~Whistle while you work~

 Fall energizes me; nearly as much as springtime does.
I've been working away. 
Getting things organized, cleaning everything, and paring down.
I cleaned out the deep freezers. 
With just the two of us at home, there isn't any need for us to have two deep freezers. My goal is to plan our menus and meals out of what is currently in our freezers and pantries. 
I hope to only use what we have on hand, and eventually unplug at least one of the freezers.
Getting used to cooking smaller amounts is a challenge for me.

 We put chicken wire and stakes around some of our more vulnerable trees and shrubs, as the deer are moving into the yards, and they can really damage shrubs and trees.

Spending my days cleaning out my office. Wow, have I ever accumulated a ton of stuff!
I'm cleaning out scrapbooking supplies, and stamping supplies, fabric, etc. 
I even disassembled the desk~top computer. I don't think I've even turned that computer on in two years. I will put it away, but the odds of getting rid of it all together are high. I have used a laptop for years now.  I hope to get everything boxed up and ready to donate by weeks end.
We also gave our large dining table to our youngest son and his wife. 
We are working on downsizing our stuff and simplifying!
The next project on my list is to paint and put up wainscot in the den. 
Love being busy fluffing our nest! It puts a smile in my heart to have everything organized and neat and tidy.

 "I've decided life is too fragile to finish a book I dislike just because it costs sixteen dollars and ninety-five cents and everyone else loved it, or eat a fried egg with a broken yolk (which I hate) when the dog would leap over the St. Louis Arch for it".
                           ~ Erma Bombeck 

Attitude of gratitude:
~Thankful for my amazing and sweet husband. I celebrated a birthday this past week, and he took me on not only one, but two road trips! 
We shopped and went to lunch at favourite places. 
~Grateful for prayers answered. Prayers have been said on behalf of friends that have had trials and tribulations and prayers have been answered and those friends have been greatly blessed. I am so grateful for a loving Father in heaven!!