First weekend of October

It is pretty cool how the first weekend of October actually feels like fall is here.  The temps dropped to 70's with cool breezes.  So nice. 

Casey had vacation this past week and weekend so once we got passed the school week we actually were able to do something fun.  On Friday we had the weekly grill out with our neighbors.  It is such a great time to just sit out, eat, visit, relax.  I love it.  Saturday we slept in and then went to the Museum of Science and History in Fort Worth.  It was so great!  We just spent a few hours and did about 1/2 the museum.  A few months ago a family member sent us some money for the boys for home school stuff, so one of the things I used it for was passes to the museum.  I know we are going to use it and love it for special field trips.  Next time I will remember to take my camera!

Sunday we decided we wanted to sleep in again (Casey really needs all the extra he can get with his late nights).  We hadn't visited Travis Avenue, so we thought we'd go there for worship on Sunday morning.  It is just up the road from us.  During the invitation time the pastor asked just for a few moments of silent prayer.  At the end of that he said something about God moving and working around us.  So, right after church Ethan says to me, "Mom, he wasn't kidding about God moving because my legs had just started to tingle when he said that."  Ethan is always so serious when he talks about things like that and it sounded so funny.  Casey and Josiah went to use the restroom and so Ethan and I were waiting in the foyer where the pastor was greeting people.  Ethan asked if we could meet him so I always prep him by telling him what would be appropriate to say, etc.  (You wouldn't believe some of the things he's said when he's asked to talk to someone.)  Ethan asked if he could tell him about his legs tingling.  I said that maybe we could start by introducing ourselves and telling him we enjoyed the service. 

Sunday evening Casey took the boys up to our church for their kids choir practice.  It was a nice little break for me.  So, what did I do?  I started on cleaning the boys room.  Started is the key word.  I think it will take the rest of the week to finish what I started.  Let's just say that they like to keep EVERYTHING!  Thankfully we are all feeling better, though not quite at 100% yet.