Fall was never one of my favorite times of the year: garden and yard dying, colder temperatures, etc. But a few years ago I was told by someone that loves Autumn to embrace it, learn to like it. So I've been doing that. While Spring is still my favorite season, I guess I'm okay with a Harvest Full Moon, burning leaves, and changing colors. But this year, we find ourselves unexpectantly as "empty nesters", something we weren't planning on just yet.
We're now grandparents! Lexie is our first grandchild, she's perfect. Born by C-Section in Portland, Oregon, she is healthy and beautiful. We've been to Oregon to see her and again recently to Utah to her Christening. We're pleased to have her in our lives! About what we've all heard about grandchildren: she's all that and more! We just love her, she's really a great kid! When she smiles it's like fireworks at Disneyland's Magic Castle on New Years Eve, and more. She's so pleasant and so easy to get along with: a real "just add water and stir" kind of easy kid. She's absolutely amazing. Portland is beautiful. They live in a beautiful suburb, Lake Oswego. I had a great time picking ripe Oregon Blackberries, they grow everywhere!
Our 2nd child has likewise moved. She's 5 hours away. Teaching 5th graders, she's doing an amazing job. 1st year teaching is always tough, but she's doing great. She lives in a beautiful area, high on a mesa in a beautifully furnished home.
Our son, a senior in High School & 18, wanted his independence, and freedom from our rules, so he's moved out. That happens sometimes I suspect. We miss our kids, but we're doing well and enjoying having time together. We've recently taken the tram to the top of Albuquerque's Sandia Mountain and we love driving to Pueblo and walking along their beautiful River Walk. "Change" is the only continual constant. We count our blessings and adapt. A sense of humor helps too, :)
Be well, do good...
