Monday, September 24, 2018

Oh, September

September is a time when I think about home, family, pumpkin treats, and the changing colors of nature.  I tend to think of my mom, who always did her best to get her five kids ready for the new school year.  She cooked a lot, but didn't bake much, and I think that's why I enjoy all those pumpkin desserts so much.  I saw a family of geese when visiting my parents at the cemetery, and one of the geese was limping, as if she injured her leg.  At the park, I noticed something beneath the tree, and after taking a closer look, I was surprised to see a painted rock with a face.   The pomegranates are growing at the Rose Garden, and I thought of Nel, as she has gotten a pomegranate in her stocking every year since she was a child.   I went to a quaint shop in my town and bought an ornament that has three little, but very special words on it.  I've been putting together some children's books to read to Francesca when she comes in.   She loves books now, but sometimes grabs at the pages, so I'll have to look around for the hard page ones haha.  Oh September, I delight in seeing your dancing leaves change color, to sip your hot drinks and eat your pumpkin treats, to savor each moment now, and reflect on the past when our own mothers made these Autumn days so comforting and gentle.




























~Sheri

33 comments:

R's Rue said...

Love.

fiona said...

Such a lovely Post Sheri :)

Full of Autumn Colour.

Poor Goose, we see a Swan that has
difficulty walking near our house,
it is always way behind the others
when it is walking on land.

The blue๐Ÿ’™heart decoration is so pretty.

Have a lovely week x

Pilar said...

What a beautiful post Sheri! I love Fall, it's my favorite season. I hope you have a wonderful week my friend!

It's me said...

Yeah.....summer ends...so sad...now it is fall everywhere....love your kellog’s pumpkin...we have not here in Holland ๐Ÿ˜”happy week Sheri love love love Ria ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒพ

Sandi said...

Pretty pics!

Love the navy blue pumpkin.

Susie said...

Sheri, I loved all your pictures. So good of you to share them. The sweet mother teacup and saucer, adorable. Your autumn decorations are so nice. I think of my mom too at this time. She loved fall and spring best of all seasons. In spring it was the new flowers and no snow. In fall it was all the pretty colors and festivals around here. I miss her so very much. Take care,my sweet friend. blessings to you and yours, xoxo,love, Susie

Pam said...

Oh my I have to find that cereal. I love pumpkin just about anything. Actually had a pumpkin beer a couple weeks ago! Sept. Is basically out of here and we are going into my fave season of all times! FALL!!! I am ready to put out my fall and Halloween stuff. Noticed the last two days with cooler temps and rain that some of our ๐Ÿ are changing......LOVE IT. Thank you for always leaving such sweet comments on my blog....oh and I love La Jolla! Don’t you live more north of that? Some reason that is what I had in my head,

Sylvia said...

Beautiful post, Sheri. I loved seeing all the photo's.
Hugs, Sylvia

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Sheri, I love learning about your mother. This post about my favorite season is making me smile. The poor goose still looks strong and resilient. I hope the poor thing will make it okay. You have such a lovely place to visit. The painted rock is so cute and brought a smile to me this evening. I'm sure Francesca would enjoy some cloth or hard page books. I really like seeing the pomegranate photo--I think they are the most interesting of fruits. How neat that Nel gets one at Christmas. There must be a story behind that! Enjoy this lovely season of Autumn, my friend. ♥

Louca por porcelana said...

Stunning pictures!I love September too, here is Spring,not too hot like Summer!Hugs!

NanaDiana said...

Beautiful post, Sheri. I love September. You have some amazing pictures here. I really love that rock- how funny is that.

I so remember those "baby grab the page" reading bouts. Soon she will be helping you turn the pages so you can get on with the story. It happens before you know it.

I hope you have a fantastic week. Love to you----xo Diana

Marilyn Miller said...

Your words of celebration for Fall are all so special and loving the pictures too. Now that colors are beginning to change a can of pumpkin sits in my kitchen to make something pumpkiny for sure. Happy Autumn days. I just know you are having fun preparing for little ones to read to and play with too.

TARYTERRE said...

what beautiful mums and yummy pomegranates. perfect fall thoughts.

Mantelilaakson Susanna said...

Just lovely photos, dear Sheri!
I love pumpkins and it really belongs to autumn.
Pomegranates are ready to eat here too, just delicious!

Have a wonderful autumn season!

Hugs,
Susanna

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Hello dearest Sheri! This is such a cozy time of year....it rained heavily last night and just the sound of the rain evokes such a nesting instinct, a happiness that only those you love and with whom you live can bring on during these times. Like always, your photos tell a story, and yes, all of our stories matter!

Jeanie said...

These photos capture all the joy, beauty and warmth that comes to mind when I think of you. Every picture breeds a thousand thoughts of love and contentment. I love this post more than I can say.

Dewena said...

Oh, poor goose! That tugs at your heart, doesn't it? And certainly the thought of reading to your granddaughter does too. I always think of what wonderful experiences are ahead in books for small children. Your part of the country is beautiful at this in-between time of the season, Sheri. Fall also takes me back in memory to my precious mother. She was a nester too.

I'm enjoying our 3rd cloudy drizzly day here,
Dewena

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

Thank you, dear Sheri, for this gorgeous series of autumn photos.
Autumn is so beautiful... and it does make us remember our family members, those who are with us and those who aren't (any more).
Big hugs! xx

Stephanie said...

Oh, sweet friend, what a glorious post! I so enjoyed your delightful pictures. And I fell in love with the words about home...so true!

Wishing you a delightful week, dear Sheri. Love and hugs to you!

Lowcarb team member said...

I found this such a lovely post.
I enjoyed your words very much. and lovely selection of photographs too.

My good wishes

All the best Jan

Ann said...

I enjoyed reading about your touching and loving September memories.
I loved your pics too especially that bird on a wire
with that gorgeous cloud as backdrop.
September is very dear to me
as it is my mother's birth month,
in fact it was her birthday yesterday
and we still do celebrate it in our own
little way even if she's not with us anymore.

Thanks for sharing this lovely post.

Ann
https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/

roughterrain crane said...

I am very glad to see the visiting of autumn. Your every shot of nature has become more brilliant than it is because your mental autumn color with precious memories added blighter lights on nature in front of you.

Tanza Erlambang - Every Day Issues said...

I enjoy with September in term of temperature: little bit lower in my place.
You have a lot of beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing.


Have a great fall season.

Susan said...

Dear Sheri. That was a lovely post. I love September, too. It's such a lovely month. Hope you have a delightful rest of the week! Susan p.s. Thanks for all your visits and comments.

Jill said...

Love the quote on the window and all the beautiful pictures! Hope your week is off to a great start!

Blessings,
Jill

Carla from The River said...

The photos are wonderful and I enjoy your sharing of your memories.
Have a blessed last week of September.
Carla

Michelle B said...

September does seem like the month to reminisce, remembering school years past, summer fun and special times with family. My nephew is turning 4 this fall, I still get him the board books just to be safe. :) Have a great day!

Chatty Crone said...

I could write a book about what i like here. The geese and birds. The bench in all that beauty. The cloud looked like it diving down. Your story is important and all your other photos! sandie

Carolina G. Ticala said...

Unas fotos preciosas!que tengas una feliz semana!๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ

R.ChamberofBeauty said...

Oh My God, all pictures you have shared have their own beauty. Each pic is telling its own story. September was not very good here in India, we faced a lot of dark and gloomy days and heavy rains but still, I can't ignore its beauty. You have captured some fabulous picture from that month. Great post.
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Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Delightful post Sherry! Loved all of your pictures! Painted rocks are really fun to do, I have a friend whose mother does beautiful ones. Loved all the different perspectives of fall that you shared! Hope you are enjoying beautiful fall weather in your part of the country, it has been a lovely fall here :)

baili said...

Poetical images dear Sheri!

i loved your post
yes either my mom used to cook lots of special hot soups and dishes for our autumn and it still warms my soul the way we used to sit together and had all these while chatting and laughing ah where have gone those beautiful seasons full of love and warmth

Red Rose Alley said...

I love this post - your words and your photos. And I LOVE that window quote! "Four walls don't make a home. You do."

~Jess