We have A Baby!!!

Well, as many of you know, we were anticipating the possibility of an addition to our little family... Sure enough, we drove an hour and a half out of our way to see if she was acceptable for the Hobbs' family... and sure enough- There was NO leaving with out this little darling. Her family loved her so much and they were very sad to see her go, but we assured them that she will get PLENTY of love and affection with us!
She is just PERFECT! She slept the entire 5 1/2 hours home and wouldn't leave Reilly's Side every time we stopped. She is so TINY and precious.
We made her a little bed in an old wicker basket and she slept until 7 a.m.!!!! I have 3 tests to study for and I know it's hard to believe, but it has been impossible to focus!
Carpenter has been babysitting her all morning long. Down for a nap, up from her nap, inside, outside :)
Welcome to the Family "Lucy Darling Hobbs".

Hair today Gone Tomorrow

What A Whirlwind of a Wonderful Weekend!
We traveled out to Oxford, Ohio for my cousin Doug's Wedding. The Location was Miami University. We had the time of our lives! The weather was Beautiful, the Food Was spectacular and the Fun was never ending. We are exhausted to say the least! There was something planned for every spare moment.
Now, the explanation of the rather odd picture and Title of this entry. The hair was astonishing! There was no question about it.... this Was TALENT. A modern Day Bu-font.
I hope everyone made it home safely!
Can't wait to tell you what we got on OUR way home! ;)

When the boys are away... The girls Will Play

Mindie and I were having so much fun :)

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

'We are all a bunch of misfits, going through life, trying to exist together in some sort of harmony.' I have revisited my book after watching Love Song for Bobby Long- Inspired By the novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. A funny coincidence considering the events of the weekend.
We spent another fun Fall weekend with the Weichel's at their cabin near Luddington. Unfortunately it is hunting season and that was the point of the trip for the boys. Being the sophisticated and cultured young lady that I am (ahem, well try to be), I did not find the idea of hunting desirable whatsoever for the following reasons:
1. It is cold
2. You have to sit in a tree by yourself for many consecutive hours
C. If you actually see a deer run by you have to hope that you puncture the poor creature through the lungs or heart after which he will run a few hundred feet with an arrow in his side and then drop to his death.
4. If you are successful in puncturing the poor creature that has ran to his morbid death, you
then proceed to cut out its entire insides and guts front to back. DISGUSTING
E. You have to humiliate the deceased by driving with him flapping on the top of your car with
out having had any choice in this situation whatsoever. What if he would have liked to be
wearing his 4 point antlers instead of the modest 2 point. Tragic Misfortune.
6. I think My point is clear.

I am glad my husband doesn't like this ridiculous pastime...
Other than this we had SO much fun! We hung out in the "hunting lodge" that the boys built out in the garage. I am really starting to get in touch with my hillbilly roots.

Run Like the Wind!

Today's 9 mile run marks the day that I begin my official marathon training. It is in 1 year. I hope that gives me enough time ;) I think it should.















Weather like this is PERFECT for a good long run. Crisp, Cool and Delightful!
As Mama Hobbs stated bluntly, "I just don't get why on earth you would want to do such a thing". I guess you have to love to run to understand. It has been a lifelong goal- and I will DO IT!

http://www.bayshoremarathon.org

Claire's first Birthday

Friday night was Claire's birthday party. It was wonderful fun. Here are a few pictures of her incredible sweetness. I could just eat her up!

Delightful

Today was a perfect Fall day. The Leaves are so vibrant and the smell in the air is so crisp and distinct. I went for a long jog down Harry's road and through the farmland on the other side of the highway. It was a refreshing way to end a very busy and stressful day at school. It just seems to be that time in the semester.
I was welcomed home by the delightful smell of homemade cinnamon applesauce cooking in the pot. Reilly's Specialty!
I hope you have enjoyed something special in your day too!
Time to Rest.

Ahoy Mate!

We brought Captain Hobbs back to work yesterday. The boat was docked in Luddington, which is about 2 hours away from Traverse City. It is neat to see where he spends 2/3 of his life and explains for some of the quirky habits he brings home :) We sure did feel bad leaving him there.