A Slow Move Toward Autumn....

It's been unseasonably warm in my neck of the woods until this week. Temperatures have finally dropped to "chilly" mornings and "breezy" days. So, the weather combined with the way time generally flies, I've been hesitant to officially declare Autumn. I can not believe the way 2008 has flown by with such lightning speed! Of course, I'm not the one that declares Autumn, but I've just been in denial. Fall Break allowed me to catch up on some things and in general, realize that yes...it is Autumn. Once I pushed over that hump, I could enjoy it more fully. :~)

We had to paint those pumpkins, ya know. And what could be better to follow up pumpkin painting than with oooey, goooey caramel apples? Homemade. I felt the need to say that. I guess it was the unwrapping of the delectable caramels that made me want to declare "homemade." That can take a while.

I've officially packed up the summer clothes and they are ready for the attic. The fall/winter items are now residing in the drawers and closets. My fingers are chilly and coffee sounds good. But it's supper time. So, maybe I'll make breakfast.

Oh, oh, oh....Katie and Mark leave tonight for Louisville and then they will be Ethiopia bound this weekend, Lord willing to meet their wee Judson Sunday or Monday....I stopped by to say my goodbyes and jump up and down with her one last time. I do believe we'll be having special prayer for them tonight and then I won't see her again until she's packing baby Judson through the airport gate. Praise the LORD! The whole hustle and bustle at her house...suitcases, some packed, some not, chaos....I just loved it! How exciting. They've waited longer than anyone I know to finally complete this adoption. God is so amazing. Join me in praying for them while they begin the final leg of this journey!

Blessings,