We had a great day yesterday at our Genealogy Fair for the co-op. It was fascinating taking a look back at the past through everyone’s exhibits. I loved the old photos! Some of the things I remember were…Dawn’s family had a beautiful book of very old postcards given to her by her (great?) grandmother from her trip to Europe, Lisa’s family brought church genealogy books that held interesting information on her family, Jenn’s family (and she didn’t think she’d have much because she’s adopted) put together a unique table full of beautiful old family items like glasses, quilts, christening gown and serving pieces, Kim’s family had items of family clothing and colorful scrapbooks on her family and Brenda’s boys, Alex and Andrew (Cade and Connor’s oldest friends), put together a great pictorial family history and poem that they wrote plus delicious baklava! Everyone’s exhibits were just beautiful.

We also had a photographer come and take photos of the kids and one shot of the moms…can’t wait to see them.

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I received a box full of delicious goodies yesterday evening from my dearest friend, Jeanne…thank you so much sweetie!! I love all of the Halloween goodies, cd, candies and my jasmine tea!!!!!! I love you!

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Susan Branch’s e-newsletter appeared in my mailbox too and she has updated her website for Fall…new recipes, new things.

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We’ve been so very busy here the past couple of weeks, especially this week with trying to finish up our genealogy project that I’ve neglected visiting all of my favorite blogs. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to catch up…but not today as I have my twin nephews coming over to visit for awhile with me today and also tomorrow too while my sister, Honey, takes care of work and volunteering at her twin daughters’ school. Hans and Erich are three years old, a handful (or two) and absolutely adorable. *smile*

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It’s turned back into summer with temps hovering around 90 again…please GO AWAY summer!!!! I want my Autumn back.

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Merry Autumn Days
By Charles Dickens

‘Tis pleasant on a fine spring morn
To see the buds expand,.
‘Tis pleasant in the summer time
To see the fruitful land;
‘Tis pleasant on a winter’s night
To sit around the blaze,
But what are joys like these, my boys,
To merry autumn days!

We hail the merry Autumn days,
When leaves are turning red;
Because they’re far more beautiful
Than anyone has said,
We hail the merry harvest time,
The gayest of the year;
The time of rich and bounteous crops,
Rejoicing and good cheer.