FALL REVIEW AND THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF CHRISTMAS

I thought while we had a bit of breathing room,

I would do a little recap of the last days of November 2017.

December is a day away and our holiday season begins!

I will say we enjoyed yet another beautiful fall season....

a few parties and wonderful autumn gatherings filled 

with family, friends, delicious foods and lots of laughter!

The great state of Texas once again

gave us many mild, sunny days to enjoy!

We enjoyed a marvelous day down in

Klyde Warren Park, people watching

and having lunch from one of the many food trucks!

We love spending an afternoon here just relaxing and

watching children and dogs romp around......

Our sweet daughter-in law, Cat,

celebrated another birthday.....

And.....son #2, created a romantic

poolside dinner for two.....

"the boys" were in attendance also....!!!!

I just happened to make note

that the leaves were quickly disappearing.....

Our weather has been so mild this fall,

that our pear tree just now revealed her autumn leaves....

Slowly, slowly Christmas is appearing here and there.....

I am in no hurry and actually,

we still are packing our bins for the pumpkins.....

The Christmas mugs are out and ready

for coffee, tea and hot cocoa.....

Son #1 bought me this darling Hot Chocolate mix

at Whole Foods last week......

how sweet is that???

I just love this kid!

In my opinion this is the best cocoa for the Keurig!

Don't you just love Christmas mugs....

Mother always had a Santa mug for each of us

when we were little children....it was the magic of the holiday

and excitement that it was time for Santa Claus....

I love this time of day...early evening

when the sky turns dark blue and the lights

are glowing warm within our homes......

I love seeing the colored lights from the neighbors....

this is such a gift and just makes me happy!

I did want to give you a little update on

Miss M and family over in Atlanta.....

They celebrated Thanksgiving at a gorgeous cabin

up in the Georgia mountains.....

a beautiful setting of fall and the harvest...

I think the fried turkey must have tasted marvelous up there!

I think their photos from the autumn photography session

turned out beautifully....love this family...

my daughter is as sweet inside as she is beautiful outside!

It's been too long between visits.....

And.....Piper Rose......

a snuggle bug with her Mom....

I can't wait to see her again!

So lovies....that's what's going on in our world.....

I am looking forward to seeing your Christmas decorations

and what your plans are for the holidays.....

Live well and be happy!