Lately: Almost Autumn

We got our first preview of fall last weekend and we're all hoping for more cool weather! Here's a peek at what we've been up to lately:

A couple weeks ago, we headed out to the members' preview of the new mummies exhibit at the HMNS.

As always, the exhibit was excellent.

Our school held its annual summer reading luncheon with our incredible librarian last Thursday.

This year, all the kids chose a book to take home. Henry picked Rutherford B. Who Was He: Poems About Our Presidents, which was a Bluebonnet nominee last year. 

Will picked a Spirit Animals short story.

Last weekend, we celebrated Gene's birthday with an early birthday dinner out with Nana and Pop 

and then presents on Saturday morning.

Birthday breakfast at the farmers market

And then it was time to pack up for Fathers and Flashlights, the annual campout on the school grounds.  

The kids played games, ran around the grounds with friends, and watched a magic show at the end of the evening.

And while the dads and kids were busy, I got to head out for dinner with two of my favorite girlfriends.

After the late night on Saturday, we had another full day on Sunday with a middle school tour and a baseball game for Henry.

October is always one of our busiest months, but we're so looking forward to cooler weather and getting outside more in the coming weeks.