A Hike and Exciting News...

 Dad, busy as always, serving and helping others!

 "The heavens declare the glory of God..."

 Some of us took a little "hike" in the woods on our property!

 Diving into the thicket

 One at a time, ever so slowly, the leaves begin to change color...

 Click on this to see it larger -- I really like the effect.

 A homemade "bridge," dotted with fallen leaves

 I'd never seen these flowers before! They were quite small.

 We speculated on what animal calls this "home"...

 My hike buddies!

 Art

 Hey! Someone's up in that tree!

 Up in a tree fort

 Juniper trunk -- a rugged beauty of its own

 "Hi!" from the very top of the tree! :)

Wild rose hips

 Ben's new buck! He's a Boer.

 Arch

 Schoolwork :)

 Look again at the book Deborah's reading. 

Yes -- it's the very first copy of my book, Adele! I'm so excited!!! :)

Very soon you will be able to purchase it -- stay tuned for an announcement!

 The G's had us over for a lovely outdoor evening around the campfire!

 Grilling hotdogs...

 Fun :)

Ben and I went to the Sherman Symphony practice, so we missed the time around the fire as the shadows lengthened and the stars came out -- but everyone else said it was lovely! Thanks for your abundant hospitality, G's!

 And... Ben and I at the SSO again!

Mr. Dominick, the conductor...

 Ben -- he's in the "1st violins" now!

Mr. Cason, the principal cellist. He has a gorgeous solo in one of the pieces they'll be playing at the October 18th concert! Do come!

That's all for now -- hope your life is as blessed as mine is!