The Seasons Of Leaves! :)

 Have you noticed how during the long, hot days of Summer we're blessed with leaves for shade that shield us from the heat!? :)
Then, this time of year, the trees graciously let go of their leaves, allowing the sunlight through, ...

 just when we need the light the most, during these short, cold days, of Fall & Winter! :)
The darkness, brought on by the short days, would be gloomy, indeed, if not for the trees shedding their leaves and the Sun hovering closer to the earth! :)

Then add fun holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, and continual excitement is in the air, giving us many things to enjoy and look forward to! :)
Before we know it the days will begin to lengthen again! [Only 5 weeks from today, if you can believe it!] :)
About the time Spring returns and the air starts warming up again, the trees will begin leafing out, preparing to provide us with Summer shade! :)
As we approach Thanksgiving, I wish to express my gratitude for the Seasons, coupled with the seasons of leaves! :)
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! :)

He Colors Our World! :)

 Sometimes I look around in utter Awe, and catch my breath! :)

 Our Heavenly Father loves us So Much! :)

He colors our world with love! :)

Firsts And Lasts! :)

This morning we woke to frost, signaling the end of the growing season! :)

 It's this year's first Fall frost! :)

 Since today is expected to be our last dry day for awhile, I made a point to get the garlic planted, and to get the plastic down! :) This is the latest I've planted our garlic. It's best to have it in by Labor Day, so I'm just a touch late! :)

 I planted a long strip of our two favorite types of garlic, Purple Glazier and Elephant! :)

It took around half the length of this row! I'm thinking come Spring I may finish the row by planting onions! :)

 This was the first time I laid the black plastic by myself! I got some of the rocks positioned, to help against Winter winds, but some are too heavy! I'm glad I can count on the men in my life to place the heavier rocks for me! :)

 Since our rainy season is expected to return to our area, tomorrow, I took advantage of a last opportunity to enjoy the hammock! :) ... Are you joining me, Mick!? :) ...

 Ahhhhhh! There's something So Relaxing about this hammock! :)

 Here's Mick! :)

 He and Sylvester are the two felines who enjoy the hammock with me! :)

 Sometimes they'll lay on me and take a nap! :)

 What a gorgeous day! :)

 The colors are so vivid, the air so fresh, and the sky is so clear! :)

 (sigh)! :)

 I'd love to stay here soaking in this peaceful moment, ....

 but the sun's going down and it's time to put the hammock away! :)

Looking back, today has been a day of firsts and lasts! :)