To Mom & Dad in St. Louis: Gems
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Do you see what we see? On the mountain tops from the backyard?
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Closer?
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I have decided this about September: it's the loveliest month of all. The dahlias, sunflowers, the coral sunsets and the dots of autumnal evidence on the tips of the mountains. But it's also a month of transition, our bodies are moving into a different season, preparing for the winter months ahead. The children aren't sleeping through the night, they have runny noses and we feel a bit sluggish around here. I think Heavenly Father knew it would be a complicated month on our spirits so He made sure the world was as beautiful as possible to encourage us on our way.
Stephanie's children came to stay for awhile. I took them to the Fall Festival for the fourth year in a row. Can you believe it? How she is out of town on the exact date of the shcool carnival is beyond me. (But I am starting to be suspicious!) Four years I've braved the crowds, waited in lines for sticky prizes and praised their hair accessories, be it spray paint or feathers.
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Despite the horrifics of the BYU vs. Utah game, it was a cool weekend. The Chief and Ever loved all the attention and dress ups and light saber fights in the Green Room. And Donut Saturday, of course.
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Awesome.
Love,
Courtney Jane
With the fall covered mountains in the background,
this concert couldn't get more gorgeous.
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