Bullet Post

• The weather has cooled down (high of 88, low of 55) but allergies are in full force.  Wes and Kyle both get them pretty badly.
• Lillian knows how to spell and read about 8 words now and practices on her own at home.
• Jack announces "train track" every time we see one and/or go over one.  He even seems to sense when a bridge is going over a train track, as opposed to a river or road.
• Kyle was away on the Men's retreat from church this past weekend, see below 'tranquility' pic.
• Wes is getting in a bunch of teeth right now and is also expressing himself better.  His latest is explaining to me first thing that his bopbop (pacifier) is on the floor by his crib.  His favorite words are still water and no (which can also mean yes).  
• Kyle and I are trying to make a concerted effort for veggie/fruit only meals for a short while.  I was unsuccessful at giving up coffee especially when the mornings got cool.
• Our neighbors with 8 aggressive dogs moved out officially.  We are very happy.  There is now a 1400 sqft. house for $800/mo available to rent.  We would love a friendly face next door, preferable w/o 3+ dogs/animals. :)
• I took the kids to the lake on Sat. morning to play on the impressive playground, wade in the water, and dig in the sand.  Lillian dove all the way in despite the 78 temps.  October is still good for swimming.  Can't believe we were dealing with an additional 20-30 degrees a month ago.
• I can't stop talking about the weather.  It's perfect now.  The kids can play outside all day.