It's been hot, hot, hot here today! However, signs of fall are gathering much too early this year...this cornfield, a mile from my house, was picked this past weekend already. The trees are starting to turn (usually an October calendar event around here, not September), and the geese are flying in great numbers. I love autumn. I just don't love what comes after it so much.
Alex and Mark have the flu, Matt and I are crossing our fingers that they won't share it around, so we are actively avoiding the two of them, other than necessary care-taking, that is. Actually, it's been a pretty easy job as all they seem to want to do is sleep...eating not being a major priority at all.
Matt had measurements yesterday for his IYC tux and he is now six foot three inches tall, growing a half an inch in this past month...I cannot keep the hems on his pants at the proper length. Isn't it strange how they grow so quickly right under our noses and we don't really realize it on a daily basis? He has only an inch to go to be as tall as Mark. Hard to believe.
Think this Longhorn is from Texas? Nope...he and his buddies reside right here in Hamilton County at the Musselman farm. We still have a little bit of country left here in Hamilton County, but it is quickly disappearing. I will miss it when it all finally goes...I am already having a difficult time with the fields and critters who have been disappearing one by one these past 30 years. I can see why the pioneers kept migrating west. Since people here at the house are ill and doing nothing fun or exciting, I figured a little drive in the country would be good for my soul late yesterday afternoon.
Well, Matt just finished his last bit of homework, closed the book, and retired to the Men's Den...sole possession of the remote control tonight, so he is a happy camper. I am off to MNO...running a little late, but wanted to be sure Matt did not need any help before I left. Have a great week! Oh, and don't forget to look at the moon as it is absolutely gorgeous tonight! Be still my heart...there's something magical about that moon, isn't there? I'm off...catch you later!