A Milestone Day

See Don.
See Don smile.
See Don retired!
Happy official Retirement Day to my DH!

Remembering Maple

My parents have had a big, old maple tree in their back yard whose shade we've all enjoyed in the summer and whose golden leaves we ahhhh about each fall. It has been splitting and decaying these past few years, threatening to cause damage to a fence and a pool, so on this past Monday the tree-trimmers came to take Miss Maple down. The day before they came, I was able to get these photos of Dad and Mom under their tree and hugging it.

One of their favorite poems is "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer, appropriate for the tree page 1. And the pic of my parents walking hand-in-hand back to their house on page 2 reminded me of Robert Browning's verse that includes "the best is yet to be ..."

The CTMH papers & Stickease are Magic Moments, and embellies are all CTMH--it's so fun to scrap when everything coordinates!

Give Thanks

Give thanks in all circumstances ... 1 Thessalonians 5:18

I'm thankful for the energizing afternoon nap I fit in today. Laundry and grocery shopping will just have to wait! This morning I could hardly function. (Could I be slowing down, wanting to hibernate with these recent chilly nights?) It's way past time to call my favorite chiropractor!

I declared rest time for myself, and I'm feeling much better. Sophie enjoyed napping on her bed too. DH cleaned the truck and mowed the grass. He'll sleep well tonight.

Here's the card I made for a workshop next week. I used the CTMH Enchanted paper, and embellished it with Autumn leaves, a button, and hemp. I hope the people like it!