In Other News...(September Highlights)

 It is time to get these off to their respective babies!  

New babies are so exciting, aren't they!

 Last week my Dad traveled to Montana for a conference and we were so fortunate that our schedules allowed for an overnight visit in Billings!

 I think he liked his barn quilt!

 We enjoyed a good supper downtown.  

It was a treat for all of us, as we haven't had him "to ourselves" in too long!

I just love that man!

 Since he drove out instead of flying, my Mom sent a few goodies along, including these lovelies!

I think those bottom two will find their way onto the back of my Flowering Snowball quilt...so glad I didn't rush getting something else!
Together they also brought this poignant gift to the boys.

When I was growing up, my Dad had more chess sets than some folks have books.
(He also happens to have waaaaay more books than chess sets!)
This set brings back a sweet time and place to my mind and heart.
Of course it is a favorite with the boys as well!

My Mom restocked our wonderful soap supply!

And one of my sisters stuffed a gift bag full of Godiva, wine, M&Ms, almonds, punkins, t-shirt, bubbles, birthday napkins, and specially, the print of one of her drawings!
I feel so loved!

We also had some (uncommon) leisure to browse some antique shops

I didn't even have to think about this $4.00 beauty...I clutched it quickly to my bosom and scurried to the register with it!! ;)

And to round out the "highlights" for the month...

We made several trips to the mountains

It is always fun to see what the boys photograph in their travels :)

Actually, we let this guy go, but it was a bit comical to see how he had caught himself :)

Ben wanted his picture with this sign, commemorating Charley Russell, one of, if not his very favorite artist.