Rain, rain, go away...

Hello Everyone,

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day! I only recall seeing the sun one time this week. I love Fall but this day after day of doom and gloom is another thing. This picture obviously was taken about 2 weeks ago. It reminds me of what Fall is supposed to look like so I thought I'd include it for you.

Quinn was pretty much back to his normal self today. Amazing what antibiotics can quickly do. He asked for Motrin twice and that was it. No fever. Peyton and Heather spent the day with us today as there was no school. It was kind of a bummer because it was too cold and wet to be outside so all 4 kids were cooped up all day and by the end of the day I think they were starting to feel it. It was a good day though. I just love being at home with them. Quinn beat Madison and me in Yatzhee... thank goodness it wasn't more Junior Monopoly today... it takes a long time just like the adult version! We made a trip to Deals today (dollar store) and all 4 kids picked something out. They feel like they are getting something big and it only costs a buck. I gave them each $1.10 and set them free. Of course the girls all bought matching stuffed animals. Quinn on the other hand got a rockin' bow and arrow set which he played with for hours. He was constantly sneaking up on me, shooting down a pyramid of cups, getting the suction cups to stick onto the windows... he loved it. I'm pretty sure he's never had a bow and arrow set before.

Well, that's all for tonight. Tomorrow is basketball in the morning and then in the evening we are supposed to have Madison's bonfire hotdog roast at Don & Isy's... which was already postponed once... last weekend was nasty too. I doubt that wood soaked in rain for 10 days or so will burn. Oh well, I guess we'll have to settle for microwaved 'dogs. Instead of gifts, Isy's family was asked to consider bringing a material donation for the Elkhart Humane Society. I guess only Ed & Eileen's family can come now... last weekend would have worked well except for the weather.

Well, that's all for tonight. Stay warm and dry.

Love to all, Leah