October Bright Spots

Well, this week has had some highs and lows.  The lows are pretty low which makes the highs even brighter.  Here are the bright spots:

Apple Butter which still reminds me of Dan, my cousin!!

Beautiful mittens made by my daughter for my birthday

New calendar pages & starter pack from the Franklin Covey Store, my favorite store in the world

a new purse for my birthday!

One of our favorite movies to watch.  My hubby purchased it for a few dollars because they don't have it in the rental store anymore.

This one has such a story to it.  Please excuse my messy island.  Note my beautiful candle plant holder!  Here's the explanation for it-the plant is getting wet underneath it so it's airing out.  Anyway, on the way to the store this morning, my little one, yet again, was talking about heaven.  "i want to take my blanket and doll and bucket and I am going to collect gems (from the walls of heaven) and gold (from the streets of gold) and I am going to make a picture from them and write on it Mighty God for Jesus and then I'm going to ask him for a frame. "  Well, I was pretty overwhelmed.  I said, "you could make him one this afternoon.  We will get out your paints. and then I will help you write Mighty God on it."  So here she is painting a picture for Jesus. 

Here it is.  Love it!  We then read the book "Heaven is for Real for Kids" by Todd Burpo on my kindle.  It is so great!



Here's my bday card & money (for a purse) from her.

An awesome book from Mom and a journal from my son

Enjoying a new book.   Love the library!

Go Tigers!  School asssignment for the littlest for Monday. It is a small youth but I think it's still going to be a bit large.  That's okay though.  It's worth it. 

a new cookbook from my dear friend

Friends!

Beautiful tree out front which now has no leaves.  I love fall.

I enjoyed a great visit with this dear friend.

For our 24th anniversary we went to the Traffic Jam & Snug Restuarant in Detroit.  It was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. 

A Sunday walk.

getting face paint for Awana.  She wanted to be a cat.