A month later...

... but who's counting?  We are all too busy counting down the days to the arrival of our new baby girl Gauch. That's exciting! 
Our life continues. Fall has been cold and rainy for the most part. It looks like we will have Thanksgiving at home and then spend our Christmas holiday in Texas. So, it will be January before we know it.
Back in October, Marie did a silent retreat at St. Placid's Priory in Lacey with Aunt Pat. The theme was "Living your best life"... My revelation was that I am already living my best life! I couldn't think of one thing that I needed (other than more time in the day...and health for my loved ones). But, it was a great retreat.

We celebrated Daryl's 52nd birthday in October.

Marie made a trip to NC for mom's second cataract surgery and got to see Dad/Brad/Mags as well. It was another busy trip...full of work but also some fun. Mom and I went exploring (lead by fearless Winnie of course) on the mountain. It was gorgeous.

So glad she opted for the fashionable sunglasses!

Maggie looks like she ate a big sammich...

Uncle Brad cracked the whip and wanted me to help him in the garden. It was fun. Luckily he let me borrow some knee pads. He is a slave driver.

A favorite picture. Dad and Mom are soooo excited about their grandbaby.

The view from Dad's hospital room... Western NC is seriously the most beautiful place on earth.

 

Connor continues to make a killing in BKG... currently working on a mini-bike and the "brat" CB550.

Looks so good. This bike is gorgeous.

He did brew a beer - called MTB - that the twins and Amber originally brewed with him during Christmas 2010.
Lefty kept the vet bills rolling in - having his last saber tooth surgically removed a few weeks ago. Poor baby is now toothless...just a few little teeth left.

He took his catnip fish for comfort.

Some delicious food recommendations: Herb biscuit chicken pot pie and Blintzes with Blueberry Sauce.

Bakes up beautifully and feeds a crowd!

A great brunch item. I made this in NC for mom...and repeated it for brunch this past weekend. We were hosting a church intern for a few days... She was kindof a strange eater, so it was good to have a brunch that she enjoyed.

 We are so blessed. We will spend the next several weeks feeling THANKFUL for our wonderful families...and wishing that we had the luxury of spending unlimited time with each and every one of you!