Deepak Chopra

We just got back from our annual trip to Lake Cachuma. As always, we had lots of fun! It rained our first night, but luckily our tent help up well. However, the rest of the trip was nothing but sunny skies and starry nights. We spent the days hiking the nature trails, watching the kids on the playground, and fishing at the lake. Tyler started a bug collection (Which he is very proud of) and Megan loved making smores by the campfire. After four nights, it was hard to head home. But we had Karate, football, and the Diner waiting for us. The kids loved learning new car games and seemed to talk the entire way home (8 Hours by car). Still, it was another great family adventure.

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Our Fall Festival Adventure

The Annual Shelbyville Fall Festival was held at Maple Park last week. The kids spent the day enjoying hay rides and playing in the pumpkin patch. Megan loved getting her face painted and Lauren once again entered her famous apple pie into the charity pie auction. Megan helped her mom in the kitchen this year. Josh was the official "Taste tester". Both the kids were a great help. We ended up baking 5 pies that raised over $100 for the local children's hospital. Megan is looking for any reason to help her mom bake more pies and asks everyday if they can bake more. (She is also a great taste tester!)

Making Music

Megan has been taking piano lessons for three months and already plays like a little pro. Her first recital will be Saturday, October 12. Her grandparents will be coming in to town to cheer her on. We are so proud of her. Lauren, inspired by Megan's talent at the piano, has picked up her violin once again (After a ten year break!). Although, looks forward to playing every chance she gets, Lauren rarely has a chance. Chasing after two children is a more-than-full-time position! Lauren has done a great job of teaching Megan her numbers and does a great job of keeping our family together!