Last weekend was Jenelle's birthday. Her parents watched C while we went up the street to Table Six and then over the river to 1393 for startlingly hip martinis. On her birthday proper we had family brunch then enjoyed a fall day seeing the colors on our way to Palmer and back.

We've had other days out, too. We tried Shakey Lakes park for a hike and were treated to baby loons learning to call and soaring osprey. A 'one last boat ride' turned into a Door County color tour. Throw in the around-townings of new residents like us and it's been busy days. In fact, I'm off to move sand and rocks and tackle the boxes in the shed.