A Week of Thanksgiving ~

we are truly thankful for God's gifts, mercy & grace

not our mantel but isn't this easy to copy & says it all

again, pinterest with oodles of beautiful tablescapes

this came from my board titled 'thanksgiving'

this sweet pup caught my eye on my way to my board

the photo didn't lead to a breeder of aussies but i'd love one

may you have a blessed week

filled with love, laughter, and reasons to feel blessed

in my darkest days, i've always found at least a handful

to say, 'thank you, father'

we all have that many and more ~

oh, in love with autumn

oh. i am so in love with autumn

and i love to waltz thru pinterest and dream

like today, like now

with this adorable house

it would be mine

#13 would be the home of a sweet older lady

who would keep delicious smells wafting in and through

our shared porches and patios

yummy simple meals

i live next door, behind the green door

and i bake desserts to go with our meals together

but today is a great day to wander

i wonder how long it has been since a train traveled these tracks

what did the passenger cars look like

were there more people going home or visiting family

oh, what beauty they had from their windows

when i was younger, my family traveled on the hummingbird

from central florida to montgomery alabama

it's a heart memory i hold close

walking home, d i notice i need to clean up the table

site of our impromptu meal last night at dusk

much loved linens on the table and mismatched pieces

we toasted to cooler weather

the beauty of our God's painting

and to each other's continued good health

my sassy greeted me at the door with kisses

lots of kisses and snuggles

sweet pup, we have a mutual admiration and love

 they imprint forever on our hearts

just ask anyone that's loved and lost

it hurts forever

we'll cuddle up in my cloud, get cozy, maybe

revisit the beauty of today and its' blessings

drift off in mounds of softness

and mushy pillows

until tomorrow's light peeps in

do you dream

i always have

i believe that dreams of tomorrow

become the realities of today

so hold on to dreams

they do come true

have a blessed week, a thanksgiving time of

remembering your blessings

heart memories

and feel free to use these two free printables.

How Do They Thank Them?

A post from 2012 ~ 

And a post from 2013 ~

How do we thank them? Are there words enough to express our heartfelt gratitude? There are ways to show them. Never walk by one without acknowledging them. Never. They exist. And because they do, we still do. Buy them a meal without letting them know. Just leave a 'thank you' at the register. Teach your babies they are to be appreciated and respected. Join with your congregation with the shoebox and Christmas boxes being sent to the deployed. Sign up with The Wounded Warriors or another group that actually helps those returning and needing help with physical, emotional and/or mental issues. PTSD is real. And that's not the most serious they suffer from or with. They have this household's prayers each day, several times a day. I'm proud of those that fought for our freedom from the British, the War of 1812, the Spanish War, the Civil War Between the States, in WWI and WWII with Germany and Nazi Germany. My father in the Korean Conflict against North Korea. Three nephews that proudly served in the Air Force, the Marines and one currently serving in the Navy. I'm very proud of them and pray for them so often and for their family as they await to hear a voice on the phone.

It's November! And I'm In Love ~

oh, how i love autumn

and oh, how i await november

i'm in love!

with the colors of nature

the cooler temps

crisp mornings

hot chocolate & biscuits with jam

i love november {swoon font}

you can find all of these on my pinterest board

titled appropriately, thanksgiving, of course

and the link to my pinterest page is on the right bar

follow me! i have lots of boards with oodles of things

that grab my heart, make me hungry, prick my wanderlust

send me in search of a good book or movie

and lots and lots of ideas for the seasons,

and the holidays, and birthdays, and parties.

well, go check it out. follow the boards you like!

i have several weaknesses but one of them

is collecting dinnerware.

especially dessert and salad plates to compliment

the solid plates i've had over the years

i just never seem to have enough

enough room, that is, to store them!

and in downsizing i lost wonderful storage

so one has to get creative {wink font}

you never know where you'll find treasures

for the seasons and holidays around this house!

but i do {smiling font}

i'll be back with tablescapes and yummy recipes

vignettes that are easy but gorgeous

wreaths that, well, i find buying them and embellishing

them is easier than beginning from scratch!

so y'all come back. in fact, go over to the right side

and follow me! it so easy and you won't miss a post!

blessings for an awesome week ~