A Little Night Magic

Tyler and I made our annual trek down Main Street tonight to visit the Dickens' Christmas Market. While very commercial in nature it is fun to see friends and eat kettlecorn!

The weather was perfect~~not freezing cold or rainy as in years past.
As we were walking back we noticed Jupiter and Venus just hanging out together in the sky.
They are incredibly bright and beautiful. Since I began the Beth Moore Bible study, Jesus the One and Only, I am looking to the sky more at night just as the shepherds would have.
I fuss over our decorations and lights while God hangs the stars in the heavens "just so".
Emanuel, God with us.

Blessed~~Even More

The blessings just keep coming. My friend Kim brought all kinds of "warmers" to help me through my Fibromyalgia pain. Thank you dear ones.

Blessed Beyond Measure

I am blessed beyond measure. Just look at all these cards and presents from my loved ones.

Thank you ~~ Everyone for your birthday greetings.

Dessert for Dinner?

I made caramel apple pork chops for dinner tonight. Oh Yum!

It's almost like having dessert for dinner.

Not only is this recipe super easy but it is soo tasty. It would be equally

good with boneless chicken breast (maybe better because I tend to overcook pork).

I received the recipe in my inbox because I subscribe to the Family Fun newsletter.

Try it~~you'll like it!

The "Before"

Did you have any idea I was such a slob?

Just look at this broom closet!
I could have a skeleton in here and not even know it!
We emptied out the entire closet today.

Stay tuned for the "After"

Little Leaf Rakers

Our little friends, and neighbors stopped by to "help" us rake leaves yesterday.
Bella took to the leaves right away

Noah had a "neat and clean" plan (remind you of anyone Eric?)

" O.K. this pile is just about right"

Bella had that free spirited~~"Just throw the leaves attitude"

Ahh...now THAT'S FUN!!!

What you don't see is all the times Bella told her Grammy, "I didn't mean to throw leaves in Noah's eyes...and I said, I'm sorry...and I won't do it again..."

One Foot in Each Season

Our yard can't decide which season to be in!
The leaves are collecting in the rain barrel

and on the lawn

But...

The veggies are giving us their last offerings :-)
I just love this time of year!