Isn't fall the best season ever! We have had such a great time this fall, so much has been going on.
First right after Labor day we took a family trip to watch our beloved fighting Irish play in South Bend against the Purdue Boilermakers. It was a close, exciting game
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| Notre Dame student section |
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| Jim and Eric enjoy some pregame activities |
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| Eric demonstrates the Fighting Irish receiver gloves |
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| family photo on the Irish practice field |
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| Leah and Jessica |
. It special because it was the first time Eric was with us on campus for a game. Leah flew to Chicago and spent time with her college roommate Jessica and then they both took the train to join us . We also spent time with our great friends the Stabile family.
We continue to spend our weekends in Lagrange at our lake house. The drought has led to an early dry bed at our dock so the boat has been out of the water since September. We still enjoy the quiet of our home and small town life in Lagrange. We joined a chili cook off in the town square and tasted some great chili.
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| Town square chili cook off |
Eric came for a weekend and Jim put him to work building a large fire pit in the yard. What a nice place to relax and enjoy the fall weather.
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| At the start, just a lot of grass |
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Almost done!
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They also put in an area to play horse shoes, but they still need to work on some leveling and sand pits. We could still play a game or two.
We also took time to brew our first Riverpoint Brewing home brew, with Eric's help. We are calling it the Five o'clock.
Our yard has been so beautiful this fall, the colors very vibrant. We have really enjoyed the warm days and the cool nights.
Hope you enjoy the video, It's the view from our porch!
