An Autumn Day at the Falcon Farm

We went on a school "social" trip to the falcon farm yesterday. It was a really nice day, cool, but comfortable. It ended up just being a few teachers and their kids. We drove just a short way up into the mountains to the small farm. It's basically a bunch of huge birds tethered to the ground. You can walk right up to them if you want. They had vultures, golden eagles, owls, and falcons, of course. Apparently, they train the birds and then sell them. We had a nice time walking around a bit, and the kids got to play and go on horse rides. Sophia, in her classic style, slept. Thank goodness for that, actually.

Fall is definitely here, but everyone assures us that it will be short. They say there are really only two seasons here, the cold winter followed almost immediately by the hot summer. I am just so excited to see the leaves changing color since it's been about five years since I've had a true fall.

Last night we went to a potluck at another teacher's apartment. It's funny because whenever we are out and it's loud and crowded, Sophia sleeps perfectly. People are always commenting on what a good baby she is. I try to tell them that it isn't the case at home, but I'm not sure they believe me. I think she had a good time being held a lot and being entertained by the children there.

I'm having a good morning since Sophia slept from 10 pm last night until 5 am! Something she probably will not repeat for a long time. She just wants to get my hopes up. Oh, and I weighed her yesterday. I think she's about 16 1/2 pounds. She is like a sack of potatoes, even more so when I put her in her sleepsack at night. I think she carries a couple of pounds in those cheeks alone.

Hopefully, the week ahead will be a good one. The school weeks have been slipping by quickly which is great. We have a week-long break at the end of October. It should be here in no time.