A Week of Thanksgiving

Hello, Dear Friends, I hope that your weekend 

was restful on this week before Thanksgiving, 

here in America. 

My weekend started out with a horrible migraine - 

something I have suffered with since I was a young girl. 

I took this photo early in the morning, 

and it reflects how I was feeling inside my head. 

On Sunday I was feeling better and able to go to the market 

for Thanksgiving supplies. (We are going to my daughter, 

Jennie and Steve's beautiful home to celebrate with the family)

I am tasked with baking the pies :) Apple - 

 a family favorite. 

My country lane is lovely this time of year with fallen leaves 

carpeting the road. 

Come along with me and we will travel the country roads 

to see the last of the autumn leaves on our way to the market! 

I travel this road several times a week, as it is the same 

road I take to babysit my little grandson. 

I especially love this scene, as it reminds me of an old world

painting with its slanted tree and weathered barn. 

Black cottonwood and big-leaf maple turn 

a gorgeous yellow-orange this time of year. 

Luckily, there is very little traffic and the speed limit 

is slow, because I am certainly taking my eyes off the road

to soak in the scenery! 

A lone black cottonwood stands out. 

These are extremely large and fast growing trees, 

not suitable for suburban landscapes. 

Birds on a wire - these symbolize all of us at times - 

hanging on for dear life while strong winds blow. 

xoxo

A pastoral scene. 

The countryside is dotted with Hawthorne trees, full 

of red berries, which the birds love. 

A red-roofed barn under moody skies. 

Foothills, fall color, and white fencing. 

Love <3

Horses living in fall beauty

as we near home. 

We arrive at the driveway gate amidst falling leaves. 

Home again. 

Late afternoon sunlight, outside the window, as we 

bring groceries inside. 

Putting away the groceries in my pantry 

cupboard, 

I am reminded how truly blessed I am. 

My cupboards are full, I have a cozy roof over my head, 

And God's beautiful earth all around me. 

But the things I am most grateful for

are not things........

They are family. 

xoxo

And sweet blogging friends like you! 

Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Friends! 

xoxo