Thanksgiving Getting Closer

It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is coming around again, it seems so quick this year. Maybe it is because there was so much change during the past months. Things started changing early this year and have not stopped since. I have always said 'change is good', I still believe that is a true statement. Matt and I have sooo many things to be thankful for, I do not know where to begin. My only regret is that my 'whole' family cannot be as thankful for the many gifts that they have, and so sorry that they refuse to 'see' them. Yesterday I had kind of a sad day, I was thinking about how much I miss Cindy, it seems more overwhelming at this time of year. It is sad for me that I have also lost my other siblings companionship as well. I feel so bad for mom and dad, that this is their 'family', but I did everything I could to try and change it (for years) to no avail. This years celebrations will not be quite as 'christmassy', because all of our Decorations are still down south. It does not look like we will be able to get down there as planned before XMAS. We were hoping we could have an early Thanksgiving with mom and dad, but finances do not permit it.

But it is about Jesus, right?! Happy Days to All

Japanese Maples

The Japanese Maples we have been carrying around with us for almost 13 years, are having an incredible time adjusting to the climate. They have usually lost all their leaves by now, but not this year, one of the 5 is just now starting to change colors. Talk about reluctantcy to change... I am sure as the days go on, they will get even more colorful.

Figuring Out 'Bob'

It seems that it is only when I start cooking for the day that this cat comes around. I know that sounds crazy but it is true. Yesterday we did not seem him/her all day until we started the BBQ. Immediately the cat darted out from some unknown hidden secret spot, comes over to the BBQ and climbs up to the meat, literally climbs up. He stands and stares at the meat, the BBQ has to be 400 or 500 degrees, and blatently trys to grab at the meat. Of course we shut the BBQ, but can you believe that. We finally realized that maybe becuz this cat has lived outside it's whole life, it must be CARNIVEROUS!? Right. Ok that is pretty scary stuff...

Endless Colors

There is an endless amount of colors right now wherever you look. I know Mom loves the colors that's why I keep posting them. I know it does her heart good to look at them just as much as it does mine. It is so overwhelmingly beautiful when you are used to no Fall color in So Cal. So I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Bob Is Back

I know this is not the best video, but check out 'bob', he left for a day and tonight when Matt came home there he/she was...Climbing on the door again. I quickly tried to get my camera to videotape this cat acting like a dog wanting in...What're you gonna do? So ignore Matt and I talking and my terrible video-ing, and check this cat out...

Two Months

Amazing that two months have gone by...sometimes it seems like two months, and other times it seems like it has been longer. We have settled in pretty good. Getting used to burning wood for heat, instead of having Dad turn on the heat in the am, seems old hat now. There are too many things to list that I miss from Mom and Dad's, I think one is most certainly TIA and BANDIT, making me laugh everyday. Yesterday I was going through pictures and I found tons of ones taken of them, they made me laugh. Mom and Dad taught me that you've got to look for the little things in life, or it could be overwhelming, right?! Right. And yes, I am not sure why I am still on line, but I can't complain.

Bob

Bob is the name of the cat that our landlord has had for years. Matt calls him or her Bob, because at some point it lost part of it's tail, so it looks like a 'bob'ed tail. Ok, so this cat has never been an indoor cat (we have been told that) but it seems to think it belongs in our house. The last couple of days it has come to the front doors (french doors with windows) and not just meowed crazily for litterly hours, but it also scratches like a dog on the doors. When the curtains are on the windows, it actually looks under the curtains to meow right at our faces. It is crazy...I should have thought to take a picture since it has been outside the door for two whole days.

Foggy Morning

This morning it is in the low 30's and Foggy. We usually do not get fog, but it snowed down to 4000 feet last night. The wet weather and snow made it foggy. It is kind of cool loooking peering through the trees.

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Internet Providers

I have decided that I need to change Internet Providers due to the cost. I have had Broadband for almost 4 years now. It will be interesting to see how I weather with 'Dial-Up' after all this time. There might be a few days between providers, so I might not be able to post, but I will catch up when it is resolved. Hopefully, that is a speedy task ?!

Beautiful Scenery

I was out and about today so I took some pictures of the local color. Just when I think it is coming to an end, there is still more color. No matter how many times I see these colors, my eyes are still consumed with their beauty!

The Road To Our House

They Hydroseeded he Road that leads to our house. I am guessing that means that they are not going to finish widening it until after Winter. I think that is probably a good deduction.

Happy Birthday To Heather

Heather is celebrating her 23rd Birthday today. She and Cody are in San Francisco for a couple of days, taking in the sites and enjoying a few days off to celebrate. We love you Heather. 23 years old, holy moly, am I getting older...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Rain on Sunday

Sunday we woke to rain, it fell all day long. Leaves fell off the trees. Matt had his first Burn Pile in almost 8 years. We watched movies and the rain all day. It sure is making our lawn grow.

Saturday Night

Saturday we went over to our friend Tom Menigs for a BBQ. Lots of friends were there, really good food, and lots of great music. It took us 10 minutes to get home, wow...We love being so close to our friends and most of our family.

More At Home

We have been here now for almost 2 months and we are finally starting to realize that it IS real. We so enjoy nature, and you can see it everyday here. This is our backyard and the side of our house. As you can see we have huge vining roses all throughout this side of the house. After enjoying the scenery Matt grilled us some steaks for dinner. We might have a bite on the property, so keep your prayers coming.

Picking Flowers

We went for a walk in our neighborhood this evening, and I know, but I could not resist...and I know some of you do love them. Then Matt picked flowers for me from our back yard.

Background Change

When I saw Crystal had changed her Blog Background, tried to do the same...I figured 'matsu's world' put a world, right? She is obviously waaaay more advanced than me, but I hope you enjoy the changes.

The Polls on Voting Day

Matt and I found our voting poll very easily, it was 1 mile up the highway at the Bethel Church. It was so easy.Not to be said for some Counties. Later that night we were watching the results and heard the funniest thing: 'BREAKING NEWS: JUST OUT - GEORGETOWN VOTING POLLS ARE HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS, THE POWER IS ALL OUT AND THE ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES ARE NOT WORKING, AND THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH PAPER BALLOTS"! Crazy, right? They called in all the Generators from the locals they could so that they could finish voting. Sure am glad we are not moving there...We are going to sell that property, we definately were not meant to live there. Oh well, a lot of good has come from the purchase of that property. We were meant to be back in this area.

So Many Colors

I know you are probably sick of seeing Fall Colors, but I could not resist this one! So many different colors in one parking lot.

A Girl's Get Together

Monday I drove over to Heathers and picked her up to go to Crystal's. We had a nice lunch and a great visit, all three of us. Then I took Heather home and went back and spent the night at Crystal's. I so enjoy being able to see the girls whenever I want to, and of course my Angel Baby. He is so smart it amazes me each week how he is changing. It is so great to actually be able to watch and see the subtle changes.

Connor's Drivin'

Here is a quick clip of Connor Drivin with the Steering Wheel his GG's sent him. He was a little shy, but as you can see he loves loves loves it!