Wow! It's been a long time since I posted an entry. I've been busy, busy in many, many ways.  We've had some illnesses and house problems...

Saturday October 21 Bertie and Eliza were married. Small ceremony at our church. It was nice.

The Fall weather has been disappointing and the leaves never did get vibrant. But that is nearly all past and the leaves from our trees/yard are pretty much down and taken care of- usually a huge task. I can see the river now from our windows. I especially like bare trees for that purpose, also for spotting birds better. This morning I saw a pair of American Redstarts(funny they are called that, they look sort of like a sparrow with yellow markings). I know they are fairly common birds but I think this is the first time I've seen them -to recognize. So that's a little thrill for me  I'm easy to amuse.

Lily is practising in the adult choir for the Christmas contata! She even has a solo piece. If you know her at all you know she is LOVING this.

Jack is helping me do these cool new things on my blog, doing school, working on his movies and making awesome banana bread!

Arthur & Guinevere are both busy with school and waiting the arrival of their baby in February.

Mrbeaver has been handling the leaf issue nearly single handed (yeah!!! mrbeaver) and dealing with the leaking roof, clogged sewer lines, trying to get the bedroom rebuilt, and doing things for me. oh, yeah and going to work.

I've been doing some sewing- placemats, handbag, quilt blocks, and trying to finish a Turning Twnety flannel quilt to keep Lily warm. I need to start on her *Narnia* dress soon- as she keeps reminding me, it's promised for Christmas.