Saturday, September 23, 2017 -- Jeff’s Birthday

This beautiful morning coaxed us out early for a walk around our neighborhood.  We came upon a Farmer’s Market where we bought corn on the cob, a tomato, huge Honey Crisp apples for only $1.99/lb., a pint of rich expensive chocolate ice cream for Glade, and two loaves of the best Great Harvest Bread.  There is a franchise nearby and they sell fresh breads and baked goods every Saturday morning at the market.   These gorgeous red flowers appeared next to the Farmer's Market.

Our walk to the Safeway Grocery takes us right through a section of little antique shops across from an enchanting train track that is camouflaged by heavy plant overgrowth.

Shopping was next on the list and we found our way to a nearby mall and grocery store to get stocked up for a couple of weeks.  And guess what—the mall has a JoAnn’s Fabric Store!!  It made my day.  Glade was a very patient shopper and it was a great day. 

 

New friends invited me to attend a soup and bread dinner and the Women’s Session of General Conference at the stake center.  Powerful messages, strong testimonies, and sweet sisters to share it with, all made for a wonderful evening.  I thought of all my eight daughters and maybe seven granddaughters who were gathered in other places hearing the same beautiful messages and it made me happy even if we couldn’t all go together physically.