The Grateful Tree

Last year my mom and I made a Grateful Tree with friends. This is how you make it.

Things you will need:

Branches

Rocks or Pebbles

Vase (your choice on size)

Fun fall paper

Black thread

Hole puncher

Go outside and find branches you think best represent a tree. then put them in the vase using the pebbles in the bottom to hold them in place. Then get your fun paper and cut out leaves(any shape). Do not forget to make stems. Then use the hole puncher and punch holes beneath the stems. Then cut the black thread and tie the sting so you can hang it on the branches. Then on Thanksgiving around the dining room table before you eat, each person can write on their leaf what they are thankful for. Above is a picture of our tree from last year.

~Olivia Vestal

A Typical Fall Day

North Carolina State Fair, 2011

19th Anniversary

On Oct. 3 my parents had been married 19 happy years!!

~ Olivia Vestal

Williamsburg and Jamestown Trip

Fall Garden

During the past few weeks we have been pulling up summer garden plants, tilling, and replanting. Even though we started a little late this year we still hope for an abundant crop. This fall we planted radishes, cabbage, lettuce, and spinach. To God be the glory!

~Olivia Vestal

Favorite Fall Items

The first day of fall has come and gone. My sister and I have started pulling out our favorite fall items. Here are two of our favorites. The picture on the right is Lenyer's new fall purse (from Goodwill). Above is a picture of my cowgirl boots.

Olivia