A Season of Thankfulness

This year has been one of the loveliest Fall seasons! It is true, I probably say that every year - but this year has really been outstanding. We just got our first frost on Saturday, October 4, and a freeze on the 5th.  Most of my garden survived the frost, but the freeze stopped everything in its tracks.  I was able to leisurely pick my garden the week before in beautiful 70-80 degree temperatures - almost unheard of weather for this time of year! Now - it is the season of ripening tomatoes in cardboard boxes covered in newspaper, and canning at least 1-2x per week. The harvest season - for us here in North Idaho - lasts well into November. 

Frosted sunflower - even in death... such beauty! 

Frosted petunias that are still alive. I'm amazed at their resilience! 

Frosted marigold are quite truly frosted magnificence! 

Our precious granddaughter, Danika turned one year old this past week! Her "big" party will be held soon, but we had a fun day at the park on her birthday with a few gifts. 

She is walking everywhere now! She took her first steps about a month ago. 

We enjoyed a wonderful time on the swings. It was such a beautiful Fall day! 

I'm staying busy in the kitchen with all my tomatoes! 

I made some Egg Bites (with cottage cheese) - oh so good! I freeze them, and then reheat them in the mornings. An egg-xcellent breakfast that is quick and satisfying! 

A frosty sunrise in my garden... It's always sad for me to see the plants in their frozen state, but I was so thankful for the great harvest that we did have this year! 

It was my husband's birthday this weekend, and we had several birthday gatherings, so I made coconut creme pie and pumpkin pie. 

My collection of ripening tomatoes and other garden veggies picked and waiting to be processed... 

Birthday dinner for Dan... we will have Danika's party next weekend. 

Happy birthday to my husband! 

The October moon was such a beauty to see! 

The light was so bright throughout most of the morning. 

Ryan and Alanna just purchased their first home! We are so excited for them, and for Baby Clara. It is a lovely home just a few minutes from us, and after living in a tiny house for several years, they are excited to have more room, especially with Baby Clara due next month. 

Canning! It feels wonderful to put up food for the winter months! 

A beautiful Fall sunset - God's giftings to us morning and night with such magnificent skies. I can never thank Him enough for the joy I feel when seeing the skies decked out in such beautiful colors! 

Fall is a beautiful season of harvest and is the perfect time to reflect on the blessings in your life with a heart of thankfulness! 

To my dear Canadian family, friends, and readers, I want to wish you a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving as you celebrate this weekend! It is truly a joyful season to reflect on the blessings of the Lord in our lives and give thanks together with family gatherings with delicious food and precious fellowship!  

As we consider the blessings of the Lord in our lives and take time for thanks and praise, I'm sharing a one-hour instrumental piano praise video below if you'd like to listen and consider the blessings in your life to give praise for.  Even though here in the United States we don't celebrate Thanksgiving until next month, we can still rejoice in this season of thankfulness for His goodness. 

Many blessings to each of you!