CFA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to Tabernacle Torches for the win last night. The picture above is of the Junior class varsity players and cheerleaders. My grandson, Adam, is on the right. Handsome fellow, but then I am a little bit prejudiced.

NOVEMBER

"November comes and November goes, with the last red berries and the first white snows. With night coming early, and dawn coming late, and ice in the bucket and frost by the gate. The fires burn and the kettles sing, and earth sinks to rest until next spring." ~Elizabeth Coatsworth~ It is hard to believe that November is here already. Where has this year gone. It seems the older I get the faster time flies. I will take down and put away my Halloween decorations and put out my Thanksgiving decorations today. Wishing all a very nice and blessed November.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

It is that time of year again when all the little ghost and goblins come out to get their treats. I remember fondly when I was a child and we would go out trick or treating. Also our elementary school always had a fun night for us costume judging contest, all kinds of games and of course apple cider and donuts. We lived in a small town and it was safe for we kids to walk to the school and back home. Although when we got to our street we ran all the way home because of some to the house had huge hedge bushes and it was kind of spooky. I always had candy for the kids who came around when my children were small and I took them out trick or treating. I miss those days. Last year I did not have one person come to the door. This year will be the same probably. I have candy but will more and likely give it to my grandchildren when they come over. I still decorate for all the holidays. The above picture is one of my decorations.

Have a safe and fun night.

PESTY WOODPECKER

I have a pesty woodpecker that has drilled holes in the trim boards around my house. My son-in-law noticed the damage last week. My son came over and looked at what the pesty woodpecker had done. He is going to spray for bugs first then fill the holes in with wood putty and then paint. I love God's creatures but dislike the damage they can do.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM

Wishing my grandson, Adam, a very happy birthday. He is seventeen today. He plays football, volunteers at the zoo on Saturdays, has been making all A's in school since he first started. A thoughtful, caring young man. Have a blessed day and a wonderful birthday.. Love you.

HOW I HAVE BEEN SPENDING SOME OF MY TIME

When I am not doing housework or working out in the yard this is what I have been doing in my spare time which I have lots of. Crocheted a pink baby afghan for my doctor's baby. Then I embroidered a pair of pillowcases which I will more then likely give as a gift to someone for Christmas. Next project will be to crochet a Christmas afghan for myself.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEANN

Happy Birthday sweet daughter. You are a wonderful wife, mother, and thoughtful daughter. You have been a big help to me in this trying time as well as before. I wish for you a blessed day and that God continues to bless you and your family. Have a wonderful day. Love you

HAPPY BRITHDAY KRISTOPHER

Wishing my grandson, Kristopher, a very happy birthday. I have watched you grow from a toddler to a fine young man. Have a blessed and wonderful birthday. Love you.

THE FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne~ "October's the month when the smallest breeze gives us a shower of autumn leaves. Bonfires and pumpkins, leaves sailing down. October is red and golden and brown."~Author Unknown~

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSEPH

Wishing my grandson, Joseph, a very happy fourteenth birthday. You are a very smart, witty, and thoughtful young man. I hope your day is a wonderful and blessed one. Love you.

FALL IS IN THE AIR

I love this time of year. Not to hot or cold. No need for heat or central air. The dogwood trees are putting on their colors and red berries. My Japanese maple is starting to get a little color. My daily walks are very enjoyable. Fall is definitely in the air and I am loving it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANT AND DRAKE

Two of my grandsons are having a birthday today. Grant who is 23, attending college and doing very well. Drake is l0, smart as can be but a little shy. Hope they have a blessed and wonderful day. Love you both.

FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

Autumn---When the trees their summer splendor change to raiment red and gold, when the summer moon turns mellow, and the nights are getting cold; when the squirrels hide their acorns, and the woodchucks disappear; then we know that it is autumn, the loveliest season of the year. ~Charlotte L. Riser~ Autumn Leaves--Leaves in the autumn came tumbling down, scarlet and yellow, russet and brown, leaves in the garden were swept in a heap, trees were undressing, ready for sleep. ~author unknown~

ACORNS ACORNS AND MORE ACORNS

It is that time of the year again. The acorns are falling and as you can see by the picture some are pretty big. One takes their life in their hands when going outside. I believe I need a hard hat to protect myself. It sounds like gun shots when they hit the roof.

HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY

I am very fortunate to have eleven wonderful and caring grandchildren and three great grandchildren. They are all uniquely different and they are all smart. I love each and everyone of them equally. The oldest is 33, has a family of his own, a wonderful wife and 3 children. The youngest is only 6 and quite a little bundle of energy. Being a grandmother (mamaw as they call me) is truly a blessing in life.