This week really sped by. I'm glad for Friday's Fave Five, and the opportunity to look back, take a breath and capture the moments of grace in all the busyness.
Camping ~ In my last post, I wrote about our first camping trip. It was so beautiful, warm and sunny and the fall colors were gorgeous. While the trip was actually last week, we've been having fun all week getting the camper in order for future trips. We made lists last weekend of things we'll need and I've been scouring the house for some of the items, before heading out to buy things. Dan is doing the same. I'm thankful for the good people we bought our camper from and how they took such good care of it.
Black angus and orange pumpkins ~ There's a pumpkin farm not far from where we live. One of my favorite fall scenes is after Halloween when the farmer releases his black angus cows to the pumpkin patch to munch on all the leftovers. It's such a pretty sight to see, the autumn light illuminating a field filled with silhouettes of cows milling about the bright orange pumpkins.
Books and coffee ~ On Monday, I met my niece for coffee at a shop on the historic main street of a nearby town. After coffee, we walked down the block to a used bookstore that we've come to know and love. There's nothing like browsing books with someone that shares a love for old books, too. We both came away with new titles and happy smiles, anticipating hours of good reading.
Tea and gingerbread cookies ~ With the weather cooling off, I've been enjoying a cup of hot tea in the afternoons. I picked up a package of my favorite gingerbread cookies at the grocery store last week. A sure sign of the coming of winter, the taste of tea and gingerbread.
Graduation and a new job ~ Our son Joe is counting down the days until graduation from the University of Washington in December. In January, he'll start a new job that he's really excited about and is right up his alley. I wish I could explain it in 25 words or less, but it's one of those technological computer jobs that I have a hard time wrapping my brain around! But, he's happy and I'm so happy for him!
I'm grateful for this little exercise a group of us gather to do each week. If you'd like to link up or read more Friday favorites, here's the link.
Hello Karen! I think you and I would be great friends. Coffee, books, tea, and cookies. Perfect. Have a cozy weekend.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to the used bookstore with you. Glad you are enjoying getting your new camper stocked and ready for more great trips. Congrats to your son. It's so great when we see our children living up to their potential. Have a great weekend. See you again soon. :-)
ReplyDeleteUsed bookstores, tea, gingerbread. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWe've been doing little things too with our Class B RV, getting it prepped for winter here. Like you, we're trying to hurry since the cold weather is arriving.
Hurray for your son. And congrats to him on already having a job lined up. (I get the not understanding what they do; when people ask about my daughter's job, I just answer that she saves the world every day).
Enjoy your weekend.
Sounds like a great week. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
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