Friday favorites
What a wonderful week this has been for me. I hope yours has been happy too.
We started out by driving to Hawkes Landing in the rain. Normally, I’d want some sunshine for our weekend, but it’s been so dry lately, the rain was a welcome relief–and the clouds made for a beautiful drive.
Every time we pull up to the driveway of Hawkes Landing, a sense of peace descends on me. I hope I never lose that.
And the cooler weather meant we got to have a fire.
More pumpkin goodness. (I don’t restrict my pumpkin love to sweets.)
We came home to another two-birthday-party Sunday, starting with 10-year-old Wren. Double-digits–watch out Mom and Dad!
From there to Mom’s party. She’s not as happy about her digits (two years away from 80, as she reminds us), but she looks happy here!
And she still has enough breath to blow out her candle in one try! (Although it looks like at least one grandson was ready to help, if necessary.)
After all the sweet treats, this healthy oatmeal from Starbucks tasted divine.
And then, because you can never have too much birthday celebrating, we took Wren shopping at Toys R Us, followed by dinner at IHOP. She invited her cousin Tessa to join us. (The rules of the game are one “nice” smile and one goofy pic.)
Your turn
Well, that’s it for me. What were the highlights of your week?
Whhyyy do you have to remind me that Saira is in the double digits?! 😉
I know. It’s scary. Exciting. Sad. Name an emotion, it probably fits.
Oooh! I love all of this!
Kevin and I (+Elsie) were up in the canyons looking at the changing leaves a couple of weeks ago and talking about how we should drop in on you guys at Hawkes Landing sometime. All of your pictures are always just beautiful!
And I love all the birthday fun!
We’ll be there all weekend (and possibly next). We would seriously love it if you did come by. Just call first, and we’ll provide directions. Love you!
Ok! That sounds fun! I’ll talk to Kevin about it and give you a call.
Love you!
I absolutely love these pictures of Mom. They perfectly capture her playful spirit. Xoxo
The one with the owl welcome sign makes me smile every time I look at it. We’re pretty lucky to have her as our mother!
Your week sounded so fun. We’ve roasted pumpkin seeds out of our pumpkins at Halloween, but it’s so much mess and work! I think buying them is a great idea.
And they’re already shelled! XOXO
Sounds like you had a great week (even though I am still a week behind in reading!). Having taken a jillion photos of the students at Amara’s school we had that same photo rule! I found if I told the kids I needed one good photo and then we would do one goofy photo they were so much more cooperative!
It makes life much easier — and once in a while, the goofy photo is a keeper! I love that with digital photography, we don’t have to be selective in taking the photos. I’m dating myself, but I remember thinking I only have one shot left, I better make it count.