Fall is officially here. We closed down the pool this month. Another clue that Summer is gone is the autumnal decorations that Mom has put up around the house. We even have an “Autumnal Tree” in the corner of the dining room.

We did our yearly Labor Day weekend with friends at Deep Creek Lake again this year. During our stay at the lake, we made a side trip to Morgantown, WV to replenish our supply of Smilies and, since we were in the vicinity, stopped to have a quick visit with Ross.

Ross appears to be adjusting to college life. He managed to get a selfie of himself and the WVU President. Hopefully, his GPA at the end of this semester will also reflect his commitment to higher education.

Owen passed the written portion of his driver’s test and now is the proud owner of a Learner’s Permit. Now, all he has to do is complete a state-approved driver education program and wait nine more months to take the driving portion of the test. Pop-Pop said it was much easier back in his day – get a learner’s permit, six months later at age sixteen take the test and be done with it, no strings attached.