Here are the highlights of our October adventures:
We started October with a fun outing; Elijah and I enjoyed the entertaining Broadway musical "Life could be a dream." It was nice to be out by ourselves with no kids crying or asking for attention. We especially enjoyed the show because it featured most of our favorite Doo-wop songs, including The Wanderer (Elijah's favorite) and Unchained Melody (my favorite)
The first weekend of October we were inspired by the divine instruction given to us during General Conference. I'm so glad our children listen and don't fuss much, because it makes for a very enjoyable time. The boys worked on their lego temple, and Gillian wrote down her thoughts as an assignment for the YW requirements. Elijah and I took turns taking care of Illyria and serving the other kids food or snacks. Those two days of listening to God's prophets and apostles were very much needed. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from various talks:
My mother left on October 7th. She said goodbye to all of us, especially her sweet Charlton and little Duchess Illyria. She said she will also miss the great beauty of San Francisco. When she left, this marvelous city awarded her with amazing views.
As I said goodbye, I felt a mixed of feelings, sort of bittersweet. I know I haven't been the most patient daughter these past few months, what with pregnancy hormones, unemployment stress, and kids running around throughout the summer, nevertheless I hope that my mother knows that I love her and I'm grateful to her for the woman I've become because of her. We'll miss her and look forward to seeing her next year.
A couple of days after my mother left, Elijah and I decided to have me fly to Georgia so the grandparents and great-grandparents could meet Illyria. As my previous post showed, Illyria and I had a great time.
While I was in Georgia, Elijah made a name with my kids as the fun dad by taking them to Fleet Week in San Francisco where they saw air shows from the Blue Angels, and had fun by the bay. Elijah also took the kids to attend Zoe's baptism in Sacramento; the kids loved seeing each other, and had a good time chatting, eating and catching up.
As if I don't have enough in my plate already, I signed up for an art gallery training that lasted six weeks. I've enjoyed learning new ways of how to approach art, as well as how to present it to others. The present exhibition is about Walnut Creek and its 100th year celebration. It has been very fascinating and engaging to learn through art about the changes brought to Walnut Creek throughout these 100 years. I've particularly found it interesting the way artists have shown how and where they see Walnut Creek in their life.
On one of the Fridays, during a school off day, I took the kids to California Academy of Sciences. After the library, this is Charlton's favorite place to visit. It was fun seeing him explain to his older siblings, who hadn't been in this museum in a while, where the best exhibits were. As always, planetarium was an all time favorite for all the kids. I'm so grateful that I get to do exciting day trips with my kids, and that we all enjoy each other's company. Illyria was great; she fussed only when she wanted to eat.
Speaking of Illyria, she turned two months old on October 31st. She is growing well, and weighs 9 lbs and 2oz. She is a joy to have around, and we all love her and constantly cover her with slobbery kisses. But this duchess doesn't mind it a bit!
I know there are more of October that I haven't cover, such as my co-op classes, which is a lot of hard work, but very enjoyable, however, I need to go and sleep before Illyria wakes up and demands her midnight snack, so till next time, enjoy this beautiful fall!
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