Hello November.

We said goodbye to October among friends. All in costume, we dined at a local restaurant and then braved the haunted house brought to us by our city police. A fund raiser for their benevolence fund, we stood in line way too long for only a few thrills. Not scary, but we got startled several times that made it fun

Costumes in our comfort zone, we dressed as referees. Complete with whistles and yellow flags. 

Thursday I ran from event, to event, to event. Bible study was followed by a senior lunch at the YMCA. From there I ran to a garden club meeting. 

Once that day was over I relaxed. 

Macho and I drove to the Coast on Friday to attend Beach Boy's football game and visit with his family. The bonus was that I also got to visit with Mom each day I was there. 

Macho and Peyton at Friday's football game. Unfortunately our team did not win. End of the season.

Sunday Millie got ready or church. Her mom fixed her hair in a bun. It was very chic.

I think she was even more excited about the tights she was wearing. 

On our way home we got to visit with Out-of-Town Son and his family. We need to visit more because I fear Cecilia is shy around us. The good news is that I can now tell everybody that a baby girl will be added to this family next year. She is due April 1. No fooling.

November has brought a change in time. Several changes in weather. And changes in scenery. I absolutely love driving through my state in the fall. The weekend trip to the coast and back was adorned with every shade of fall color you can imagine. A feast for the eyes. On arriving back home we found our driveway carpeted with maple leaves. Maybe tomorrow I can gather them for composting. After I shop for some groceries. Dressing will be constructed this very week. I hope. Feasts are being planned. Gatherings are in the works. 

Today I heard that my grandchildren are starting to tell "Nanny" stories. And. That makes me laugh. My stories are cautionary tales. 

Go outside. Enjoy the colors.

Shalom.