The End.

This week is the end of September, and probably the end of Fall, since we are supposed to be getting snow by the end of this week.
(Yes, I said SNOW!)

We had a fun weekend celebrating my son's birthday. We barbecued ribs, (another last for the season) and just had a nice time visiting with his in-laws.

The birthday Boy (and company)


Jeff has a tendancy to choose gag gifts - he found this album at the local antique mall. Notice Brad's (forced) smile of delight...


Brad's second family - good people. :-)


As for hubby and I, we've gone more and more to giving cash for gifts, since the adult kid's want lists often exceed our budget (or ability to locate!)
We gifted Brad in the form of "shirt" cash. I often get asked how I make these, so I'll share this demo I found. It's really quite simple, and is always well received.



By the way, that thing with the fruit-flies and the apple cider vinegar really works! I've almost de-bugged my whole house now.
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