support from 9-5pm. As for birthday plans, I think we may go out with our friends Astu and Rishi. Oh! and I own a cello now. I'm still not very good but I manage. I'm thinking about getting a few lessons just to make sure I have the basics down. Not sure though. Well I guess that's it for now! TTFN! I hope everyone is doing well and we miss you all dearly! Love you!