The end of October

The computer is back.  But, for some reason, now it doesn’t recognize our wireless printer!  I suspect Windows 10 and something that was done at the repair shop.  Blaaa.  Maybe I can get this resolved this week even though I hate to take the time.

I am back at Columbia Civic Orchestra rehearsals after laying out the first concert.  Now we are working on our Christmas concert – Nutcracker Suite and a Christmas Suite by Rimsky-Korsakov.  I went to a Hickman Orchestra concert Thursday night since I had two cello students performing.  I can’t believe how large both Rock Bridge and Hickman orchestra programs are now.  Both have about 80 students!   

 

Speaking of school orchestra – Margaret Lawless, the recently retired from Hickman orchestra director who has since moved to Mississippi, was in Columbia for a day on Wednesday.  She had made a trip up to her still unsold house in Moberly to bring a few things back in her van.  I had a chance to see her for a short time during lunch at Flatbranch.  She also invited the recently retired music secretary from Hickman, Sue Ross, who is a lovely lady.  We had a good visit.

 

Halloween!  The ward Trunk or Treat / Chili Supper was Friday.  I brought a crock pot of chili and gluten-free rice pudding for dessert.  Elise and Steve passed out candy from the bed of the truck while I stayed warm inside by helping clean up.  We got done early enough that Steve and I got to watch an episode of Foyle’s War while I mended. 

Saturday’s plan was to spend the day in St. Louis – go to the temple and then hang out with the Southerlands through trick or treating in the evening.  Only, a memorial service for Mary Khrenov got scheduled for 2:00 in the afternoon.  We really needed to attend – show our support to Aaron.  Mary was only 6 months older than Steve but she had numerous medical problems for much of her life.  It was still a shock to learn of her death.  We dropped the temple plan and just drove over after the service.We pulled into Emily’s driveway just as she was working on a photo shoot of the grandkids in their Halloween costumes. 

 

 

 

 

 We didn't arrive in time for Lucy's photo session.  

Here are the kids ready to go around the neighborhood

And, earlier in the week, we got a nice surprise text from Steve’s sister, Michelle, saying that they were flying into St. Louis on the 30^th and would be around for the weekend before heading east for a week of sight-seeing.  So, we enjoyed a visit with them at Emily’s  and they are here in Columbia through tomorrow morning. 

In addition, Joe’s sister, Mary, was also in town for a few days.  Here is her adorable dog, Henry
 
 SO, that was my week.  November is now here.  Wow