Rain and Delight

I have shared this beautiful place before, but not
for an outdoor wedding.

The day had many clouds in the sky,
but there were smiles all around.

The McKenzie River, Oregon

Thankful for a tent.

The rock in the distance is Eagle Rock.
Just beautiful!

 

Pictures were taken, yet no rain.

The grandmother of the groom I delighted in visiting with.
She had known my mother and my family, so it was wonderful to visit with her.
Yes, this was a family wedding and one I so enjoyed.

The flowers were just lovely.

The table decorations fit the bride and groom perfectly as they both love to hunt.

And the rain did come in a downpour, but still there were smiles all around.

This brought a smile to many.

 

The day ended with cake and happiness.

Monday's Quotes

What lies behind us and
what lies before us are tiny
matters compared to what lies within us.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Drift Creek Falls - A Family Hike

Fascinated by what he sees below.

The sight below on a very special family hike.

Drift Creek Falls is near Lincoln City by the Pacific Ocean.
It is a 3.5 mile hike round trip.

The water flows to the sea.

 

The rock formations are just beautiful.
The vegetation was a delight.
But most of all what sang to my heart
was a walk in the woods with family.

What is singing to your heart today?

Teacup, teacup, Who has the Teacup

 

 

 

Who needs a teacup?
Certainly not me!
Who can't resist when they find one they love.
That would be me.
After browsing the antique shop at the beach,
I saw this beauty and it came home with me.
For those of you that collect,
it is Spode's Wicker Bell.
There is a wicker pattern on both the saucer and cup
with sweet little yellow flowers.
I do believe it is just perfect for sipping my tea this fall/autumn day.

A is for Apple and Autumn

 

 

 

 

A is definitely in my mind for Apples and Autumn.
It must be in other minds also, as these apples were found
at a recent venture to the antique mall.
Love it when nature is shared with beautiful pieces of delight.
Yes, P is for Pumpkin too and on another day there will be Pumpkins to delight;
but for today A is for Apple and Autumn.

What apple do you love to munch this time of year?

In August I munch Gravenstein's, which also make wonderful pies and sauce.
and
Now I am munching Honey Crisp. Oh Yummmmmmm!
 

Tea by the Sea

Time for tea by the Pacific Ocean.

It was a gorgeous, sunny afternoon.

Just the perfect time to enjoy a cup of tea and a few goodies.

The teapot held a Tulsi tea/tisane with just the right amount of peppery flavor.

Flowers were picked along the roadside and put in the jar.

Savoring his tea, which was shared with me.
We also had roast beef with caramelized onion sandwiches,
cucumber sandwiches,
watermelon salad, and thumb print cookies with
a dollop of earl grey tea jelly.

Tea is extra special when enjoyed in the sunshine.

Monday's Quotes

 

“Delicious autumn! 
My very soul is wedded to it,
 and if I were a bird I would fly
 about the earth seeking the successive autumns.”
~George Eliot


photos:  Siletz River near the Pacific Ocean