I can’t help feeling a bit like a member of the Von Trapp family when surrounded by scenery like this. More than once while out on some lofty alpine trail we’ve broken into song despite our amateur musical talents. Drinking in blessings like this just makes a person want to sing.
After a very surprising and substantial snow on Halloween night which hindered trick-or-treaters from fully flaunting their costumes, Indiana has experienced a bit of a warm spell in November. Although I’m partial to snowy white frozen winters in the mountains, there’s no denying that the Midwest has it’s charms particularly when dressed up in its’ autumn colors. Throughout the month we happily enjoyed crisp afternoon strolls like this one. I pray everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
In addition to wooing us with the dazzling Indiana summer greenery and wowing us with countless Colorado Rocky Mountain vistas, sometimes God simply sends us new friends in unexpected places. These pictures were snapped while out to brunch at a local winery. Four Corners Winery, farm turned winery and wedding venue, is home to a number of neighborly farmyard creatures while also serving delicious wine.
Summer has come and gone but I can still taste the sweet scent on the warm air from blushing summer evenings like this one. This year we were blessed to savor God’s beauty on many strolls through the neighborhood.
As I was scrolling through photos today I stumbled across this little guy a bit like when we stumbled across him while hiking near Colorado National Monument. Although he politely posed for photos we almost missed this master of disguise due to his natural camouflage. God in His infinite creativity even thought to bless the world with pleasant little froggy friends like this.
Don’t forget to bundle up under those Halloween costumes against the chilly October air. Even the hardiest ballerinas can get cold while venturing out for the annual treasure hunt.
My husband and I tried our hand at growing a few vegetables this summer and, though our cucumbers never fully matured (likely due to poor fertilization), we were blessed with an abundant and juicy harvest of cherry tomatoes. There’s nothing quite like homegrown vegetables and we’ve struggled to return to store bought produce as the season turns colder. We can’t wait until next year when we plan to go all in for a full veggie garden.
Even though the days are growing shorter and a chill has swept into town, bright reminders of sunny days still dot fields and flower beds, blessing the world with a last warm goodbye before winter.
Every summer we happily host a number of creatures, from rabbits to the neighborhood cardinal in our backyard. Last year we worried that we may have offended Mr. Frog by evicting him from one of my potted roses as summer wound down but frogs don’t seem to hold grudges as we’ve once again been blessed with their company all summer long.
All summer my roses have continued to bloom, blessing us with a fresh crimson bouquet every couple of weeks though I never cease to be amazed by them. Each and every velvet petal seems a unique and masterful work of art.
Blessed in the Midwest 