We finally got the new shelves constructed next to Jared's windows to display his models. It turned out fabulous!
For my dear friend Kathy I went way out of my comfort-zone and went to an Escape Room and lunch with a group of women I didn't know for her birthday. I'm happy to report it was fun and we successfully escaped.
Lance played his first game of pickle-ball with his friends the Sakells. It was more fun than he thought it would be. Also, his car's tags were up for renewal so as surprised we got him the custom plate "PLURP'! To make Plurp look his best Lance added a wreath, and changing lights.
FIAR went to Grasshopper Corn Maze this month. It was actually a maze you could get a little turned around in, kids of course had a great time (esp. since the owners goal was to have fun, not micro manage).
Jared and I drove Titus to the fall RTW (Search and Rescue Training) and got to see pilot mountain for the first time and incredible fall colors. Ironically, when I picked him up a couple days later most of the trees had already lost their peak color; it amazing how quickly they change.
He achieved GTM 3 during his stay, did some night sorties and got to use an "L-Per". His cabin/"shed with sheet door" had a spider/daddy long leg issue that resulted in some great stories on the way home.
While Titus was at RTW, the rest of the kids went with friends to Warbirds Airshow. Hightlights of this year's airshow was seeing the ME 262, the first jet fighter to ever be used in combat, and the B25 Mitchell, the J variant meant for strafing runs. They also stayed late for the swing dance after the show, but I think that was a one time thing.
With all the kids gone, Chris and I were actually alone for a day. We'd had a gift card for years to restaurant called "Lucky 32", we hadn't gone because we didn't think we'd like it but rather than cooking we decided to give it a try and go there for brunch. Boy was that the right choice! This is our new favorite restaurant; beautiful atmosphere, fantastic food, great prices and just around the corner from our house.
Lance's Fall Baseball Team won the Men's league Championship. That's two championships in one year!
Additionally in the land of CAP, Titus took on leadership roles in Aerospace and Cyber Security and continues to volunteer at Coffee House serving special needs adults.
11/15 was a busy day, boys went to the Gill Party to play fun holiday games and the rest of us went to the Fall Festival at the barn. Amber and her friends had great time running around, while we adults talked around the bonfire (Whinny sat next to me and kept me warm).
The month finished up with Jared calling an ECD and Amber officially attending her first dance with her brothers.
