But it is certainly perfect for me. Especially when I take a moment to reflect and really look at my life. I see just how blessed and lucky I am, and not in the corny, hokey way...but sincerely. I do have an extraordinary, ordinary life.
Amidst this pandemic, I've manage to find a lot of joy. Fall has always been one of my favorite times of year, and even though we are still living in the land of Covid, it has been a wonderful Fall once again. We haven't suffered in any way from the moments and memories October and November can bring. The Boyen Bunch managed to make the most of every special and ordinary moment we had. Having the boys birthdays with Halloween sandwiched in between, always make it a time to remember.
October 24 brought a big milestone for this guy! Bailey turned 21! Eeks! Now this doesn't really make a huge difference in his life, (he's not a drinker and doesn't really enjoy alcohol), but it does feel like he is truly an adult now. He requested a day trip to the hill country, specifically Fredericksburg. It was a glorious day for sure.
After dinner we headed into to Fredericksburg and walked the streets, stopping by shops and a quaint bakery for some dessert. Memory making at it's finest.
Halloween was as entertaining as ever! The kids still met with small groups of friends and made the most of the evening.
The girls had a great time dressing Jonas up as a "schoolgirl".
Savannah and Alejandro were Dwight and Michael from the Electric City episode (I think you have to be a true Office fan to get this one!).
There was a blue moon too! Pictures never do it justice. I promise it was impressive.
The rest of my time has been filled with school, teaching, helping with homework and finding time to read. I finished three books in October and November, which is a pretty good amount for me (I'm a slow reader!).
It's mid week Thanksgiving break and the girls and I took a day trip yesterday to Austin to check out her new apartment for next year. It was a fun-filled day.
It's Laura (Williams)... the beginning of the year may have felt slow going, but the end of this year is FLYING by. Thanks for sharing all of your adventures! Love to live vicariously through you!
ReplyDeleteYou know...although it's been a weird year, it's been great. I would have never had this kind of time with my kids and family, without Covid.
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