Out and About

I'm looking forward to the fall weather returning. Today was a last ditch effort by summer to leave its impression. I'm not going to miss it.

My hubby, G and I went out soon after he got home from work this morning. We hit a few yard sales on the way into town to run errands. One of my favorite finds was a little table and chairs for G. While she has a ways to grow before she can fully enjoy it, we'll surely have a blast with some of our friends' children. My hubby found an old school Tonka truck like the one we both grew up with. I also found a couple of cookbooks and books for G. There were so many yard sales today that there was no way we could hit them all and still get our errands done before heading home in time for C to get into the woods. Yes ladies, the time of year has arrived when many of us will once again become Hunting Season widows.

I've had a few VT onesies for G and she is finally able to fit into them. However, I didn't want to put yet another daisy on her headband...so, a mom does what she must. I purchased some ribbon and put together my first hair bow (without instructions)! Take that Pinterest! I'm looking forward to making more as I look through some more styles and possibly some diy instructions.

Tomorrow should be an equally enjoyable day. We have church and then we're meeting friends for lunch (and I'll be picking up my bridesmaid dress for my cousin's November wedding). We'll end our time in town by stopping by the house of one of our favorite couples to see their newest addition. We can't wait to snuggle their new little boy and get in some play time with his 17 month old sister.

Before tomorrow gets here, I need to get down my "gifts" for the day. Today's challenge is to list 3 Gifts Returned...this was difficult. I'm not certain what this is supposed to mean but here is what came to mind...

-Hunting Season: Hunting season is such a blessed time for our family. While I miss my husband in the evenings that he makes his way into the woods, I can always count on him to do what he can to provide our family with bountiful blessings. We save a large amount of money by processing and then freezing his kill. Many people are repulsed by the fact that we do such things, but my grocery bill speaks for itself. I cringe when I have to buy beef. Last year was a less than desirable year for filling our freezer. Normally we have enough meat by the end of hunting season to last until the next one. This year we ran out in early summer, and we don't even eat a ton of red meat. I see this time of year, every year as it returns, as yet another blessing for our family.

-Answered Prayers: All around us, prayers are being answered. I was reminded of that truth as I read an email from some of our close friends. They have been praying for God to open the doors for them to adopt overseas. Their request was answered very quickly as far as the world of adoption is concerned, and they will be leaving in just a couple of days to head to China. They will return towards the end of the month with their new son. This is just one returned answer filled with blessing.

-Former Students: Every afternoon when buses are called, I have a few former students that faithfully stop by my room. They always have funny stories to share, hugs, and lots of love. They are such little blessings.