We can't believe fall has finally arrived! A surprise tornado destroyed our patio furniture last Saturday, which is very disappointing since it's been too hot to use it most of the summer. But, so this week we had gorgeous sunny days in the 70's. We enjoyed Labor Day weekend in Ohio and visited the Animal Safari and Canfield Fair (where Vice President Biden had just visited the week before). We also got to see lots of relatives at the Machak Family Reunion. We returned to DC to kick off the fall with Nicholas starting preschool. Saying goodbye in the morning is still tough, but Nicholas' teacher says he's doing great--speaking French more than anyone in his class and with a great accent! Not sure where he got that from as Mommy's accent is clearly American. Speaking of which, Christy hopes to finish up French this month and start in her new office. This past weekend we hosted a Trinidad Reunion/fish fry and enjoyed seeing many friends from Trinidad who are now back in DC for training. Saturday David got to watch some Ohio State Football (go Buckeyes!) before the storm hit. 12 hours without electricity meant an impromptu dinner out, candlelight baths, and family bedtime at 8:30. Mommy and Daddy enjoyed the extra sleep. Thankfully the electricity came back on around 4 a.m. Sunday, we went to our CSA farm's open house, with our friend Chelsia and her daughter Cora. Nicholas learned how to make apple cider, and thanked the farm owner for "making him juice".
This weekend, PapPap came down and he and David went to a football game. Other than that a quiet weekend. Happy Birthday to Nicholas and David!
making cider
Nicholas holding hands with his friend Cora
