Thankful

I am so thankful, for friends and family who have been there for me through some tough days...


Grateful for a table set with love, the chairs soon to be filled by people I love...


Favorite sin in law and Madeline


Fin and Mil


Baby Ju and Harmy


Favorite son in law and Steve


My sisters....


Annie, Harmy and Lucy


Family!


Maggie and Carter


Jean and Lucy


Fin and Hen



Thankful for a delicious meal and the Thanksgiving blessing Steve prepared...along with the gourds grown by Jake and Mad.


And just so in love with this oh so typical photo of my sisters....if a picture paints a thousand words...I love it,


Family gathered in my living room


A favorite new Christmas decoration


So, I didn't get to take a nap in Maggie and Adam's new bed...but I did score their old bed!! So, if I ever did nap, I would gladly nap at home now. And, I hope they keep shopping for new furniture...it helps fill my house! I know, shameless!!!


I am grateful for happy children....Jon and Cole in DC in, um, their, lovely sweaters...


Greg, Dan, Cole and Laura preparing their friendsgiving meal. So glad they were reunited..and grateful to Laura, because I stole the photos from her.


Cole prepared the above...venison, quail and duck. Ok. Proud of him. I'll stick to turkey, thank you very much. And FYI, Cole, my kitchen does not accept game...just turkey, ok??


I love the start of the season in my hometown...


We went to see the Santa parade...downtown looked magical


And these two looked comical!
And one more thing that I am extremely grateful and thankful for....


Work finally started today on my new driveway and garage...Yay!!! But, have you ever seen anyone dig a trench with an axe? New to me....

I am grateful for the upcoming Holiday season and the effect it has on those I love..happiness and anticipation radiates. I remain, grateful!

Location:Finley Street, Jacksonville,United States

Happy Thanksgiving!

It was hair day in Boston, and while there, my friend Penny took photos of the pretty urns she saw, knowing how much I love them!


My urns...pre-Christmas decorating...just you wait!! I swear, you I'll be impressed...


Annie's friend Sophie made these turkey cupcakes for school. This girl has skill!


Sue and I ran into CJ at dinner...and she loaned me her ozone machine...to get rid of the smoke smell in my cute house...yes, the previous inhabitant smoked...in the house! Rather amazing machine!





Sweet Annie turned 18.


A little help with the candles....


Adam, fresh from the post harvest job of plowing, with baby Tal.


Uncle Harmy with baby Tal. Oh yes, still baby obsessed around here. As well as extremely grateful.


A family favorite.....baked Gouda. Oh yes, we love it.


Gross, right? Jake knocked his head. Rather hard. He does not have a Rowe head...meaning HARD. I have been told my head could be used as a deadly weapon. What!??? But seriously, who has hair color that naturally beautiful in their twenties? No, not the bloody part, the blonde!!


Maggie and Adam have a gorgeous new bed. Makes me want to take a nap...doubt they would appreciate finding me there. Oh well, a girl can dream....


Have a great day!!

Location:Jacksonville

Progress

As I left for work one morning...I saw some rather fancy equipment being unloaded in the driveway...


My garage doors were open...


And in a matter of hours...the garage was gone. And it did not take much...it almost fell over....bye.


The view from above. Not only is the garage gone, but the driveway and sidewalk as well...now that is exciting! Finley and Henry thought it would be great to play there???I thought otherwise.


I now am the proud owner of a couch..a rescue couch that I had recovered. And I am already quite fond of it. In my cute little house, on a cute little street.


Harmy has a sweet new ride....


The Y had a bad week....yes, a lot of water...alot.


The day after....rather devastating...this pipe is the culprit. You can see how far it shot put of the wall....


Such a little pipe...for so much damage


Finley, dressed to impress...as always

Fall..again

It has been a gorgeous fall...





These leaves graced the steps of the library last week...





Yesterday on my walk





It's truly beautiful





And in DC...it is also beautiful!!





This is Cole's favorite tree on his street





He was feeling so full of fall that he made chili. My son. Made food. My son. Wow.





Try this chicken...trust me. It's good. It is Jamey's recipe.





Harmy and Finley hung my flag..."Amerin" according to Finley. House proud.





Annie hit South Beach to visit Avery. It was a great trip if this photo is any reflection!





Maggie worked on my adorable pillows for my new home. LOVE them!





See the trees in the Deal's new yard??? 6 years ago they were just starts in my yard on Finley Street.... Harmy transplanted them and nursed them... And the tree service moved them and just look at them now...amazing!! Now that is a fun memory!!





Jamey joined us for lunch in St. Louis for Madeline's birthday...





My adorable guest room....trust me, it is cute,





Angie fed baby Tal in my office post yoga...





I cleaned Maggie's pantry....I love to clean and organize. Yes. A sickness.





A tribute to all Veterans in downtown Jacksonville. A heartfelt thank you to them all for our freedom.

Location:Finley St,Jacksonville,United States