November 10

Our Japenese Maple tree has lost all but about 4 leaves.  I thought there was something poignant about these last few leaves still hanging on.

November 9

We were blessed with another sunny day today.  This fence near my house is still sporting a little Fall color, which I enjoyed as I walked past it.

November 8

What a foggy morning we had here today!  I took this picture on our way to church this morning and the whole drive was shrouded in fog.  When church was done, it was like a whole new day.  The sun was shining and the sky was clear!

November 7

Here's an idea of what the back of a van looks like when 3 women spend a full day Christmas shopping.

My 2 sisters and I returned today from our annual shopping expedition.  We shop all day Friday, stay in a local hotel for the night, then finish up on Saturday morning.

We have lots of fun and get lots accomplished. All 3 of us are nearly done shopping for this year!

November 6

I've been off shopping and having fun with my sisters today, so I'm sharing a picture I took earlier this year.  I was wallking in the city near us, and was struck by the beauty of these 2 buildings, with their matching glass siding.

November 5

Here's another view of the Beech tree that I showed you on November 2.  It's been windy and rainy, and as you can see lots of leaves have fallen in the last few days, but I think it's still such a majestic looking tree.  I love how dark the trunk looks when it's wet.

November 4

These maple tree leaves are in our back yard.  Most of the maple trees around us have been bright yellow this year, but this tree had a lot of brown in it.  Many of the leaves are now down and this is one of the few bits of color left in the back yard.

November 3

I had the day off today, but was very busy at home.  I spent much of the day in the kitchen.  I made 8 meals, that are freezer friendly and stocked my freezer.  I like to do this occasionally to take advantage of sales and cooking in bulk.  It saves money and limits the mess to one day.  And it's really nice to have a few meals ready to go!

I just finished this last project.  These cookie bars are to go with a meal that is going to someone in our church.  It 's been a good day!

November 2

This beech tree is across the street from our house.  It's one of the things I see out my living room window.  Today we had a short time while the sun was shining and although many of it's leaves have fallen, the remaining ones just glowed. I knew I better get outside and get a picture of it.

November 1

We have this chair out in our backyard, near some of the flower beds. I like the look of the old chair with the colored leaves falling on it.