Someone had a birthday

I was surprised to get these....from my older daughter.  Believe me this photo does not do them justice.  The roses are more a peachy-pink color.  All the colors have a fall feel to them...they came Friday which was one reason they were such a surprise. (By the way,  both photos need to be clicked on to enjoy more.)  Anyway, they are gorgeous. 

 Then Sarah had us over Saturday and cooked dinner for us...she fixed this yummy dish called Melt in Your Mouth Chicken...and it did.  I am pretty sure this is the recipe she used...only she used chicken thighs.  Plus she got me a puzzle...and a big sack of sunflower seeds.

And I got to see Tootie.  You would never guess she had been sick if you could see the sparkle in her eyes.  She is still coughing but it does not slow her down.  Sarah said she had to wear this pink dress for us.  As usual, it is fun to wake up over there to her smiling face looking into mine.  I will wake up and there she is right at my side, sometimes her elbows resting on the bed, and she will say 'Mamaw, its time to get up now!'

Do you realize how long it had been since I had seen the fog rising to meet the day from my mountains???

I thought this song said it all....it first came out about the time I left Tennessee....so long ago.  I did not have plans to leave but would hear and the tears would just roll.  Be sure to watch all the way through for some beautiful scenery!

My girl....

Wouldn't you know it?  Lorelei was all set to go trick or treating...has had her outfit for a while.  She goes home Sunday, and comes down with a cold.  I think she has hardly slept the past two nights.  When Sarah called me this evening, Lorelei had stayed on the couch all day.  And her little cousin just does not know what to think.  He keeps bringing her toys, wanting her to play.

Lorelei's daddy came up with the idea of putting candy in each room and having Lorelei go from room to room in their house to find it.  Instead, she wanted to wait and open the door and give it out.  Sarah sent me this picture of her as she waits for children to come.
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Another cold day here...with bitter cold wind.  We hooked the trailer to the truck, loaded up, and took the stuff to the auction house.  She said it may be the first of December before it is sold.  I told her that was fine...it is out of my house and out of the way.  So, will be waiting a while before we see what surprises there will be on what sells for how much.