~arrival of Autumn

~said the owl to the scarecrow,

"there is no doubt,

 be careful with whooooom you hang out!"

 -J. Brown

~~~

loving this time of year

cooler temps ~ the vibrant colors ~ comforts of home

Welcome

Mr. Rooster rests on the bar and seen promptly

when entering the back door.

~back door guests are the best

this grouping on the kitchen cabinet

is convenient for serving from the bar

whether buffet style or dessert

~ the entry and entertainment center groupings

have been shared on a earlier post

hope you don't mind me sharing them again

~love the pencil texture I have added on this one

my mother-in-law painted the lovely card

with the sunflower and I framed it

~the picture below is just a "snip-it"

 of what I must accomplish

this next week

Linking to the following:

 

~Nestled together

The combining of wildlife with fall decor

 makes a beautiful combination.

I positioned the pheasants on top of a crystal cake stand

 and added the fall stems along with the pumpkins & gourds

to create a great nesting spot.

This grouping sits on top of the TV Cabinet.

The ceramic columns add the height needed

and can be used in many different groupings

and seasons.

 

(having fun by adding a burlap texture to this photo)

You may delay, but time will not.

  ~Benjamin Franklin

Joining the others at

 Tabletop Tuesday.

   

~thursday & friday nights

Thursday nights our football team
 (The Warriors - the white jerseys)
 are treated to a

home cooked sit down meal

before the game on Friday.

Last night we took our turn in helping
 prepare the meal. We prepared enough for 70+
  The menu consisted of soups, chili, and gumbo.

Guess who cooked the gumbo?

I posted the recipe last October.
 Click here if you would like the recipe.

It was a hit!!!

That's our boy!

His mama thinks he goes up against

the ones, way to big for him.

The boys are makings great memories

on Thursday & Friday nights.

Not only memories being made 

but, the guys are hearing

 important principles on Thursday nights.

They are finding they have some great role models

whom they can come to anytime &

someone who cares about them....

Last night was special,
 not only for getting to help
plan & prepare the meal,
 but Nathan was able to share with them.

He asked the boys to help him with the
 object of the game
and then he related those things
to the game of life.

Choosing the right team
&
Giving your all

Friday nights spent in the stands!

Cheering them on to victory.
 The team's fans are die-hard supporters.
Home or Away
~~~
We are 3-0 in our division.

GO WARRIORS!!!

~fall in the foyer

the reflecting colors seen as the light penetrates the bowl

reminds me of stained glass windows

~~~

ran some errands yesterday in town

and visited with a sweet friend

in her gift shop & purchased

this beautiful bowl and easel

the foyer table was the most suitable place

for the light to reflect all the colors

I do believe this new purchase may be

used year round.

fall leaves, caladium leaves,

and I do believe I see some holly leaves....

bringing the beauty of fall into our home

O O O

“How beautifully leaves grow old.

 How full of light and color are their last days.”

John Burroughs

weekends are for growing friends...

hearts are meshed into one

those you are comfortable with

 even in long pauses of conversation

intently listening

one who feels "heard" seeks out

 his friendly listener again

and counts him a great friend

relational from inside to out

Interpersonal relationships neglected

leaves us to fall apart

too busy -  doing good things

to build relationships

brings emptiness

A life of fullness



~sharing our heart and home with others

building relationships with friends and family.

~~~

Two are better than one; because they have

a good reward for their labour. 

For if they fall, the one will lift up  his fellow.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 KJV

sharing weekends,

Karen

p.s. Thank you all for your encouraging comments and e-mails

the past few days. The home-going service for my dear friend

was special and the abundance of flowers were beautiful.