November was another month more busy than I'd hoped for, but it seems like every month is these days. As the children grow old and older yet, my days are full of the regular mothering of younger ones, along with huge chunks of conversation with girls who are adults or fast becoming so. It's a bittersweet time.
I stole these from Millie's camera because I have so few on mine. Lest you worry that shotsnaps is turning into a rotating wheel of all the photoshoots the girls have with their friends, let it be known that I've finally earned enough money to replace my broken camera! I haven't found the deal I need quite yet, but when I do, you'll get the old shotsnaps treatment again-- redundant pictures of the seasons, my grubby children reading books on the couch, and occasional stacks of dirty dishes. If I someday again find an outfit I love, I'll try to resurrect the good ol' Frugal Fancy-Pants, too. It's been a while.
In the meantime, have yourselves another photoshoot! This one features lovely Olivia (hi, Olivia!) & Heidi, and even a few pictures of the Mildred Herself.
The day before Ransom's birthday, while the older girls were gone, John took the rest of us on a spontaneous day trip to the library. It was a wonderful day! Highlights included the amazing parking garage and elevator (we parked on the top floor especially to squeeze all the excitement we could out of the experience), balloon swords from a street artist who thrust them upon our children as we walked past, and who probably regretted it when we did not stay for more, the sights and sounds of the commons after being stuck at home for weeks on end, the incredulous surprise of eating RESTAURANT BURRITOS, and, of course, the library-- our first visit since 2020-- which finally was a place to again visit sans masks, to loll about in, and to empty of dozens upon dozens of books.
