There is really nothing more beautiful that an Indian summer in Indiana. That is what we had this week. The weather was perfect and the colors of the Fall leaves are just about at their peak. We certainly made the most of it.
Steve and his friend Tim had a short work day on Friday and went for a 54 mile bike ride to Nashville. They started at 10:30 and returned around 4:30. Stopping in a little town called Gatesville for lunch.
To continue with the weekend outdoor theme on Saturday we played par three golf. I did not lose a single ball and actually hit very well. So encouraged to continue. Then today Sunday we decided to ride our bikes into town and have breakfast at Bloomington Bagel on Kirkwood. It was about a 15 mile round trip ride. Beautiful trees along the way. Then after that we met some friends and took a seven mile hike on the Pate Hallow Trail. The trail winds through the woods and touches the edge of Lake Monroe. The color was just amazing. We finished the day with great hamburgers grilled outside...aaahhh...I do so love the weekends!!
Brandon , Kim and Oliver are in Disney World visiting with all the characters. I called Oliver on Saturday morning to see if he was all packed and ready to go and he was just so excited. "Yes grandma I am packed and I have my jammies". Can't wait to hear all the stories. What a perfect age to take him.
Also, let's give Brandon a big congrats. He is now an Apple Certified Associate in Final Cut Pro X. I for one am not sure exactly what that means but I know he has been working very hard on getting certified. So way to go Brandon!!
Next week the Texas Smiths will be coming to Indy. Garrett and Mindy will be attending a Christian conference Thursday through Saturday. On Saturday they will be presenters for a session. We may try to listen in on that. Little Hattie will be coming to Bloomington to stay with mimi and grandpa.
Mackenzie and Ivan spent this last weekend in Greene County at the Jochim's house. Katherine was making a visit to Indiana and she and Mackenzie got to spent an entire weekend together. I know that there was a lot of talking going on with those two. I believe Ivan spent the time chopping wood and fishing!! Smart boy!
I know that Christmas is a couple months away but we do need to think about our family time together. Would it work for everyone to have our celebration the weekend before Christmas? That would be Saturday December 17th. Start thinking about this so that we can plan and I can also put in for some vacation time.
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