Who Loves Orange?

There has actually been a bit of Fall wind in the mornings around here this week.  I was finally in the mood to plant some flowers in my entry pots that will last all winter.  Ornamental cabbage and a colorful mix of petunias did the trick.

Thank you, Joyce, for hosting the Hodgepodge as always.

1. What do you like most about your family?

What's not to like, I ask thee!!  My family has personality overload, especially the grandchildren.  We are a loving family with a sense of humor that is delightful.  Everyone is an individual with their own likes and dislikes, personalities, and gifts.  Some commonalities are family traits, yet we are all so different and unique.  I like that!

2. What's something nice that's happened to you recently?

I was recently told by a new friend that she thought I was in my 60s.  That was something pretty nice, since I will have my 81st birthday next week.

We had a gathering after church to celebrate our youngest granddaughter's 19th birthday.  Any time I'm with my kids is nice.  We also celebrated her boyfriend being selected as 2025 PCA Homecoming King.  That was a pretty big deal as well.

3. Do you like the color orange? Besides a pumpkin and an actual orange, what's something orange you love?

Orange is probably my favorite color besides an orangy red, so yes, I like that color.  I love orange clothing and have several items in my closet.    This is a picture taken a few years ago on the 1st day of Fall.  I do not, however, use orange in my home decor except in the fall.

4.  What's something you have now you couldn't have imagined having five years ago? How does that make you feel? What's possible now because of it?

 Five years ago, we could not imagine living in Plano, TX, near our daughter.  We were not ready to move, yet when the decision was made, we were more than ready for the change.  We could not have imagined being as happy and blessed as we are at this point in our lives.  God has been so faithful, and we will be forever grateful.

What is possible now because of this move?

We get to sit with our daughter, granddaughters, and family for worship on Sunday mornings. We are close enough for occasional family gatherings.  We have immediate access to all aspects of our healthcare.  We have made life-long friendships and have had opportunities to serve and grow spiritually that he didn't have before this move.  We are 2 minutes from our church and 30 minutes from the DFW airport.  We can easily pick up visiting family members and out-of-town guests.  As I said, we are so very grateful!

5. Let's wrap this one up with an October this or that...

• pumpkin bread or apple cider donut
• pumpkin bread w/apple cider
• cozy sweater or cozy hoodie
• cozy sweater but only after October
• apple picking or pumpkin picking
• pumpkin picking from a grocery store
• scary movie or Hallmark movie
• depends on how scary; otherwise a Hallmark movie
• hay ride or corn maze
• hay ride, if I were still a teenager, but neither is appealing at this point
• twinkle lights or candles
• candles but twinkle lights are also good
• autumn hike or autumn bonfire
• a slow autumn hike with few inclines.   Winter firepit fires are enjoyable when in Northern Indiana.  We just don't have bonfires in Plano, TX

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Our granddaughter and her husband who live in Greece, gave his father a surprise trip to NYC for his birthday.  He is a lifelong resident of Athens, Greece, and it has always been his dream to visit this city.  Below are a few pictures of their week.  He especially enjoyed spending this special time with his only grandchild, Noah.  I think Noah enjoyed it as well.

Later this week, Noah, along with his mom and dad, will arrive in Plano to meet his Texas family.  We can't wait.