"Mommy, please pick me up."

Throwback Thursday

Texas - 1971

Feeding Patrick's goats while in Texas visiting him.  I remember that visit SO well.  Miss him always, but I have many good memories.

In The Mail

My Oct./Nov. theme of "Color Me Autumn" Artist Trading Cards are in the mail today to Australia, United Kingdom, British Columbia, California, New York, Illinois, and New Mexico.

Artist Trading Cards

I received 2 art cards from members of the group I belong to ~ Artist Trading Cards.  The Oct./Nov. theme was "Color Me Autumn". 

Thank you, Maggie, for the sweet Halloween ATC, and Lorraine, for the Autumn ATC with quote on reverse.

SO creative!

Precious Gift

Winter

As each hour goes by, it gets colder and more windy! Winter is near.

Christmas Deer

Look what showed up in my yard last night!!  I love the shadow on the house ~ looks like they are kissing. ♥

Sunday Afternoon

 Fell in love with the Moonstone Ring and the Green Turquoise/with Copper Pendant.  Gorgeous rocks speak for themselves.

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On this pleasant 65* Sunday afternoon (what a surprise after a VERY cold Friday and Saturday), I went to the 39th Annual Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Show.  Always fun.  Purchases pictured.  Bought a couple of Christmas gifts, but can't post ~ don't want friends to see.

Posted photos of pretty sights on my way to and from the Civic Center.  Lovely day!

 Civic Center Christmas Tree

 Many geese enjoying this lovely day.

Thanksgiving 2018

Our Annual Thanksgiving! Once again, we met up at The Natural Bridge Hotel for the buffet with Amanda's family.  Always SO much fun! Loved being with Casey for a few hours today. Will have a lot more time together at Christmas when they come to stay with us.

 Mr. Magic, John, Eric, Amanda, Deb, Eddie, Colette, Casey, Audrey

On our way to The Natural Bridge Hotel.

November Full Beaver Moon

Here it is!!

Wednesday Turkey

Jake's Mid Morning Nap

Tuesday Turkey

Moon

Four more days till the moon is full, but it is glowing beautiful and bright tonight in our clear November sky.

Monday Turkey

Sunday Afternoon

Just hangin' out at the Grandin Theatre this afternoon!

Black Dog Salvage

Mr. Magic and I spent the afternoon at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke.  They had their Holiday Open House today and I wanted to visit with my good friend John Reburn of Appalachia Press.  He was making Gift Tags on his portable press, and his booth was loaded with  goodies.

I also stopped at friend Donna's booth ~ Rust and Roses.  Saw paintings by good friend Ibby Greer (Fiesta Dishes) that are very popular.  Met a couple from Ohio (my neck of the woods), Holly and Brian Cumberworth of Farmhouse Remnants and enjoyed talking with them.

Sharing some photos of the many interesting things we saw today.

 John Reburn of Appalachia Press

 John Reburn

 Appalachia Press

 Appalachia Press

.. Ibby's Fiesta paintings top and middle right.

 Rust & Roses

 Holly & Brian Cumberworth of Farmhouse Remnants

 Right up my alley.

 I roasted a marshmellow in this fire pit. Mmmm good.

 Wine and beer available here.