Get cozy and cuddle up

I’ve never had the urge to fill my fireplace with pumpkins. Until now. Isn’t that cute? Just a little fall cheer on this chilly, rainy Friday in October.

How will you be spending the weekend?

The shop will be open today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come on by for some primitives and rustic treasures to feather your nest. Go next door and select some crisp, juicy apples or a gallon of cider. Maybe some apple butter, too. A friend was just telling me how delicious a sharp-white-cheddar grilled cheese sandwich with apple butter tastes. I may give it a try.

There are lots of chores on my to-do list this weekend, as always. But tonight is family night. At our house, that means something yummy, but no-fuss for supper … board games or a movie … and lots and lots of laughter. We tend to forego the official “family nights” throughout the summer months because it’s warm and sunny and stays light until late.

But today … blustery and definitely not warm, seems the perfect occasion to resume such an event.

Here’s the plan. We’ll belly up to the bar (in the kitchen) for a steaming bowl of Loaded Baked Potato Soup. It’s my Georgia cousin’s recipe. Nothing like a bowl of tasty comfort food to put a smile on everyone’s face!

Then we’ll drag out some board games, lounge around in our pajamas and … laugh. Love. Pursue happiness.

And then … the kids go to bed at 8:30. Then FarmGuy will put in a movie (a romantic comedy if he’s in a good mood and wants to make me happy) or a dramatic thriller if he has his way. And I’ll grab my fuzzy blanket with the horses on it that I’ve cuddled under since sixth grade. And we’ll watch our movie and eat popcorn and enjoy our blessings … warm shelter, simple pleasures … and family.

Make time to appreciate your blessings … and to experience them … this weekend. It’s definitely time not wasted.

Love,
Farmgirl

P.S. Here’s the recipe, in case you’re in need of tasty comfort food, too!