October update

We had lots of fun in October. Nick and Katie came down one weekend. It just so happened that it was the weekend of the Family Day Picnic at the adoption agency we used when we adopted Sophia. It isn't often we are able to do things like this as a whole family. Nick enjoyed himself playing soccer with some of the boys there and Sophia was her typical outgoing self, running around and playing.

Later that month Sophia and I took a trip to visit Grandma Barb. We all had fun. We went out to eat with Grandma Barb, went to the beach (even though it was COLD) and went to Aunt Linda's to celebrate her birthday. Seeing Stephanie, Hollie, Sophia and Auntie Linda all have fall birthdays we had a little birthday celebration with cake. Sophia loves playing with her cousins.

Gearing up for Halloween we went to the zoo for Boo at the Zoo. Sophia went as a butterfly. She loved getting the candy and visiting the animals. Unfortunately it started raining so we weren't able to feed the giraffes but I am sure we will get back there again soon.

We had fun playing in the leaves. I remember the joy of jumping in piles of leaves as my Dad raked them up. Watching Sophia do the same reminded me of my childhood days. Life is so carefree when you are young. It is about enjoying the moment and not trying to finish the task. It made me pause and enjoy the moment without worrying about getting the leaves in the bags and heading in for lunch. It is great to have a four year old around to help us remember what life is all about.