Fun in the Leaves

I love fall, but it seems it came and went really fast this year. I remember the maple in our front yard was so orange last year and seemed to keep it's leaves a really long time. It was just about a pretty this year, but the leaves fell off really fast it seems.

Nonetheless, the boys got to play in the piles of leaves their dad created for them while cleaning the yard. Here's some pictures from the fun they had.




A bird's nest still rested in the branches of the dogwood that is in Mrs. Ruby's yard.


Joseph found some berries on a bush...he didn't try to eat them but did throw them at Zachary.


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Confirmation

We did not grow up Lutheran or in a denomination that had confirmation, so this has been a new experience for Bruce (DH) and I. Our oldest, Jessica, was confirmed a few Sunday's ago. This is part of her public confession of her faith in Jesus. She also had to go through two years of study on the bible, church history, and theology.

The night before there is a rehearsal of the service and a dinner for the kids and families.

Here's some pictures from this special event.

Jessica was the only girl confirmed this year.
She has grow up all these young gentlemen.

This lady is a very special saint. Miss Lula is 96 years young and has been Jessica's prayer partner for several years now.

Jessica expresses her excitement during the rehersal.