December 12

I came across this little barn in a nearby town. I think it looks Christmasy, with the red paint and the snow and ice. I like the sliding door and the little window.

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December 12

I went to a funeral home in a nearby town to pay respects for one of my residents who passed away earlier this week. Near the funeral home was an old church with this unique steeple. Most of the bells in churches around here aren't visible from the outside. I really like being able to see the bell, and I bet it's fun to hear it ring!

December 5

This barn belongs to my husbands step-dad. He farmed and drove truck all his life. He's now nearing 80 and still enjoys being out on the tractor. This barn doesn't get used like it did in the past, but there is still some hay stored in it. Do you see the ladder inside, leaning up against the loft?
It's a simple barn, but it's been used well over many years.

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December 2

My brother-in-law, Mark, had a pretty major back surgery yesterday and I sat at the hospital with my sister for the day. When I left the sun was setting, and I saw this beautiful old church from the parking ramp. What a pretty sight!
* Mark is doing well today and will be coming home Sunday.

November 28

How do you like this door handle? This restaurant is known for it's hamburgers and have been voted as the best burger joint in town several years in a row. The hamburgs really are good and the door handle catches my attention whenever we go there.

November 14

Alaina got her first package in the mail the other day. Our son Andy is in the army in Afghanistan, and he had this onesie made and sent to her.
Pretty cute, right?

November 10

First snow of the season!
We were supposed to get snow today, but it wasn't supposed to stick. However, our yard is covered in white! This is the beginning of a long season.

November 7

I've driven by this barn many times, and always admire it, but have been unable to get a picture of it. When I drove by yesterday, the sun was shining and no one was around, so I pulled to the side and snapped this shot. I'm glad to finally get the picture!
I think this is such a classy barn. I love the cupola and the dormers. The sign with the old car has the address on it. Do you see the old hand pump on the right corner, next to the garage door?

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November 4

This is a row of trees I pass often. I have taken many pictures here, but I don't think I've seen this spot ever look more pretty than it does right now. I love the yellow leaves against the dark bark and the fence adds such a nice touch!

November 3

"November comes
And November goes.
With the last red berries
And the first white snows.

With night coming early,
And dawn coming late
And ice in the bucket
And frost by the gate.

The fires burn
and the kettles sing,
And earth sinks to rest
Until next Spring"

- Elizabeth Coatsworth