We were all looking forward to the last weekend of October because of the many exciting things planned for that time. Those plans provided a framework upon which a most delightful series of very fortunate events unfolded! This blessed time will be remembered as one of the nicest weekends I have ever had!
Although snow was predicted and it really felt like snow on Friday afternoon, we couldn't believe it would actually happen. God showed off His magnificence in a lovely steady fall of snowflakes throughout the day on Saturday. It was heavy and wet and stuck to the leaf covered ground and tree limbs. The power flickered on and off a few times and we prepared to loose it by storing water. Luckily, we never did have to go without.
Nothing's better than hunting in the snow thought our Greg, named after our visiting friend, but Tim wasn't as excited to have to cancel a big ATV adventure!
The paradox of having snow before Halloween was surreal! It was about 3-4 inches.
Making music was high on the agenda. Lots of picking and grinning accompanied the singing of old favorites like "Can't You See....", " The Highway Song", " Ain't That America", "You Look Wonderful Tonight" and any others that came to mind. Greg D.'s laptop pulled up to lyric sites made it possible to finish those songs without having to hum through all the verses! We ALL sang the choruses!
These guys can harmonize and aren't bashful about singing out loud.
Although Larry's knee, immobilized because of a twice torn meniscus and floating cartilage, was very painful, he succeeds in being a great sport!
Greg played and sang so beautifully a new song he's learned by The Zac Brown Band "Colder Weather". He really treated us with this gift of self. Larry's late mother, Sally, came from a family who played live music regularly. I appreciate this wonderful way to spend time together that she passed down.
Needless to say, the kids were up, dressed in snow clothes and out the door early. We started a fire in the wood stove to dry all the wet clothing and boots.
Natalie invited some friends over for the day and they added to the fun, for "The more, the merrier!"
By God's abundant providence, we had plenty of good food, drinks and desserts to share.
Fall foliage and fresh white snow are not often seen together! This was something to enjoy and remember!
