I can't believe there are Christmas decorations in the stores already. That is part of what makes me sad each autumn, there is no time to enjoy each season or event except maybe summer. Summer is slow and lazy and fully enjoyed. Autumn also brings on the pressure of Thanksgiving and Christmas and all it entails. I think this Christmas we are going to Adam in Colorado. He is graduating from Pike's Peak with an Associate's degree. Thanksgiving, however, I am looking forward to because everyone is gathering here and there is lots of help and no pressure except in my own mind. Pam and George come the day before to help wrangle the turkeys, chop, eat, chop, assemble and drink, then we go out to dinner that night because we are sick of the food we messed with all day long. It is always fun.
Joe and Glenda are coming here Thursday for a few days and Joe and Andy are going to the OSU game. I've made a series of salads and soups for the visit and we will go to dinner one night, not sure which one. I look forward to the coffee cakes they usually bring. I hope for a raspberry coconut one again from North College Hill Bakery.
Alyssa is coming home November 10th with her future mother-in-law for the weekend and they, with friends and Beth, are bridal dress shopping. I will sit this one out. I think I can enjoy it all from home with pictures and details. I know she has several appointments in various bridal shops and there will be limited room. They will have a good time for sure.
Fall at Many Branches
