This time of year is gorgeous in Missouri. The humidity dies down making the weather wonderfully comfortable and we are able to open the windows for the first time since Spring. The trees begin to turn color and you find yourself wanting to spend all your time outdoors. Thus, this is our busy time of year for visitors. Usually we have visitors every weekend through September and October. This year looks to be no exception and we have officially declared the Schnelle "Bed and Breakfast" open for business.
Last weekend kicked it off with my Dad and stepmom, Linda. They were able to stay a few days. Dad enjoyed the relaxation time in the country and Linda helped me catch up with some much needed house-cleaning. Not feeling well over the last few months has crippled my normal manic cleaning habits and Linda was a real work-horse to get the house back into tip-top shape. And, it was the perfect time to bring out the fall decor.
Ah, I love fall!! And a clean house.
Drug out the new fall stuff I got on clearance last year. I am so ready for some turkey and pumpkin pie!!!
Linda and I took a break from cleaning to get a good day of power shopping in. After two years of searching for the right fit, we finally found a mirror to fill the empty space above the mantle.
The B&B is booking up fast. My friend Cindy comes in this weekend, Gabe's parents arrive the 1st weekend of October, immediately followed by my mother and stepdad, John for a week. Mom and John have finally moved back to the states after 10 years in Saudi Arabia. We are so happy to have them back for good.
Lima Bean Update: our little bean continues to grow very fast. I think my belly has grown at least another inch around just in the last few days. Clothes I fit into last week are suddenly tight. The weekly pregnancy email I get says Lima Bean is now the size of a lemon and can wiggle its toes and fingers and blink its eyelids! So amazing!
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Ha! I'm making chili as I write this. I love this time of year, too.
Send the lima bean my love! :)
And, yes, there is nothing better than a clean house!
OK I'm behind so sorry, but it was fun catching up. I sent you for the chicken chili that Gabe loved and it's so easy; that would be a great chili to make. I haven't given up on my quest to find lima bean material. It's harder to find then I thought (I know your happy). A clean house always makes me feel better, to bad I couldn't bring my house girl back with us. :-(( I think I got spoiled in Saudi.
Hugs for little lima bean and Gabe and of course my baby girl.
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