What a blessing to be able to travel back and forth between Florida and Arkansas/Missouri to visit children and grandchildren! Especially in this season, I love the fact that we can go up to see the leaves change -- "leaf peeping!" Before we left, though, I wanted to post a little of Florida's fall colors. Above is a beautiful golden rain tree in the town near us, and every year, it turns glorious yellow in the fall.
Shortly after, it begins changing to soft pink, above, or deep pink, and the blossoms turn into funny little Chinese-lanternish little blossoms. I love it -- it is so unique! The tree above is the same tree as the previous picture, only a week or so later. You can still see some of the yellow in the middle of the tree. Florida does have wonderful fall color, even though it's not maple or hickory or sumac!
The sweet Stricklen family (well, not sure where Mary is) and "cousin" Amanda saying goodbye as we get ready to leave. Below, we board the RV for another exciting trip!
The faithful cleaning and packing crew left little surprises we discovered all along the way. When we opened the Lipton box, out jumped . . .!
Not sure what kind of trees these are, but we loved seeing them.
This was the best welcome, though! Little sweeties (plus Sarah's new goat!) And below, not-as-little sweeties, Kitty and Gracie, making things all autumny. Beautiful girls! So glad to see you!
Granddaddy got his hands on a couple of little rascals. Clay and Paul have grown so much since last we saw them! What a contrast in personalities! Clay is quieter (Ashley says not all the time!) and more placid than Paul, who is always on the go, banging on something! What precious little men of God in training!
Markie's home-raised pumpkin anchors a wonderful centerpiece that says "Fall" to me! Our trip was a perfect Fall adventure for this grandmother! More to come. Thank you, Lord, for traveling mercies and the blessing of family who welcome you with open arms!
