Happy Halloween

Date of occurrence:
October 31, 2024.

Our youngest daughter has been working all day on the girls Halloween costumes. Our curiosity is peaked and we eagerly await the pictures.

Shortly after dark, we receive them. I can’t really make out what Bella and Sophia are dressed up as, so I ask.

Daughter:”Bella is a dark fairy, Lily a pirate, Londyn a black cat, and Sophia a vampire.”

Me:”How do you sleep at night with that bunch around? lol”

Daughter (laughing):”With all the doors dead-bolted to make sure they aren’t unleashed into the world.”😂🤣😂🤣

Well, she can unleash them at our door any time. I also am quite sure this bunch gathered up a lot of candy tonight.

Happy Halloween, y’all!

Lily Vanilly

Date of occurrence:
October 28, 2024.

Lily is so sweet.

Early in the mornings, she sends us a message.

It always says:’Gooooood morning!’

Sometimes she calls after school, just to talk.

Today is one of those joyful occasions.

She talks my ear off, telling me all about her day. She is funny too and doesn’t pass up an opportunity to joke.

That’s our Lily Vanilly!

Court Of Honor

Date of occurrence:
October 27, 2024.

It is Court of Honor for Bella’s troop.

Bella is recognized too.

She obtained nine merit badges and one rank advancement.

And I receive a pin for being her mentor.

Yes, Bella is moving along! 👏

Amazing Talent

Date of occurrence:
October 20, 2024.

Emmaly calls. She is busy drawing on her iPad. The program she has allows her to draw with her finger and color it in.

She shows us a few finished drawings of cats. They are truly amazing, especially considering she draws them freestyle. 

She shows us the cat she is currently working on. It is just a raw sketch, but it looks great already. Opa suggests she draws some fruit.

It takes no longer than a few minutes before she shows us the apple she created. We are blown away.

Emmaly has inherited her great-grandmother’s artistic talent for sure!

Scam The Spam

Date of occurrence:
October 18, 2024.

We get a lot of spam calls. Sometimes between 10 to 15 a day. Opa has gotten in the habit of making fun of the person on the phone (if it’s not a computer).

Bella has witnessed a few of those calls and thought it was hilarious. This morning,  Bella’s mom gets a spam call very early.

Bella doesn’t hesitate.

She advises her mom:”Do what Opa does!”

Bella’s mom thinks that is funny.

She makes a joke out of the call.

Within no time, the caller hangs up.

We find it amusing that our granddaughter is copying some of our habits.

Not all of them may be good though! lol.

Going Goth?

Date of occurrence:
October 13, 2024.

Emmaly shows us some more of her birthday gifts.

She got some new sunglasses.

And some sort of hand jewelry.

She tells us it is a Goth thing.

I am confused. I thought she was going steam punk for Halloween.

Maybe she goes Goth Punk?! 🤭

Glow Worms

Date of occurrence:
October 13, 2024.

Bella’s troop is taking a long drive to a camp out to watch glow worms. It is the only place in North America where these glow worms can be seen. It’s really exciting.

Much more is happening at camp though. Bella gives a speech to finish up her weather merit badge, helps with clean up and has a good time.

The environment is gorgeous and the camp site is littered with painted rocks. How cute!

We didn’t hear much about the glow worms. We know they saw them, but nothing was mentioned. How odd!

Oh well, they had a wonderful time in a beautiful place.

How cool!

Happy Birthday, Emma!

Date of occurrence:
October 8, 2024.

It is Emmaly’s 15th birthday!

Not only is she getting older each year, but also prettier.

We hope she has a wonderful day.

May lots of presents, love, and happiness come her way.

But most of all, may God’s blessings be abundant.

Happy Birthday, princess. We love you!

Early Birthday

Date of occurrence:
October 6, 2024.

Emmaly calls, as she faithfully does each Sunday. Her birthday is right around the corner. On Tuesday to be precise.

We sing to her, since we won’t be able to talk to her on her big day.

Emma is very happy.

She got three packages and she is about to open them.

One present is from aunt A., one from Emma’s mom, and one from us.

She is super excited with her gifts.

She loves to read, so we all send books from her wishlist.

Now, she completed one series she wanted. A little communication amongst the family went a long ways.

Yes, Emmaly had a great early birthday!

Not Single Anymore

Date of occurrence:
October 6, 2024.

I finally get to talk to Leo. He has plenty to tell, but he is eager to share one thing in particular.

Leo:” I have an announcement to make.”

We are curious as to what that could be.

Leo:” I am not single anymore!”

He sends us pictures of his girlfriend.

She sure is a pretty thing with long blond hair and brown eyes.

He asked her last Friday during home coming dance if she wanted to be his girlfriend and she said yes.

We are happy for him, but that doesn’t compare by a long shot to Leo’s feelings.

He is over the moon!