Felix Dain arrived two weeks earlier than expected. At 6.5 lbs, he’s a cuddly little bean!

I tore myself away from Petra and Lilith on October 25, arriving home on the 27th. I’m still not entirely unpacked….

The weekend before I left we got to carve pumpkins…including my traveling companion.

Lilith’s penguin costume arrived after I left.

We made our rounds, sharing food and stories with our dearly departed. We celebrated the Days of the Dead on Halloween as Persephone and Nate had to work on Monday. Persephone’s water broke just as they were leaving.

She worked very hard for 34 hours. Good job!

Felix’s parents have been exhausted ever since. I remember that level of tired!

We celebrated Felix’s first week by putting up metal siding around the new window. We have interspersed our Felix fixes with getting our chores done.

Michael’s bristle brush beard entertained Felix’s fingers.

My super power is burping babies.

Michael and I both shot our deer opening weekend. Sufficient to share and keep those young people supplied with protein. Sausage making to commence shortly.

We are hoping to see these two before long. It would be great if the cousins could grow up together. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. We are exhausted but really thankful for all our blessings.