Early November Faves

Well, here we are into November! The holiday season is fast approaching, as well as getting the house ready for the winter months, soon to be upon us.  I always find that November flies by.

Let's pause and reflect back on the week to find five blessings.  Susanne calls them "Faves" and you can join in on the fun of being grateful by clicking here to find her guidelines and link.

FIVE FAVES

• SHOPPING STARTED:  Last Saturday, we had a solid day of rain so I did housework, got caught up on bills, organized my desk, and started some online (there were already some sales!)Christmas shopping.  Then Sunday, after church and dinner, I had to run to one of the local malls, so while there, I discovered a gift I had been looking for, to give to my sister Hope and her husband. And it was on sale!  Score!!  So....I guess you can say I'm thankful for good sales, good finds, and that my shopping for the holidays is under way.

• PRAYER POWER:  praying for and with each other brings such peace. I had opportunity to do both this past week.  I prayed for a certain situation regarding our youngest daughter that will be shared in the future (can't yet because part of the prayer was that she'd come to a decision based on thought, wisdom and her own praying) and I needed prayer for something.  My husband holds me when I'm anxious about something and I so appreciate it. We both need to be more intentional in praying together more regularly and I'm purposing in my heart for that to happen.  I'm thankful to have a godly husband and friends I can pray for and with.

Look up to see God's Glory!

loved walking in the crunchy, crisp-scented leaves!

I like walking the roads in the local cemetery

• WONDERFUL WALK:  I took an absolutely wonderful walk after work on Tuesday.  I was home by 3:20 pm, changed my shoes and coat, added a hat and scarf and got out in the fresh air and sunshine. Instead of doing my usual power walk, I just did a brisk walk leaving the neighborhood to go the mile down the road to a local cemetery.  Once there, I walked the roads in the cemetery (there was only one other person there) and snapped a few mid-autumn pictures. The reds, oranges,yellows, and golds.... love the colors!   I just loved my time outside.  The leaves are pretty much at peak now and it's actually late for us.....in fact, not all the leaves from our backyard maples have fallen yet.  Usually by Halloween it's time to rake.  I'm thankful I had the time before cooking dinner to get a good 2 mile walk in.  There's nothing like the fresh air on a crisp October afternoon.

image courtesy of Forbes website

• SOX SCORE!  The Boston Red Sox, our family's beloved baseball team, won the World Series and yes Dave and I stayed up late Sunday night to watch it. It was fun.  I'm so thankful that in my daughters' life times, they've been able to see the Sox win the series 4 times.  In 2004, when they were just 5 and 11, we took them to the celebration parade in Boston.  We were there for two days. What fun it was along with about 3 million other fans. Haha...I'm thankful too that Dave's folks, who live in Plymouth County,  got to see another win. 

image courtesy of Targ*t

• COZY COMFORTER:  our old quilt that was handmade by Dave's mom back in 2001, has finally been put to rest.  It was becoming very tattered and ripped in a few spots so we retired it.  I went out and bought this set (shown above) for our bed during the colder months, and we love it!  No blanket is needed yet with this comforter plus our flannel sheets,  as the nights haven't been super cold or down in the 20s yet. Once it gets to be very low temps, I will add our fleece blanket but we might not need it as this comforter is so warm! I love the pinch pleated look because it's so different and it was less than $80 for the comforter and 2 shams.  I'm thankful I found one in the color we wanted and that was affordable.

That wraps up my faves for the week.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend doing some thing that helps you smile and relax.

I'm planning on meeting 2 friends from my high school days for lunch somewhere at the half way point between our homes. One friend I've only seen once in 40 years (at the reunion last month) and the other friend is one of my hiking partners.  Should be fun!