How blessed am I

My son has been home since Saturday. Drove all night Friday, stopped to snooze for a couple hours, and the doorbell rang at 5:30 am. I was obviously sleeping lightly waiting for my boy.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

 I opened the door, smiled, backed up so Derek and his bags could come in, then moved in for a hug. All I want for Christmas is... HERE!

Jamie and Mr. Max were here too, waiting for Uncle Derek, so we went up and woke them - we let them "sleep in" til 5:45. As you can see, four months away did NOT mean Uncle Derek was forgotten :)

 Had a wonderful long weekend with my wonderful family, and now Jamie and Max have gone home to prepare for Daddy, who gets home from work on the 23rd. 

Oh boy, I'm full!

Everyone ate too much. Everyone took home leftovers. I am truly blessed.

Corrie, Mom, Jamie and Max

Grama's got alot of pumpkins!

Yeah, yeah, nice hat, thanks, can we go home now?

Happy Thanksgiving from the Pumpkin Patch

The pumpkins are here, the pumpkins are here!!! I do love Autumn. I love the colours of the changing leaves, the crunch of stepping on fallen leaves, and being able to decorate with all my pumpkins.

My house smells like turkey, it's absolutely wonderful. The table is set and I'm just waiting for my company. Jamie is bringing my adorable grandson and I can hardly wait to give Max a snuggle. Mom and my niece Corrie are coming as well. I have a lot to be thankful for.

Today is a bittersweet day, as it is six months since my Dad passed away. I miss his smile, and his advice, and even his moustache! I am truly thankful for the 50 years you were the number one man in my life. Love you "old man".