Another Fabulous Weekend!

I know--it is shocking to think about it, but I actually had two weekends in a row that were not solely dedicated to writing, cleaning, tending the garden, or other "work" things. Last weekend I had a lovely Saturday visit from my friend Robin and her kids, Sophie and Nate. (You remember the pumpkin decorating, right?)

This past weekend, I got a spur-of-the-moment visit from pals Terry and Glen. Terry and Glen used to live here in Oneonta, many years ago. Terry and I went to the same college and took a bunch of the same classes. My boyfriend at the time was in Germany studying for his Masters, and Glen was in the Army, stationed in Alaska. Terry and I became bosom buddies, something that never changed over the years, despite their eventual move to Connecticut. Terry is a big-deal in business now, and Glen is a social worker, but they are both some of the nicest people you could ever hope to call friends.

We didn't do anything special, really--went into town so they could visit the shop

drove around town to see their old stomping grounds, enjoy the scenery (Oneonta has some amazing old houses), and admire the colors of the changing leaves. Then we went out to a lovely dinner, came home and...yes, you guessed it...decorated pumpkins. What can I say? I had so much fun doing it with Robin and the kids last weekend, I've decided it is a theme for the season. You walk through my door, you color a pumpkin.

You can't tell we were having fun, can you?

There is nothing like spending time with the people you love. What did you do this weekend that brought you joy?