It’s the final day – Day 31 of the Write 31 Days Challenge and my 31 Days of Gratitude 2016.

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I can’t believe I made it to the end of the challenge. It was easier having a few free days like Throwback Thursday posts and Sunday quotes but at least I posted everyday. It was a good exercise and hopefully there was something in it that you enjoyed.

October is also a big month for family fun and field trips with the kids. There are always such sweet and fun memories. I think my favorite part of these trips are when my boys grab my hand or give me a hug or rest their head on me on the bus. Those little moments when they get some alone time with mom mean a lot to them. It means even more to me because I know how quickly these moments pass. They are all growing so quickly, it just makes me want to savor each moment and thank God for this present time. For that I am truly grateful!

Below is a collection of photos taken this month.

John-Paul and I visited Casa de Fruita in Hollister, CA with his class.

Shucking corn.

Riding the train.

You’ll often find a peacock (or five!) roaming the grounds.

John-Paul and I had a great day!

Matthew and I visited The Farm in Salinas.

We made some friends.

I LOVE the sunflowers!

Olivia the cow.

Mama went shopping.

Matthew found the perfect pumpkin.

The camera was a little too close for Matthew but he’s still my cutie!

And finally, here is the boys dressed in their Halloween costumes. Unfortunately, my sweet Bella had a stomach bug and spent the day in bed. (She is better now though.)

I hope you had a wonderful October!! Now that Halloween is over I am completely ready to turn on the Christmas music and start decorating for the holidays. 😉

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