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More Fall Fun!

Things have suddenly gotten super busy around here. Carl has been working late with soybean harvest, basketball practice is in full swing, piano lessons, 9 week exams, church activities....it's been a LOT!
Last Friday night we finally decided to carve our pumpkins after Carl got in from work.


Carl always helps them get started!


Getting rid of the "pumpkin guts"






Always knew that electric knife would come in handy!


Drawing his face


Ta Da!


The weather was nice and cool, but due to the burn ban, we weren't able to have a bonfire. We did cheat and have a small fire in the pit of Carl's smoker :)
Have I ever told you that Carlie is our group - activity leader? Well, she attempts to plan out our vacation every year; where we go, when we go,etc. Well, she had an idea to do fall pictures. She picked out her clothes and Trey's. Makena decided that if she had to take pictures (which she hates), she was at least going to wear what she picked! Here are some of the pictures we took last Saturday:

I absolutely love this one!


Sweet sisters


I think the word, "Bye Felicia" may have been spoken as they were walking away!!


Another one of my faves
We all had fun with our mini photo shoot.
Carl got off at lunch on Saturday because they had a breakdown on the combine so he was able to get in on that fun! We went out and got his box stand moved and ready to hunt in. It was a pretty fun day.
The days are getting shorter and the weather is finally starting to cool off. If we could just get some rain, we would be in good shape (Lord, please send us some rain)!


Makena had her first basketball game on Tuesday night. The Lady Mustangs got their first win on their season opener! Very proud of my #55! Trey hasn't had game yet, and as far as I know they don't have any scheduled yet. He is ready, though! Carlie has decided to take the year off. I hope she doesn't regret it, but I didn't want to have to make her do it all season, either.
So, that is all the Fall Fun we have been having around here lately!
Much Love
Beth

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