My Day....

Yesterday was my day. The morning began with an early walk around the usual trail and then home for a shower. My husband brought me a Starbucks coffee as a small surprise and then I headed to the mall to meet my daughter. Each year, on or near this day, I go shopping to buy myself a gift in memory of my mother. She would be happy to know that I do this because she was a very thoughtful and loving person who enjoyed giving me a gift that would be useful and kept for a long time. It's a lovely way to use part of "my day" and it was fun to share it with my daughter.
Later in the day, when the sun was beginning to get low in the sky, I once again got in my car, and drove down our driveway. I looked at the Christmas trees, just trimmed, and could see that the rain had left droplets of water on their branches. Spider webs were glistening and showing each spiders artistry!
I also noticed how the light was casting shadows on the front porch and couldn't resist taking a quick photo. It has rained hard, the flowers are drooping, and it is time for the garden flowers to wind down. The summer has been generous this year and each day has been appreciated for the bounty all around us.

After a wonderful pizza dinner with my family we came back home to have a sweet treat and blow out a few candles. Above all the fun and fancy...my family remains my treasure!! My love and prayers follow them each day and I can't begin to express my thankfulness to God for all He has given me in them!
(Silas, Me and Claire)

It was a happy birthday!!
(I almost forgot to tell you what my mother got me! I have it on in the above picture....it is a soft black cashmere sweater!! )