Enchanted Rock

After a whole day in Fredricksburg, we squeezed in one last hike. Some of the shots acquired made it all worth it.

Fredricksburg

We enjoyed touring the shops and park of the little German town.  Josh and Kim were awesome hosts of the fair city.

Lost Maples

We enjoyed hiking throught he Lost Maples Park to see the best fall leaves in Texas.  We had so much fun at Thanksgiving the whole crowd came with us.

Baby Quilt for Kim

My sister-in-law Laura agreed to help put a baby quilt together for my friend Kim.  I wanted Laura to get the reward of watching Kim opening her handiwork since she did all the hard labor.  The quilt turned out absolutely beautiful.  Thanks, Laura!

Let Us Give Thanks!

Oh Christmas Tree

 Our tree came together in stages.  First was the fanning of branches and covering the nakedness with a skirt.

 Then there was the star that deserves it's own moment in the spotlight.

 Then there was a twinkling from 400 little lights above gifts from Laura and Dan.

 Then an explosion of decor from past and present.

 Some pink ornaments found there way here this year in memory of my sister Sarah.  She sure loved everything pink.

Then there were some angels that my sister Beckie and I made last year that finally got to experience what it's like to be on a Christmas tree.  Stu and I go away every year and have never had a Christams tree.  This year will be our first.  We bought other ornaments from Hobby Lobby and added ones my mom sent home with me that I made as a little girl.  We are anxiously anticipating Stu's family's arrival for Christmas to share our tree.

Super Saturday

So Super Saturday was amazing.  We made cookie mix in a jar, joy blocks, and homemade soaps.  I really appreciated being able to see other members of relief society since I'm usually in primary all the time. Thanks to Tricia for organizing such wonderful activities!

Thoughts For Thanksgiving

These eyes have seen so many things
Past and present blend for me
Some things repeat and some are new
These memories are of me

The times I've laughed or when I've cried
The bliss of youth has passed me by
I stand so changed with what I see
Gifts of love and time spent on me

When all Thanksgiving brings back time
I see each year that has gone by
Some were hard and cold as stone
Others soft and filled with Autumn glow

The gift of thanks is shared by all
This one time each year, we remember all
We look to those who've touched our hearts
To share a smile, giving our parts

But when we lose what's greatly cherished
We find new meaning to these gifts
The gift of time we spend together
We find Thanksgiving despite the weather

Thanksgiving does not belong to a time of year
It is ever present with what we hold dear
The gift of touch when they are here
How we long to feel them all the year

Cherish all the time you have
Let Thanksgiving be full and glad
Do not waste time to fill with quarrel
Forbid any to be lonely or sad
Give thanks with every ounce you have