October has been a month of exciting deliveries, within just days of each other! You may have noticed I haven't posted as much recently, and that is because I've had so much going on. Baby Danika arrived on Sunday, October 6, and our new home arrived on Friday, October 11! It was so exciting to see it finally arrive. The home is beautiful in every way, and while there are things that need to be fixed and adjusted including sheetrock, trim, doors, etc., it has all been a delight to look forward to moving into the home!
The new home! Once we get moved in, the home we currently live in will be moved off the property, and a shop will be built under that roof.
The inside of the home, looking from the front door. I just love the light that we will have! This is the view of the living room, kitchen, and dining room. The home is in the process of being put together and it will be about a month or so before we can move in.
Guess who came to see us and tour our new home? Yes! We are so thrilled to be grandparents :)
We also enjoyed a weekend of camping. There is nothing as wonderful as food enjoyed around a campfire! Before we left, I made homemade sourdough biscuits, salsa, and strawberry jam. (All recipes are in my cookbook.)
We camped along this little mountain creek, and let it sing us to sleep every night :)
Fall colors filled my eyes and soul with their glory!
We hiked up to visit the creek's waterfall, what a beautiful sight to see!
The sound of rushing water always thrills my soul!
One morning as I walked, a herd of elk crossed the road before me. It is always exciting to see wildlife at any time of the year :)
The Northern Lights/Aurora have been amazing this year!
Then sings my soul, My God, how great Thou art!!
Sunshine streamed through a beautiful maple one afternoon. Glorious to see!
We visited Coeur d'Alene and I took this picture of the waterfall close to Tubbs Hill. With the Fall colors, it is just a stunning view!
This double rainbow adorned the skies one afternoon after a thunderstorm. What a beautiful sight it was!
God's artistic brush painting the skies each night for us!
As I've watched the amazing sunsets we've had, it reminded me of this video I created some time ago. I hope it will be a blessing to your heart to know that someday, Beyond the Sunset, the world's sorrows will be past, and we will rest and rejoice with the Lord. Troubles here on earth never seem to end, but our hope remains steadfast "Beyond the Sunset".
Dearest Marilyn, That no doubt was an exciting day to finally have your new home arrive on site! It will be a pleasure to see the finishing touches unfold, day by day and then move in. Hugs, Mariette
Oh Marilyn...you all have had two BEAUTIFUL deliveries. Congratulations on both!! So happy that your new home has arrived and I know you all are so excited. Can't wait to see it when you get moved in. Y'all selected a wonderful spot for camping..So much beauty all around.. each pictures is great
God is indeed blessing your family this year. I understand the excitement and love a new grandbaby brings to your heart. I can only imagine the excitement of seeing your new home come up the road. What we can see of it is beautiful. I can just imagine you cooking in your beautiful new kitchen. How fun camping in the mountains. I enjoy our camping trips here, and the prairie and hills here are beautiful in their own way, but nothing like my beloved northwest. I've been to that same area around Tubbs Hill and it is really gorgeous, especially with the fall colors. Thank you for sharing that with us. Blessings and hugs, Betsy
There is so much to love about this October!! So grateful for the blessings of the Lord! Tubby Hill and Priest Lake area are two amazing places to visit with the fall colors. We are hoping to move into.our home in about a month. Much love to you dear friend!!
I am so excited for you and the new granddaughter. What a pretty name! And you are beaming, Grammy!! Congrats on your new home. I like your other one though!! It's so pretty!! LOVE all of your camping photos and hiking pics. So beautiful. God's Handiwork is awesome to behold. Thanks, too for the wonderful video. God bless you!!
Thank you sweet friend! I am beaming, being a Gramma is just so special! The new home will be wonderful once we get moved in! Indeed, God's handiwork is incredible! Thank you for enjoying the video, I appreciate your faithful visit and support! Many blessings to you!
Oh, that precious little Danika!!! She will be such a bundle of joy for all of you, Marilyn. Your new home is absolutely lovely, and your photos are amazing as always. Blessings to you for sharing this beauty of God's grand creation with us!
Danika is such a precious bundle of joy, Martha! We are in the process of getting ready to move in, so lots of great things happening! Many blessings to you dear friend!
How wonderful your new home has arrived. And how precious is that little Danika. I didn't mention this last time, but that is one of the names I suggested to Jess when she had the baby, but Charlotte was the name she chose. Moms know best for their little ones. : ) I am always amazed to see the Elk in your area. I don't see them here, only the Deer. The waterfall photo is so pretty, and I love to hear the calming and soothing sound of the water. The rainbow is beautiful, and it's always a gift when we see one. Enjoy these last moments in October, Marilyn.
Oh how funny that was a name you had thought of! It is not a very common name! We love our little sweetheart, and having such a wonderful time with her. Grandbabies are so special! I am so thankful with all the beautiful scenes and wildlife that we get to enjoy here :) Blessings to you dear friend!
What exciting times you have had, Marilyn! I know the birth of your granddaughter tops all of them. However, your new home is beautiful and I look forward to seeing more in the coming months. How wonderful to go camping and enjoy God’s beauty. Oh how I loved my camping days. Enjoy your special October deliveries.
It has been such an incredible month for us, Kitty, and I'm so grateful! Oh we love to camp, Kitty, its so wonderful to be out in God's beautiful creation! Many blessings to you dear friend!
Beautiful Autumn pictures! Your new home looks so roomy. It will be nice to move in before the worst of winter. You and your husband look so happy with your new grandbaby. Blessings on your family 💖
Our new home will be lovely, we are really looking forward to moving in! Yes, we hope to be cozily moved in before winter! We are thankful for our granddaughter's safe arrival! Much love to you dear friend!
Marilyn, what fun to know that you will be moving in this Fall. All the ideas of decorating that must be going through your thoughts. And that sweet baby girl! Thank you for the beautiful photos as always. Be blessed and safe during the preparations. Lynn and Precious PS, I'm sure the fur babies will enjoy a new larger space with sun puddles.
Oh yes, I've been busy on Amazon and Pinterest, coming up with different ideas. It has been so fun. We are so in love with our precious granddaughter! Many blessings to you and Precious!
You certainly have had quite a bit of excitement all in such a short amount of time. I bet you can't wait to move into your new home, I love how open it is and like you said all the light you will have, that sure does look like a nice place to camp, I love the sound of the water too!
It has been a lot of excitement in a short period of time! Sometimes a bit overwhelming, to be honest, but I am counting my blessings daily! We are hoping to be moved in before Thanksgiving, but that remains unsure still. So grateful for the beautiful views that we get to enjoy here! Many blessings to you dear friend!
Yay! I'm so glad your home arrived!!! Hope all the details come together so that you can move in. :) That's such a sweet picture of you and your husband with baby Danika! Such gorgeous photos, Marilyn! Oh, how beautiful is Creator God!!! Thank you for the encouragement. I think we all are looking forward to that day "beyond the sunset". Many blessings, Valentine
Thank you sweet Valentine, we are overflowing with gratefulness to the Lord for all His many blessings! He cares so much for us! Yes, we look forward to the hope we have in heaven, the darker this world is, the more we yearn for Him! Blessings to you dear friend!
Congratulations on such a special time in your lives! Your new home is absolutely gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see more! And I can only imagine how much joy that precious baby is bringing into your lives!! May the Lord's blessings continue to fall on you, dear friend!
It has been such an incredible month, Cheryl. I have felt quite overwhelmed with gratitude to the Lord, and how He just orchestrates every detail! We hope to be moved in by Thanksgiving, but time will tell. I appreciate your prayers for us, and continue to keep you in my prayers too! Much love to you dear friend!
Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. I have several friends living in Idaho now (mostly from CA, some from OR). One of my besties is in Post Falls. Having grown up in Oregon, I grew to love the waterfalls and rivers and forests. Congratulations on your new grandgirl!
Thank you Willow for returning the visit! It's wonderful to get to know you better! Post Falls is very close to us, and a beautiful area. Thank you for the congratulations! We are enjoying her so much!
dear Marilyn by the grace of Lord your are receiving many blessings of the life now days ! may God continue to shower His grace upon you and family always amen!
your home looks amazing ,i just called hubby aloud to see it with me he smiled too .my heart felt enormous joy for you will be moving into such an elegant and cozy home soon ! may all go well about installation . you both look so happy with your grandbaby :))) i wish her and her mom best in life! thanks for breathtaking clicks you shared from your camping :) loved the glorious sunlight passing through dazzling maple tree wow ! loved the video so much health peace and love to you and loved ones
Hello, so many wonderful blessings. I am so happy and excited for you. I will be excited to see how you decorate your new home. :-) Will you be hosting Thanksgiving in your new home?
Beautiful blessings in one month. How special to be a grandma. Your new home looks lovely and roomy. Your photos are lovely Marilyn. I am so happy for you. P.S. I would make your photos larger so we can see the beauty of them. I use about 650 px on my blog.
Wow I can't believe you can see the northern lights in Idaho. I had no idea that was possible. Congratulations on the new house, I hope you are getting settled in now. I'm sending your cookbook to my wife, strawberry jam, biscuits, and salsa sound incredible. How much longer will the weather be good for camping?
What an incredible month, filled with so many big milestones! Congratulations on the arrival of Baby Danika and your new home! It must be so exciting to see everything come together, even with the finishing touches still in progress. Your camping weekend sounds perfect—there’s nothing quite like the serenity of the outdoors and homemade treats around the campfire. The elk sighting and the Northern Lights sound like magical moments too.
How is Saturday going? Read my new post. Thank you. https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/11/holiday-glam-budget-christmas-outfit-ideas.html
Your comments are blessings to me, and I appreciate each and every one, they are precious to me! I appreciate you taking the time to comment on my blog... this is what makes blogging worthwhile! Have a blessed day!
Please click here to visit my exciting NEW Website!
Author Profile
I am an avid hobby photographer living in North Idaho who shares her photography and inspirational writings on my blog
Through Love's Eyes
This inspirational book was written by me with photography of the four seasons of North Idaho. You can purchase my book here! I appreciate your support!
MTS YouTube Channel
Worship Medley with North Idaho Images
Follow By Email
Sign up with your email address to receive the latest updates straight in your inbox.
.jpg)
Dearest Marilyn,
ReplyDeleteThat no doubt was an exciting day to finally have your new home arrive on site!
It will be a pleasure to see the finishing touches unfold, day by day and then move in.
Hugs,
Mariette
Thank you Mariette! We are thrilled about October's blessings!!! Thank you for your kind words, and we too look forward to moving in soon!
Delete🤗
DeleteOh Marilyn...you all have had two BEAUTIFUL deliveries. Congratulations on both!! So happy that your new home has arrived and I know you all are so excited. Can't wait to see it when you get moved in. Y'all selected a wonderful spot for camping..So much beauty all around.. each pictures is great
ReplyDeleteOctober has been such a special month for us! Thank you for your kind words! It has truly been a month of thanksgiving! Blessings to you!
DeleteI am so happy for you! A grand-baby is such a blessing! Your new home looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet friend! We praise the Lord for His many blessings!!!
DeleteSo much to be thankful for! A new baby, a new home, a beautiful creation!
ReplyDeleteSo true Mari! This indeed is a month of thanksgiving!!!!
DeleteGod is indeed blessing your family this year. I understand the excitement and love a new grandbaby brings to your heart. I can only imagine the excitement of seeing your new home come up the road. What we can see of it is beautiful. I can just imagine you cooking in your beautiful new kitchen.
ReplyDeleteHow fun camping in the mountains. I enjoy our camping trips here, and the prairie and hills here are beautiful in their own way, but nothing like my beloved northwest. I've been to that same area around Tubbs Hill and it is really gorgeous, especially with the fall colors. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
There is so much to love about this October!! So grateful for the blessings of the Lord! Tubby Hill and Priest Lake area are two amazing places to visit with the fall colors. We are hoping to move into.our home in about a month. Much love to you dear friend!!
DeleteI am so excited for you and the new granddaughter. What a pretty name! And you are beaming, Grammy!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new home. I like your other one though!! It's so pretty!!
LOVE all of your camping photos and hiking pics. So beautiful. God's Handiwork is awesome to behold. Thanks, too for the wonderful video. God bless you!!
Thank you sweet friend! I am beaming, being a Gramma is just so special! The new home will be wonderful once we get moved in! Indeed, God's handiwork is incredible! Thank you for enjoying the video, I appreciate your faithful visit and support! Many blessings to you!
DeleteOh, that precious little Danika!!! She will be such a bundle of joy for all of you, Marilyn. Your new home is absolutely lovely, and your photos are amazing as always. Blessings to you for sharing this beauty of God's grand creation with us!
ReplyDeleteDanika is such a precious bundle of joy, Martha! We are in the process of getting ready to move in, so lots of great things happening! Many blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteHow wonderful your new home has arrived. And how precious is that little Danika. I didn't mention this last time, but that is one of the names I suggested to Jess when she had the baby, but Charlotte was the name she chose. Moms know best for their little ones. : ) I am always amazed to see the Elk in your area. I don't see them here, only the Deer. The waterfall photo is so pretty, and I love to hear the calming and soothing sound of the water. The rainbow is beautiful, and it's always a gift when we see one. Enjoy these last moments in October, Marilyn.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Oh how funny that was a name you had thought of! It is not a very common name! We love our little sweetheart, and having such a wonderful time with her. Grandbabies are so special! I am so thankful with all the beautiful scenes and wildlife that we get to enjoy here :) Blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteBoth special deliveries!
ReplyDeleteI am delighted for you!
Deanna Rabe
It has been a wonderful month of deliveries! I am grateful, thankful and blessed! Blessings to you Deanna!
DeleteWhat a wonderful month you’ve had! So many blessings! May they continue!
ReplyDeleteIt has been such a wonderful month, Marie! I am counting my blessings daily!
DeleteYour new home looks wonderful. Such a month filled with God's goodness...visible! Have fun watching and helping the home get to move in ready!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, it has been an incredible month and we are counting our blessings daily!
DeleteWhat exciting times you have had, Marilyn! I know the birth of your granddaughter tops all of them. However, your new home is beautiful and I look forward to seeing more in the coming months. How wonderful to go camping and enjoy God’s beauty. Oh how I loved my camping days. Enjoy your special October deliveries.
ReplyDeleteIt has been such an incredible month for us, Kitty, and I'm so grateful! Oh we love to camp, Kitty, its so wonderful to be out in God's beautiful creation! Many blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteBoth are very special deliveries :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy being a grandparent and enjoy your new home too,
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/
PS I did enjoy seeing all of your lovely photographs.
It's been such a blessing, Jan! I am so thankful every day for the Lord and His care through it all! Much love to you dear friend!
DeleteBeautiful Autumn pictures! Your new home looks so roomy. It will be nice to move in before the worst of winter.
ReplyDeleteYou and your husband look so happy with your new grandbaby. Blessings on your family 💖
Our new home will be lovely, we are really looking forward to moving in! Yes, we hope to be cozily moved in before winter! We are thankful for our granddaughter's safe arrival! Much love to you dear friend!
DeleteWhat a beautiful new home, smiles. I am so happy for you and the new grandbaby!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are thrilled, Linda! Thank you so much :)
DeleteMarilyn, what fun to know that you will be moving in this Fall. All the ideas of decorating that must be going through your thoughts. And that sweet baby girl! Thank you for the beautiful photos as always. Be blessed and safe during the preparations. Lynn and Precious PS, I'm sure the fur babies will enjoy a new larger space with sun puddles.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I've been busy on Amazon and Pinterest, coming up with different ideas. It has been so fun. We are so in love with our precious granddaughter! Many blessings to you and Precious!
DeleteI am so excited about your new home and new precious granddaughter. You've had a very blessed October sweet one. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteIt's been such an exciting october, Cindy, we are so grateful! Continuing to keep you in my prayers, dear friend!
DeleteYou certainly have had quite a bit of excitement all in such a short amount of time. I bet you can't wait to move into your new home, I love how open it is and like you said all the light you will have, that sure does look like a nice place to camp, I love the sound of the water too!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a lot of excitement in a short period of time! Sometimes a bit overwhelming, to be honest, but I am counting my blessings daily! We are hoping to be moved in before Thanksgiving, but that remains unsure still. So grateful for the beautiful views that we get to enjoy here! Many blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteYay! I'm so glad your home arrived!!! Hope all the details come together so that you can move in. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a sweet picture of you and your husband with baby Danika!
Such gorgeous photos, Marilyn! Oh, how beautiful is Creator God!!!
Thank you for the encouragement. I think we all are looking forward to that day "beyond the sunset".
Many blessings,
Valentine
Thank you sweet Valentine, we are overflowing with gratefulness to the Lord for all His many blessings! He cares so much for us! Yes, we look forward to the hope we have in heaven, the darker this world is, the more we yearn for Him! Blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteCongratulations on such a special time in your lives! Your new home is absolutely gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see more! And I can only imagine how much joy that precious baby is bringing into your lives!! May the Lord's blessings continue to fall on you, dear friend!
ReplyDeleteIt has been such an incredible month, Cheryl. I have felt quite overwhelmed with gratitude to the Lord, and how He just orchestrates every detail! We hope to be moved in by Thanksgiving, but time will tell. I appreciate your prayers for us, and continue to keep you in my prayers too! Much love to you dear friend!
DeleteThanks for visiting my blog and commenting. I have several friends living in Idaho now (mostly from CA, some from OR). One of my besties is in Post Falls. Having grown up in Oregon, I grew to love the waterfalls and rivers and forests.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new grandgirl!
Thank you Willow for returning the visit! It's wonderful to get to know you better! Post Falls is very close to us, and a beautiful area. Thank you for the congratulations! We are enjoying her so much!
DeleteSo excited for you and your new home! It looks beautiful! Love your beautiful nature pictures and it's wonderful to see wildlife!
ReplyDeletedear Marilyn by the grace of Lord your are receiving many blessings of the life now days !
ReplyDeletemay God continue to shower His grace upon you and family always amen!
your home looks amazing ,i just called hubby aloud to see it with me he smiled too .my heart felt enormous joy for you will be moving into such an elegant and cozy home soon !
may all go well about installation .
you both look so happy with your grandbaby :)))
i wish her and her mom best in life!
thanks for breathtaking clicks you shared from your camping :) loved the glorious sunlight passing through dazzling maple tree wow !
loved the video so much
health peace and love to you and loved ones
Hello, so many wonderful blessings. I am so happy and excited for you. I will be excited to see how you decorate your new home. :-)
ReplyDeleteWill you be hosting Thanksgiving in your new home?
We are looking forward to moving in to our new home soon! I love how they make such wise use of all available space!
ReplyDeleteOh Marilyn, what an exciting time of life with so many fresh starts and changes and things to look forward to!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blessings in one month. How special to be a grandma. Your new home looks lovely and roomy. Your photos are lovely Marilyn. I am so happy for you. P.S. I would make your photos larger so we can see the beauty of them. I use about 650 px on my blog.
ReplyDeleteWow I can't believe you can see the northern lights in Idaho. I had no idea that was possible. Congratulations on the new house, I hope you are getting settled in now. I'm sending your cookbook to my wife, strawberry jam, biscuits, and salsa sound incredible. How much longer will the weather be good for camping?
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible month, filled with so many big milestones! Congratulations on the arrival of Baby Danika and your new home! It must be so exciting to see everything come together, even with the finishing touches still in progress. Your camping weekend sounds perfect—there’s nothing quite like the serenity of the outdoors and homemade treats around the campfire. The elk sighting and the Northern Lights sound like magical moments too.
ReplyDeleteHow is Saturday going? Read my new post. Thank you. https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/11/holiday-glam-budget-christmas-outfit-ideas.html