Around Here

 

Around here, Autumn is showing off with beautiful oak leaves. I love them! Yesterday it rained all day and while my hair was a frizzy mess, I enjoyed the drizzle. We are in need of rain. I even took my daily walk in the drizzle, delightful!

Over the long weekend we had both kids and the grandkids here, I made a fake Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. It was a lot of work and I was exhausted even with helping hands. I miss the energy and stamina of my youth. On the other hand, I was proud I was able to do what I do!

Whenever we have company, my house is turned into a mess. It's a good mess, but when everyone leaves I put away the toys, the chairs, the moved around stuff that happens when we have company. I miss everyone when they leave AND I missed my tidy home that I recapture. 


Our grandson and granddaughter play with a splattering of old toys and new. They keep us very busy and we have so much fun playing with them. I am grateful they all traveled here to see us. What blessings!!

Around here, Holly came out (!!) while the kids were playing in the family room to have a look-see. Her concern is amusing but I admire her bravery! She is growing up, I am so proud of her. 


Comments

  1. MaggieNovember 15, 2024 at 7:09 AM

    Oh yes, Holly does look concerned! So funny.
    Glad you had such a great time with kids and grandkids. It's all worth the mess and exhaustion, isn't it?

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  2. AsKatKnitsNovember 15, 2024 at 7:25 AM

    What a fun (but busy!!) weekend! Your grandkids are getting so big! And Holly is just the sweetest!

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  3. Deb in UtahNovember 15, 2024 at 12:33 PM

    That is such a darling picture of your grands happily playing at your home. Yes, happy family homes are often messy - the good kind of messy. Your week with your family sounds wonderful. Amen to "I miss the engergy and stamina of my youth." I agree 100%. Me too. Have a great weekend! See you again soon!

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  4. VeraNovember 15, 2024 at 2:35 PM

    Fun pictures of fun times. I love that Holly came out to investigate and my! your grandchildren are growing up. It will soon be baby time for us!!

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  5. Mary KirklandNovember 15, 2024 at 4:26 PM

    Loved the pictures. You know, I miss the energy I used to have as a kid too.

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  6. JaneNovember 15, 2024 at 8:03 PM

    Holly does look a little worried. What a fun photo of the kids and the toys. Isn't it too true that we miss the stamina of our youth? I do too.

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  7. JoséNovember 16, 2024 at 5:11 AM

    It sounds like good fun ! ( except for all the tidying up and such afterwards.. ) Holly does look concerned, but also curious. Lovely to see !

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  8. sustainablemumNovember 16, 2024 at 5:41 PM

    Your grandchildren are growing up fast. Love the photo of Holly!

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  9. ConnieNovember 17, 2024 at 3:04 PM

    I love the pictures. Sounds like your early Thanksgiving was a success.

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  10. MaryNovember 17, 2024 at 4:20 PM

    Matching PJ's <3 Hope you've found a bit of time for yourself this weekend. Feels like we're gonna be in a whirlwind rush through December now!

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  11. MELODY JACOBNovember 17, 2024 at 4:45 PM

    What a beautiful reflection on family time and the joys of the changing season! It’s heartwarming to hear how much love and laughter filled your home. And kudos to Holly for her bravery! 😊 Wishing you a great week!

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  12. Hena TayebNovember 17, 2024 at 7:05 PM

    Sweet. I know what you mean.. I love the chaos of entertaining but I also love the quiet of an empty house and everything in its place.

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