Weekends ~ Such a blessing

Our weekend began a bit early ~

Alden and I both got off work early!

What a blessing!

I stopped by Starbucks and got us both a "fancy" drink ~

(we actually call it our dessert!)

I curled up in the sunroom to read a bit ~ just a tad chilly thus the blanket. :)

It was still WONDERFUL ~

Of course the leaves are gone mostly ~ but the sight is STILL so peaceful

and wonderful. Alden had a house project to work on ~ and enjoyed doing it in the daylight.

I just LOVE how "handy" he is ~

he is known for being able to do ABOUT anything with his hands.

Friday night we met up with Gabe and Nancy ~

who now live in Arkansas.

It was GREAT getting caught up with them!

Saturday morning ~ bright and early ~

we met the Cassada crew for their soccer tournament!

What fun we had ~ seeing each one play so hard and have so much fun!

Bailey was first ~

yep, she has the beloved family number 11

She "gets" soccer, but doesn't care too much if she scores or not

Papa and Sawyer were buddies through the day :)

Papa ~ More!!!!!

Courtney giving Bailey some advice

And Bailey ..... having so much fun!!!! (she is good at that ~ spreads cheer where ever she is!)

She MADE her coach a card ~ adorable!

Proud mom and dad cheering on the kids!

Next was Rebekah ~

She is serious about her soccer!

and was rewarded with a beautiful goal ~ what a treat for us to SEE it!!!!!!

Joshua is a pro at this ~ quite the natural athlete

He is fast ~ and can kick that ball!!!!!!

We had a short lunch break ~ so of course, went to the nearest Chick Fil A!

Yum.....

Courtney and I SHARED our first peppermint shake of the season!

Alden and I left the games ......

to get a little exercise ourselves ~

AND enjoy the GORGEOUS weather we are having.

Enjoyed our time together on the W & OD trail.

We headed home to do some chores around the house.....

then enjoyed a movie. We hardly ever go to one, so it was FUN!

Today we headed to church ~

great message ~

did nursery (held babies and had a GREAT social time with all the other helpers!)

This weekend ~ was certainly ~

a fun weekend of "Alden and I" time.

Thankful.....

and ready now for the week ahead!