HODGEPODGE POST

Sooooooooooo  I haven't blogged in weeks because my family is participating in NaNoWriMo.  It's our 8th year of writing!  And we love this silly, November tradition!  Even though it takes lots of time to write 1600+ words a day for the entire month.
Let me go back in time a lot... and I apologize for this mishmash, schizophrenic, lengthy post:
Halloween was super fun!  Like always!  And Scott carved this amazing pumpkin with his work logo.  He's sooooo talented!

And I couldn't be prouder of my Idaho kids who dressed up too!  And I love their activities: they Trick-or-Treated in reverse - they GAVE candy to the doors they knocked on.  I love these two crazy, married kids!

So our weather has been nuts in Kentucky.  We had a LOT of rain.  I couldn't believe how high the water was on our walking route:

And then we had a BEAUTIFUL, yet cold ice-storm.  It lasted only half a day:

Katia got to vote in this election!  We have an awesome next door neighbor who volunteered at the polls.  He made her feel so excited about voting!  We love doing our civic duty!

And we love our missionaries!  All of them are wonderful!  We will miss Sister Wiederhold, "our German sister missionary!"  And, yes, I do drink Diet Coke at church sometimes.  Don't judge!  But at least I'm color-coordinated!

And we are excited to get to know our new sister:

Scott and his crew participated in a Escape Room!  They had a blast!

Guess what?!  I LOVE my single adults!  We had a thanksgiving dinner on Sunday with them.  I'm soooooo glad to call all of these amazing kids "Mine!"

And Kiara and Cody couldn't wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate their home:

Zane came to visit for about 3 hours!  I love my brother!  I'm glad I got to get a hug in!

Last night, we broke bread for Thanksgiving!  I love our family!  And I love seeing Mom and Dad DeGooyer!  They are the bestest!

And miscellaneous photos for your enjoyment:

Katia thought we would look good in her Harry Potter hats...

I love these adorable kids!

Apple Pie - Jelly Bean - Raisin

Why are they so cute?!
And those smiles!?!  I LOVE IT!!!

Lemondrop is adorable too!!!