Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Sleeping Under Blankets

Fall is definitely making an appearance around here.  Believe it or not I turned my heat on yesterday, it was 66 in the house and I was downright cold.  We have so many trees and the way my house is positioned it rarely gets any direct sunlight until all the leaves have dropped and the sun is low in the sky (aka winter).  So thus, it was quite chilly inside.  I even put an extra blanket on the bed today in prep for those cooler nights (and I do love sleeping under blankets, don't you??)

This afternoon I went into town to deliver some monies that folks had directly given to me for the Alzheimer's Walk on Sunday, gathered some more info about the walk, where and when to arrive etc. and after that I decided to take a walk.  As I walked out of the building I caught this beautiful view of  Sts. Peter & Paul Church.


We will begin the walk on Sunday near the football stadium at North Central College, but today the field was filled with.....


large college football players, practicing for their next game.

As I walked around I spotted definite signs that Fall is on it's way....the cone flowers are drooping.


The leaves are already changing colors....


Do you see the man on the bridge on the far left??  I walked up onto the bridge and saw him with binoculurs watching the young men practicing football.  I asked him if he was a spy for another team, he laughed and said that no, he was watching his son practice football.  He is such a proud father, couldn't stop talking about his sons and he told me that he makes time every day to come and watch his son practice....he doesn't think his son even knows he is there, but it just gives him such pleasure.  I remember the days when my son played baseball and how I so enjoyed watching him.  But as a Mother I was always worried he was going to be hit in the head with a baseball since he was a pitcher...don't we Mother's worry!!  Dads are proud, Mom's worry.


Then I stopped by the yogurt shop where you grab a cup and fill it with what ever flavor you want. I chose raspberry on the bottom, cheesecake in the middle and chocolate on top, then topped it off with a few fresh raspberries.  A definite yummy combination.

The kids are doing fine....Cinder keeps crawling under the fence (she is soooo tiny) but after she is on the other side, then she can't figure out how to get back.  Thank goodness she just stands there and whines until I open the gate for her to return.  I think she knows she has a great, new, loving home so she doesn't run off...gotta figure something out to prevent her from doing that.  The problem is I now have that vinyl fence and I can't hammer anything into it to keep her inside, like adding a piece of mesh wiring onto the bottom...!!  We'll figure it out.

Hope your day was grand...tomorrow evening my son is coming home.  Haven't seen him in almost 2 years....I am a happy camper Mom.

"We can live a life full and complete, thinking with our heads but living from our hearts."  ~  Helen Hunt, M.A.

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Until next time.....


22 comments:

  1. Wow1 What an amazing shot of the church and the sky. You are so lucky to be having some fall weather.

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  2. HI Deanne Yes i agree with Jeanne. Stunning and atmospheric shot. The other photos are great also.

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  3. your church spire shot gets a huge WOW, beautiful. The colder can't be all that bad if your photos are a testimony to the changes it brings ;-).

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  4. You are so right that Mom's worry, it is the job we do best. Love that coneflower shot. Have a wonderful time with your son.

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  5. It's been chilly here too, Deanna -- but I've been strong and haven't fired up the wood stove yet. Supposed to be near 90 here today == crazy weather!

    Love that church image -- have you been practicing with HDR? :)

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  6. Needless to say, I haven't turned on the heat, AC is still on. Sigh.... Love the coneflower image, they are like hydrangeas look just as pretty when they are fading. Beautiful conversion. Have a wonderful time with your son...2 years goodness. Enjoy

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  7. Yowzers! That is an amazing sky. A bit ominous too!

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  8. loved the steeple shot. and sweet story of the father watching his son practice. :) glad your 'kids' are getting along - little sneaky cinder! good luck keeping her in - maybe your son can help? :)

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  9. It was 36 here this morning!! BRR!! I am so excited for fall!

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  10. I so enjoy your little walks! I feel like I went right along with you and have a peaceful lovely moment in my day every time I read your blog! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful life and photos! I'm still smiling about your "splish splash photo for BPC everyday class too!

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  11. What a lovely day! The photo of the church is magnificent--well done!! We had a spot in the fence like that so we took some extra steel edging and hammered it into the ground in front of the fence boards. Hope you and your son have a wonderful visit!!

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  12. What a lovely day that was .... wish I could have tagged along!
    :-D

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  13. Enjoyed the story of your day, Deanna, and the sights you saw were awesome. We sleep with a down coverlet year-round. I like the bedroom really cool, so even in winter, we keep the heat low in there. I did put the fireplace in the Great Room on a couple days ago to take off the chill. Enjoy the visit with your son!

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  14. Wowza, love that first shot! For whatever reason, I try to avoid putting on the furnace for as long as I can. I guess I feel like once it's on I'm saying winter is almost here. Have a wonderful visit with your son!

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  15. so looking forward to sleeping with the window open. glad to hear cinder is making herself at home and that toby is getting used to it. and so,so happy that you're getting some time with your son. enjoy dear friend!

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  16. Touching Autumn walk and post. Pictures too.

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  17. We are "puppy" sitting while the kids are on their honeymoon. Libbi is NOT happy, to say the least. We are on day 4 and she is at least tolerating her in the same room, but growls anytime she comes close.
    We had a Cinder when we were first married - she was a black lab/border collie mixed. Loved that dog.
    So, your son is coming home & my youngest son is returning to Seattle. Miss him already!

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  18. How exciting to see your son! Long distance can be so hard - enjoy!

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  19. Its been real cold here in Idaho.. I am so used to it still being hot this time of year from living in the desert, so this is such a nice change for me.. I LOVE the fall. and Yes I LOVE to sleep with lots of blankets as well. Enjoy your visit with your son. I know you will..

    Hugs~

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  20. Lovely signs of autumn in your corner of the world, Deanna. :)
    That cone flower is a work of art!!
    Enjoy your visit with your son.

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  21. sounds like such a delightful day, and i bet you can not WAIT to see your son! two years, wow, that's like eternity! enjoy him to the utmost!

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  22. Oh I missed this on Tuesday, was with Sam getting his infusion....That church, wow! Love the football photo, and I laughed out loud when you said you asked him if he was a spy for the other team! haha I think it will be an eternity before I see a change of seasons so I will just enjoy it through you!

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