You can definitely tell that Fall is here. There is frost on the ground in the mornings and then the sun begins to warm up the day. One might start with a fleece jacket only to take it off by noon because it is so warm. But then when the sun begins to fade that jacket goes right back on!! Ahhh...Indian Summer don't leave me yet....
The most important news for today is: IT IS IVAN'S BIRTHDAY!! He turns 29 today!!!
Saturday I went to Indy so that Ivan and I could hook them up with wood for the winter. We actually bought almost 2 ricks of wood which should last them most of the winter. I was only the truck driver...Ivan did all of the work!!
And the finished job....way to go Ivan...you have just made your wife so happy!!
I also want to tell you that all of Ivan's information is in the Que for medical school review. This is big stuff and good as now his process can continue forward. Just continue to send all your positive thoughts Ivan's way.
Mackenzie continues to interview for jobs. She is going on Tuesday to Avon Indiana to interview with a clinic there. Then on Wednesday she is coming to Bloomington to shadow one of the doctors at the clinic she is interested in. She has really had great experiences with all of the interviews and has a very big choice ahead of her. Keep us all posted Mackenzie!!
Another note from Mackenzie. On Friday she received the "Gold Humanism Society" award. This award is for the doctor that practices compassionate and humanistic medicine. She was nominated by her program director and other medical students. This is an award to be very proud of Mackenzie. Great job!!
The Fisher-Smiths have had a tough weekend. They have had the stomach flu. Oliver and Kim had it first and now Brandon. Luckily little Eve seems to have been spared. I just don't think there is anything worse. Get well soon you all.
Also with Brandon....he is getting a new position within his department. As I understand it his boss is creating a new position so that 1) he can give Brandon a raise and 2) he becomes a permanent employee and does not have to go up for contract review every year. This is awesome news Brandon and something to be so proud of.
The Texas-Smiths are back to wonderful warm weather. I talked to Garrett a couple of days ago and they are back in shorts and 80+ days. They did say that they missed the Fall and the cooler temps!!
Garrett had talked to Amber earlier in the week and she may come over to their house to talk. This would be just wonderful as I know Mindy and Garrett have missed her so. Garrett let us all know how she is. She was apart of our family and we still wonder and care about her.
Now from the ridge I will share your dads big news. This week we sold THREE lots at Pedigo Bay. This is just wonderful news and a huge boost for Pedigo Bay. It is just great for our goal to sell all our properties out there.
I have bought my first Christmas present which means Christmas is getting closer!! I believe we have decided to have the Smith Christmas the weekend before. Garrett, Mindy and Hattie will get here Saturday and we will celebrate on Sunday. We may get together with the Shank side on Sunday afternoon.
That is the news from the Ridge for now. I hope that this helps you feel a little caught up with what is going on in each others lives. Have a wonderful week and know that you are all loved!!
(a note: Brandon has put some beautiful pictures of Eve on his website. Be sure to check it out.)
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