From Pumpkin to Pine

  I had a moment of semi-clarity this morn, when after my bath, dressed and groomed, I smelled a house full of pumpkin. Pumpkin candles lit all over my house, to usher in the blessings of the feast. Then while riding the Bi-Polar express, I thought in less then 24 hours I would smell pine. We only have three, maybe four weeks, to get our 'Ho" in order.
  I thought of the Cox family saying their sweet good-byes to their momma, my future daughter-in-law saying, "YES" to the dress, while making my shopping list.
 My Boston bunch so far away, and New Hampshire crew even more in the distant.
 My brothers, my parents, relatives and friends, not near, yet with me, in so many ways.
 The holidays, after the loss of our Ward, will never be the same. Never is a long time, and with all the candles lit in the world, that remains. I know he is sitting next to me, as I type. Maybe twirling his hair, as a little boy, or making a lego village. I hope he knows about Hart getting married, so he can be with us for the hoopla. I hope he knows, that Emma is still the queen, and doing good things. Your older brothers are just the same, Keith's sick sense of humor, that we adore, Kelly works hard, and still enjoys movies, like we Barons do. Brian's ADD still in tack, trying to raise boys and keeping his wicked personality. He is such a good father, and husband to the "The Emily of Boston", they are a hot mess of fun. Dad is older and wiser, and we still make each other laugh. We work hard each day. Hope you are enjoying all your mom's painting? Its good, right? So happy that you had this talent, where ever you land, I hope that your art is all around. You have the palette of the universe, keep painting my precious child.
 I still smell you around, but honestly the pumpkin smell is a little overpowering right now!
 Yes, I still light up the house, someone has to!
 So thankful to be a mom to these wonderful children, and Uma to the best boys on the planet, Adrian and Finn. Blessed  beyond reason, in this season, where pumpkin to pine, surround the memories of love.
 Now let me go crank up this cooking, and decorating.
( I seriously may leave the lights up forever!!)
Happy Thanksgiving( You are welcome for the picture of our toilet!!, Honestly I don't know why I added that picture, for Thanksgiving, but it made me laugh!)