I'm not sure what happened to October. Or over half of November. 

I feel like we were busy...?

But I can't tell you with what, off the top of my head.

There was soccer. And a Columbus circle neighborhood picnic. And exterior trim painting on the house. And yard winterizing. And a nasty cold/flu virus.

We made a bunch of soup and chili and cider. Oh, and apple bars. 

Schoolwork did get done, of course. A few hikes and leaf-kicking walks also. And we got a new furnace.

But... um...yeah.

Now I find myself composing Christmas gift lists, buying canned pumpkin, taking down the Halloween window decals. 

How are we here already?

Cause I feel sure September was like just last week.