The Art of Autumn

Here in Florida, fall is still months away. But the colors, shapes, smells, and textures have been on my mind. Yesterday I finally gave in and got busy. I dragged out my beautiful, dark colored oriental rug and laid it down in the entry. I cleared off the top of the hand-painted chest. Next, Mom and I took off down 4th Street.

It's too early for Halloween, I was focusing more on fall harvest items. I love pumpkins, fall leaves, spicy scents, dried berries, and nuts.  Found almost everything at the neighborhood Pier 1.

It might be 90 degrees outside, but fall is showing its brilliant colors inside our home!

From Nebraska to Wisconsin

Melanie and Adam and the four boys are living and thriving in Milwaukee now. They have a new home and a big new church. They have lots of new friends and neighbors, and even family living nearby. There is lots to do and see. They are far away from remote Gordon!

The boys like to run, jump, throw things, and climb trees. They like toy guns, super heroes,  and any kind of ball. They eat all day, play hard, and go to bed early.

We enjoyed our visit. We have a new love of frozen custard. I need to practice up on Scrabble. And Allan liked Milwaukee beer!

Family Gathering 2012

 

We Are Family

After over a years worth of planning, our family came together on an island on the Atlantic side of Florida to celebrate our parents sixtieth wedding anniversary.

We came from near and far. All of us.

 It was the biggest family reunion our family had ever had. We were 53 strong.

There were new babies and spouses to meet. Stories to share. More memories to make.

Big family meals. Group picture session in matching t-shirts. Afternoons on the beach and pool. Even a family video.

Nobody wanted to leave and go home.