Wanting to get out of the house for just a bit, we drove down to the lake to settle in and watch the birds for a bit. I have discovered just how much I love this. No wonder Thoreau wrote about it. I feel as though this is our own rather large "Golden Pond." As we arrive, the pelicans are sunbathing on the island.
Mister and I are so lucky!! The Vitruvian Lights are still happening this year and we are taking time to enjoy them and walk with one another in a magical land. That is truly what this place feels like. Come along and enjoy the view ---- no commentary necessary -- just a picture trail.
It's that time of year once again. My annual Cookie and Ornament Exchange is about to commence. That means a bit of work is required. First, the house had to be decorated!! You can peek in on that with this LINK. Each year we do a craft and I've selected a super easy one for 2020. We need easy right now.
The clear bulb is written on with either silver or gold and then filled with beads/pearls. Top it off with a bow and call it done. Perfect.
Next, cookies!!! This turned out to be rather last minute due to a new range arriving, but they are now done and oh so yummy. I did Banana Spice and Soft Pumpkin Cookies --- about 8 dozen of each.
Whew!!!! It's done once again and I'm loving my house. This time of year just makes me want to curl up in a chair with hot cocoa and either a book or some hand work. I'm so thankful for a sweetheart that lets me go crazy once a year and clutter up the house. Come along and see how this year is working out. Let's start outside --- not with the lights as they haven't changed this year, but with the porch. The bench is receiving a cover for the pad and pillows --- in red!!! (Truth be told, the fabric is just laying there right now, but it will happen this month.) We have had such beautiful weather --- it's hard to image a snowman with all the green around, but it is what it is. Ooooh, look at the aloe vera plant --- blooming again this year. That is just too fun.
In we go ---- the entryway has snowmen too ---- so many memories with these --- made by a daughter (Jen) years ago. They had stood the test of time well and this year --- I even bought small tapers for them.
Thanksgiving in 2020. For many it is such a different experience. Luckily, for us, the entire Abilene family has had COVID within the last month and "we think" they cannot carry it. Mister and I know we don't have the virus so it's a road trip to gather together. We decide to make the trip on Wednesday afternoon and OMG. You cannot believe the traffic we encountered. I think everyone is on the move. We wound up using the express lane from the minute we got on the interstate until right near Weatherford. Yep, it goes that far without a break. It'll cost a fortune, but I'm sure we saved an easy 2 hours judging from how the traffic was stopped on the main road for almost the whole distance. Wow.
Upon arriving at Jens ---- ooooh, it's so pretty. She is already decorated for Christmas and I love it. The white nativity on the mantle was either made by her or me. I just can't remember. I KNOW I made a white one and no longer have it. Hmmmm. Her stockings are magnificent.
In the spring, we make the trek to Dallas Blooms almost every week, but 2020 didn't allow for that. It seems that this fall, we are following up with weekly trips to the lake. I'm perfectly content to just sit on the dock and sip a warm beverage while watching the waterfowl. It just makes the world seem right again. Come along and share in our eye candy.
Two pelicans grooming each other. (Sorry it is blurry --- can't win every time.) The second picture --- It's a meeting and all are gathering.
Coffee in hand, we are driving to the lake for a short walk and some time with the waterfowl. The radio says it's a "beautiful, sunny day" out. Hmmmm. It's pleasant, but sunny? At any rate, we are going to revel is the fall colors this morning, for they are glorious indeed. Dallas does have the beauty of fall - and I love it.
