November 1
“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.”
~Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost
Captured a little yellow butterfly fluttering by
Neil bought this apple fritter from Ralph’s Donuts that was so enormous
they didn’t have a bag or a box that it would fit in
So they smashed it into this Styrofoam to-go box
The fritter wasn’t going without a fight and snapped the box
while trying to escape
Flying
November 5
November 9
Ella helped me sweep leaves off the back porch
Then she started collecting all the red leaves she could find
and filled several paper cups with them
They sat on the counter for about a week so I tossed them thinking she wouldn’t miss them
Never underestimate the memory power of a four year old
Next time she came over:
Granny, where are the cups of leaves I made?
Happy 46th Birthday, daughter Kelly!
Little turkey at her pre-school Thanksgiving feast
Ella with dad Kerry and mom Kelly
We all enjoyed the yummy food
Elijah and girlfriend Kiara at Ocha, our fave Thai food restaurant
Not sure if he even knew Ella had placed her unicorn on top of his head
Looks good, yes?
November 21
I love Chick-fil-A’s peppermint chip milkshake
Neil does not. He does like the cookies and cream.
November 24
Thanksgiving feast at the Kimbrough’s
So much awesome food as always
Ate too much. As always.
And always thankful for God’s awesome blessings big and small
After dinner walk around the block
Told everyone to jump. I even counted 1-2-3 jump!
I think it’s clear who follows directions. And who doesn’t.
Or could be that spirit-willing-but-flesh-weak thing
With arms outstretched I thank.
With heart beating gratefully I love.
With body in health I jump for joy.
With spirit full I live.
~Terri Guillemet
With heart beating gratefully I love.
With body in health I jump for joy.
With spirit full I live.
~Terri Guillemet
The young folks played Apples to Apples and other games
while the old folks vegged out in front of the TV
No pic of the old folks vegging
Use your imagination
November 25
Ella and Knox cracking each other up while waiting for Taco Bell supper
Shelby with mom Holly and dad Jerry at El Tapatio lunch after church
She was home for the turkey day holiday then back to school
to finish up classes and study for finals before Christmas break
“In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading their arms like dancers. They know it is time to be still.”
— Cynthia Rylant, In November
— Cynthia Rylant, In November
I guess it’s time to get rid of the pumpkin
Time to decorate the tree. With one less ornament.
Oops!
Ready or not
“There is October in every November and there is November in every December.
All seasons melted in each other’s life.” – Mehmet Murat Ildan
