Days together are special!

I love feathering our nest for the different seasons!  

Checking all the time on Momma and her babies...they arrived Sunday afternoon while I was at the baby shower and Ted was on bunny watch.

The chicks are now in their teenage stage...their feathers are coming in...

The squirrels are busy in the oak tree and the dogs are not amused.

8 wiggly little bunnies...and I am always amazed that Momma doesn't have them covered up better!

Supper on the deck!

Setting the post for the gate...

I wanted something sweet.  Pumpkin dip on the pastry crisps was the perfect fall bite!

Slow mornings on the deck in the sun are just what we like!

Standing in line to vote early...the signs are great!

Date day...yes, please!

Real life requirements vs. mainstream media hype...it is a thing!

Lunch at Yoders!  So yummy!

Perfect time of the week to go to avoid the crowds!  The view was beautiful! 

 

A Special Afternoon to Celebrate...

the upcoming arrival of Teddy and Sloan's little girl.  She is due to arrive January 9th.  I was encouraged to make a sweater for Annie.

I found one of my books from childhood in my memory box.  I ironed the pages.

I drove over to the party after church on Sunday.  It was such a beautiful day here in east TN!

A fun theme for the farmlife loving Sloan....Locally Grown...with lots of flowers and fruits and veggies.

Such a sweet gathering of family and friends.

I was glad the party was outside!  I bought cute paper that reminded me of Sloan...but when I opened it at home...glitter covered the cute flower pattern!  Whoops!  

The cove where Teddy and Sloan got married almost a year ago!  The colors are beginning to brighten here in TN!

So many cute...little clothes!  

Sloan's little dress!

My girls!  I love being able to be close enough to join in the celebrations.

Grandpa and Grandma's gift...

Daddy's girl...

John Deere gear is a must...

Teddy stayed far away till muscle was needed to move in the stroller/carseat box...and then he was "outta there"!  "Baby showers are for girls!" Ha

Allie did a great job planning the shower.  Sloan's mom was a great hostess.

My drive home was filled with beautiful scenery and a  grateful heart!

Fall is my favorite!  Ted shared this week that he is enjoying fall too.  God has sent beautiful weather for our first full fall season in Tennessee.

 

It was time to shut it down!

We have been working to put up a fence around the backyard to keep the dogs safe.  We have also been monitoring the pool temp to be able to shut it down for the season.  We finally reached optimal water temp (60-65 degrees) for closing it down.  While Ted set posts, I monitored water drainage.  I had already shocked the water and got all the leaves scooped out.

The pool water has stayed crystal clear all season!  Key...keeping things vacuumed and skimmed.

Draining the water out of the ladder.

Blowing up the pillows to float under the cover.

I took a break to walk up to the garden and found a few peppers and a tomato and still LOTS of zinnias!

I have been drying out flower buds.

I have a collection of zinnia seeds and now gathering marigolds.

We have some more water to drain before I add the final chemical...but the cover is on!

Teddy and Sloan came on Saturday afternoon to measure for the new HVAC system.  Good thing we know a great guy who does great work!  Come see us!?  We will take you to our favorite Mexican restaurant! 

Full moon rising...and beautiful sunsets...

and gorgeous mornings!