The "Pinking Hour"..........

Hello, Friday!...........

The days are passing by quickly here, at the WiseAcre............

Last night, my husband and I enjoyed some time on the back patio.........The hills were blanketed in pink, dusky sunshine known as the "pinking hour"..........It's a delicious view and a cherished time with my husband........The two happening together......a lovely treat........

We both noticed, this past week, that we were waking to much cooler temperatures.........The coziness of this season is beginning.......My very favorite season of the the year...........

We are starting to talk about holiday plans, the culmination of 2013 and the health of our business as the year begins its process of closing out........

I am so thankful for so many things this year.......For God's gifts of love, health, safety and provision.....

As I reflect on it, it really has been a big year......I think I probably say that most years.......

Hard work is a given around here, a quality I hope my husband and I have modeled for our children........But this year was/is "full-steam ahead".......I feel like we just keep/kept forging ahead without much time to step off the beaten path, even for a moment.......

I am thankful for the ability to work, as I know there are people still struggling to find it.......I am thankful for the strength and energy to push forward, everyday, without thinking......I am grateful to have a heart that enjoys breaking a sweat and accomplish tasks........

I am blessed to have a partner, a forever love, who stands with me shoulder-to-shoulder.......every single day......

This makes everything else possible.......This makes the work, the struggle, the energy worthwhile......

I hope, someday, in the distant future, we will be sitting on this same back patio.....enjoying this magical "pinking hour".........reminiscing about the blessed days behind us and stepping off the beaten path to enjoy the warmth of what lies ahead.......