Friday Favorites

Hello, November!

I am doing an amazing job of neglecting this blog again, but in my defense, we have had a lot going on; Hugh had minor surgery to repair a hernia, so his recovery has been top of the list, and work at Not So New Job has been busy and more than a little stressful.

But I'm not here to bitch about stressful things; I'm here to talk about what makes me happy, and I have a pretty good list, including the fact that the herbs in my greenhouse are still going gangbusters! The heating system Hugh installed seems to be keeping a comfortable temperature, and my plants are thriving, so it is so nice to walk outside and cut fresh herbs for my recipes. I'm super excited to have them on hand for my holiday cooking.

Also making me happy this fall season are the candles I received from the subscription I signed up for in September. The latest candle arrived in the cutest mini loaf pan, which will be useful even after the candle is used. It also smells amazing, and the candle came with a simmering bag that smells exactly how I want my house to smell this time of year.

What made me happy and proud this month was the recognition Oscar and Emily received from the County Commissioners for all of Oscar's years of community service. They each received a small sculpture representing Oscar's service and Emily's support of the ties he has in service to others. It was a very touching ceremony and very well deserved.

And, of course it wouldn't be a Favorites post without mentioning my favorite of all! Goose is getting so big!

Shanti and the Man-Cub made the rounds with her on first Halloween, stopping to Trick-or-Treat at each of the grandparents and great grandparent's houses. She was the cutest little Beanie Baby ever.

I can't believe how much hair she still has; Shanti will be braiding it in no time. She's cooing and smiling, and thisclose to laughing out loud, which will surprise me not in the least, since her daddy was full-on belly laughing at six weeks. True story.

             

We are certainly enjoying her and I love watching Shanti and the Man-Cub with her; they are natural parents and so good with her.

That does it for today. I am really going to make more of an effort to post here more regularly; I swear. I just have to get my shit together, and it'll be fine.

Just fine.