Saturday, November 01, 2014

november


We did it...... November  1st and we are just lighting the big furnace that will keep us warm all winter. We have had some pretty cool days and evening, but the little stove inside has taken care of that. This is the "latest" that we have fired off the big furnace, and I feel like we're ahead in the wood department already. Course, a long cold winter will take care of that!!!!
Ed says he always enjoys lighting the furnace and it's "fun" the first few months. By February though, it becomes "work" and then we are ready for spring to arrive once again. I love how full the wood shed is right now... I still need a couple more loads from Rick, but things are looking good. (including that little pile of "junk" wood next to the furnace)....
A few days ago, we celebrated Abbie's birthday. Her real day was a couple weeks ago, but timing wise, to get the family all together... took some time. She didn't mind... she had cake and presents on her "real" day.. and got to do it all again with everyone. I can't believe that she is truly five years old....
She was all decked out in her "Mad Hatter's tea party dress" and ready to celebrate......
Sadie and Jesse's little house look so cute with all the decorations, and it was certainly filled with people. 
I think I need to brush up on "what the fad" is now. (especially with Christmas coming).. from what I understand all the Disney characters now have their own children... example Madeline Hatter is the Mad Hatter's daughter.. Apple White is Snow White's daughter and it goes on from there. This doll is one of the "daughters" and a little girl seems thrilled to have gotten her......
The cousins don't get together that often, but we do it as much as we can!!!! 
For me, November always feels like the "grey" month. The days are short and shorter each day.... The leaves have pretty much gone by and it's very quiet. The holidays are on the way, so they bring they own excitement and color... but it times to settle in... maybe catch your breath... and enjoy....
I've let the horses have the pasture much later this year. I like seeing them in the "front yard" and I can't watch them like this when we have them in winter quarters. There isn't much of the grass yet, frost has pretty much taken it all out, but it's fun to watch them poke about. 
Reagan is changing all the time, and he's all boy. I had a visit just a few days back, a beautiful day to be outside, and look who's getting braver and more daring. Kass has her hands full (a good full).... for sure....












Tractors!!!! Tea parties on one side, tractors on the other side... I am very very blessed.....

Happy November!!!!