Surprises and daily life
This week started off with a big surprise. My husband and I celebrated our 14th anniversary this past Tuesday. He surprised me by taking me to a bed and breakfast. I have wanted to go to a bed and breakfast for years! We had such a nice time together. The room was beautiful and decorated with roses and it had a nice jacuzzi. We spent the days walking around a quaint little town (Saugatuck) which is on Lake Michigan. The last day we browsed a hugh antique shop. We used to do that often when we had less children. I found a small porcelain kerosene lantern. It looks nice with my teacups and teapots. (I collect them.) It was refreshing to be away to gather and spend some time renewing our relationship. It was nice to have a conversation without being interrupted.
On a more serious note - School is going good. We have been working hard on our creative writing this year. It has been fun to read some of the stories that the boys come up with. They have always told stories but they were never willing to put it on paper. They are not long but it is a start. I think I came up with a schedule that works well for us. We are trying to find some extra activities for the boys to do that are not too expensive and fit into our schedule. This Monday we are taking our yearly trip to the orchard. We always enjoy getting out and picking apples together.
We are still waiting to hear about Isabelle. The court hearing was Friday but we haven’t heard anything. The caseworker did email and let us know that we would receive a call from her on Monday.
This is a picture of our boys taken this summer out on our front porch. 
