I love this weather!  It has been cold and clear in the mornings until today.  Waiting outside with the kids for the bus is one of my morning joys.  This morning was warm with just a little breeze.  I just hope it doesn't rain for Sofia's class trip to the pumpkin patch. 
 We are all excited that it is Friday.  This weekend is full of fun things that we get to do.  Angel has a soccer game and those are always a blast. Sofia has a dance rehearsal.  I am  really happy that Sofia's ballet studio is doing their performace late November and early December.  That means a more relaxing December!   Sofia's ballet teacher is so wonderful and considerate.
  This morning I'll make my neighbor his apple pie and then that will be something off of my list.  My daycare kiddos are going to paint the night sky today - I love seeing what they choose to paint. 
  So many blessings.  God is taking care of my family so lovingly and generously.  Thank you, Father, for Fall!


  
  
 

Angel likes to make up words.  One day he asked if we were having "meaf" for dinner.  I said we were having beef if that is what he meant.  "Yeah, that's what I said."  I was pointing out that he did not say beef when he grinned and said, "meaf means meat that is beef, Mama."  Silly me.

My sweet Gianina Rosa loves to turn pages of books like her Mama but she licks the finger that doesn't do any page turning. 

While watching little ones during the day is definitely the best job ever for me, I do so enjoy naptime :-).

I am enjoying my fall blooming flowers.  The roses are starting to wind down yet are still giving me beautiful goodbyes.  Thank you Father, for chrysanthemums and rudbekias!  Apple trees weighed down are even a sight to enjoy.  

from top to bottom: black stem hydrangea, fuji apple tree, rudbeckia - black eyed susan

from top to bottom: penstemmon, Tournament of Roses, creamy pink rose, Hot Cocoa, Sunsprite, little pretties, peony papaver, spider dahlias- -God's gifts of beauty are so perfect.

I LOVE fall.  The beautiful changing of the lanscape brings me so much peace.  The plants and trees are preparing for slumber while the animals seem to be just as busy as the people around me.  School, soccer, ballet, AWANA, piano lessons, band, jujitsu and of course homework!  We are ready for it all and are excited to jump in after the summer break.  And not to mention the bounty that God provides for us during harvest season would be a shame!   So many delicious treats to pick and bake.  We are blessed to have family that lives inland where things grow so much better.  Bags of veggies and fruit from loving hearts!