I see I haven't posted in a month. I've been meaning to, but have just been too busy. I've been a little under the weather too. :( Our daughter-in-law and granddaughter came to visit a few weeks ago. Our son was in field training, so it was a perfect time for them to visit. We went to iHop and Kaylee thoroughly enjoyed the food. :)

She turned 2 years old in October and, while they were here, Kaylee got lots of birthday goodies.

I absolutely adore the fall. The colors this year were extraordinary. Just going for a ride is a lovely experience.

I took a trip to our local library a few weeks ago. I'm ashamed to say I haven't been there a long time. Came home with a stack of books. Finding the time to read them is tricky. I've already had to renew them. We can renew library books online now. Technology does have it's perks.

I do need to go to the library more. I have a tendency to buy books - and boy, do I have a lot of them! Books are expensive, so a trip to the library makes more sense. It is nice, however, to have your own little "library" at home. I wish my daughter was more into reading than she is. There are a ton of books around the house if she ever gets the notion. :) She loves music. We're always hearing her play her flute, piccolo, keyboard or her brother's trumpet. I'm okay with that. God created music for our enjoyment. I've no doubt it will be a major part of our existence in Heaven.

Last Sunday after church, we went for a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway here in Virginia. Sadly, we were about 2 weeks late from seeing the peak fall foliage, but nonetheless, it was still breathtakingly beautiful.

My pictures simply do not do these views justice.

Isn't it funny how dead leaves lying on the ground can be such a wonderful sight to behold?

Here is our daughter walking through the fallen leaves.

We even stopped at KFC on the way to the parkway so we could have a picnic. :) Loved it!

Perfect place for a picnic, no?

My lovely daughter standing in front of one of the glorious outlooks on the parkway.

Posing with daddy...

Encouragement for the day:

Proverbs 3:19-24 ~The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath He estalished the heavens.

By His knowledge, the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes, keep sound wisdom and discreation:

So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and they sleep shall be sweet.