Fall is here :)

I love this fall weather, not too cold but just cool enough that you know its fall. Its just a cozy feeling. Christian and I often go on walks with our neighbors, Kellie and Liam. This was the first time Christian rode in the stroller without the carseat inside..he's just getting so grown up you know :) Both Christian and Liam enjoy the walks..so its nice that we can all get out an enjoy this beautiful weather.

The mum we had planted last year had gradually grown over the summer, and began to bloom a couple weeks ago. It is quite large and colorful now. Liam was trying to smell them, he'd stick his head way down on them!

I wanted a picture of the yellow rose at its fullest point, it was beautiful. Some ladies from our church brought it over along with a baby quilt for Christian the other day.

Great Grandpa Hershberger

Great Grandma Hershberger

Grandma H.

Uncle Sam

Hershberger Family picture

Happy 25th Ben!!

Ben's 25th birthday celebration was last Sunday. His actual birthday isn't until October 1st...this coming Thursday. He requested the birthday meal, and wanted to have both of our families to join us as we did last year. We had "taco bake", a recipe my Aunt Shirley had given, a strawberry/jello salad, and "stop light" salad (with corn, green/red peppers, and tomotoes in it). For dessert we had an Oreo dessert, cherry cheesecake, and Scotcharoos! We had a good time with all that could come, we were missing his Grandpa and Grandma Bergey and my sister Carissa!

I had decorated his "cake" but it obviously needed the rest of the topping...so this is proof of the credit given to his age!

Hesston College centennial celebration

Last weekend was Hesston College's centennial celebration/homecoming weekend. As part of the centennial celebration Ben's Grandma Hershberger and Aunt Faith Penner made a quilt. This was unveiled following Friday evening's play The Quilter's play..which we went to and it was very good. As you can see, the quilt they made is like a piece of art!

Christian:

 7 - 8 weeks

Pray

My heart hurts for a co-worker of mine tonight. Sarah Etheridge lost her husband today, Brian, in a shooting. He was a Sedgwick County deputy on duty. I just can't even begin to understand what she must be feeling now, and in the months to come. They have a 2 year old little girl, Natalie. I know there is nothing I can do to fix it, or make her pain go away...so all I know to do is pray. So sorry, it is so sad.

Cousins visit Kansas

My cousin Donna and husband Andy, with their two sons Sam (2) and Joshua (7 months) came to visit Mom and Dad. They're from MN, and were coming home from a trip to Colorado. We all were invited over for supper so we could enjoy seeing them as well! Their boys are too cute! Christian wore his Twins outfit his Uncle Mitch had gave him :)