First Weekend of October

Here's a little about what was going on in our world during the first weekend of October. 

Late Friday afternoon, Charly and I had an appointment to get our annual flu shots at our local CVS.  We were both glad to get that done because now we have received both our fall Covid booster and our flu shots.   Josh texted me Friday telling me that he also got a fall Covid booster, and I am glad of that. Friday afternoon, I also went through the rather tedious process of updating all of my insurance selections with my employer. This is something the school district where I teach requires all employees do every October.  If the update isn't completed within a ten day window, there is a fine, so I am glad I got it finished!

I finished another batch of cards for Letters Against Isolation and mailed them to a care center in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

Friday night dinner was BLT sandwiches for the second time in the week.  We had some more large beefsteak tomatoes from our garden that have were a delicious addition. 

After dinner, Charly and I went for a walk.  It was a beautiful fall evening.  I liked how the flag looked blowing in the slight breeze. 

Saturday morning after breakfast and a walk, Charly and I went over to our income property home and did some yard work.  Some of the garden areas are overgrown with weeds, so we worked get the weeds out. We are planning to move back into this home next summer, and I am looking forward to getting the yard and garden areas back into shape.  

Our church denomination had our semiannual General Conference this weekend, with messages from our church leaders being broadcast both Saturday and Sunday.  While we worked in the yard, we listened to the uplifting and faith-filled messages using an app on my phone. 

Sunday morning, Charly and I went for a walk as soon as we were up and dressed.   It was a lovely, cool morning. The temperature was only 61 degrees!

When we got back from our walk, we watched and listened to the Sunday sessions of General Conference.  The messages were so inspirational and they were all focused on Jesus Christ, our Savior. Anyone can watch and listen to the messages here. Because of General Conference, we did not have regular church services, so we were home all day on Sunday. 

While I watched General Conference, I worked on drawing some Halloween pictures which I will be sending (along with another little surprise) to each of my grandchildren.  It was fun and relaxing to draw and color these pictures.  (I was asked if I traced the pictures and the answer is no, I did not. Same for the Letters Against Isolation cards I make - all my own work.  I looked at pictures online and made the drawings freehand and colored them myself.  I have loved drawing since I was a child, but I just forgot how much I enjoy it). 

Here is this weekend's harvest from my little patio container garden - a large Beefsteak tomato and several strawberries.  I had more strawberries this year than last.  When I picked the tomato, I noticed several other smaller tomatoes that are still green.  I hope that they ripen before we get our first frost - at least enough for me to bring them in the house. Everything home grown and garden fresh just seems to taste better than store bought produce.  I am looking forward to having more garden space, hopefully next year. 

Sunday dinner was French Oven Stew, a recipe I got over at Mari's blog, My Little Corner of the World. Mari posts delicious recipes every Thursday, and we have tried and loved many of them. This stew was excellent.  Charly said it was "the best stew we have ever had."  Thanks, Mari for another winning recipe!

Here is the recipe, which I printed off and will add to the Jones Family Cookbook. 

Sunday night was a time for a little indexing and getting ready for work on Monday. Charly watched a little TV.  I am sure that we will read before bed as usual. 

Coming up this week:

Lots of  birthdays!

• Today (Sunday) is our son-in-law Joseph's birthday. 
• Charly and our oldest son, Alex will both celebrate their birthday on Thursday, October 6. 

Weekend Gratitude:

• Getting my insurance and benefit information updated before the deadline. 
• Getting our flu shots.
• Having gorgeous autumn weather.
• Getting some yard work done over at our other home. 
• Watching General Conference and loving the inspiring messages. 
• Enjoying an overall good and relaxing weekend.

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by to visit.  Have a good week!

Until next time,

😊Deb💖