Belinda's birthday, part 2

Belinda got to extend her birthday by a day as we made the drive to Northglen to her happy place for her birthday thanks to a present from Charles' mom.

Happy birthday, Belinda!

Belinda's birthday pumpkins

Tea from Julie Weindel

Belinda celebrated her birthday today with Charles and Wesley on a delightful autumn day in the shadow of the Flatirons. Belinda was born on an October Sunday in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England to Joe & Sheila (Barlow) Hammitt.

October visitors

We were happy to welcome the Revs. Anna and Daniel Viehland to the parsonage today. After a tour of the church (where Charles gifted them with some books), we went to lunch at South Walnut Cafe, one of our favorite local eateries. 

After lunch, we returned to the parsonage and enjoyed showing them our lovely home. Charles was especially happy to show them his button collection and even happier to gift them with TEN paintings!

It's snowing!

The first faint dusting of snow fell along the Front Range this morning, a sign of colder, wetter days to come. It didn't stick of course, that comes later, but it was still nice to see!

Doing our part

We did our civic duty this morning, completing our ballots for the upcoming election. Here in Colorado, we get automaticly sent ballots which can be completed and dropped off at thearby rec center. Easy-peasy!

Helping our neighbors

We took a load of donations collected at the church to the nearby high school today. It was nice to be able to share with our neighbors!

Signs of the season

 

Mo's memory lives on in Elbert

Belinda's brother, Rob, sent pictures of the tree that was planted in memory of their mom in April 2020 (see this link for the blog post for that day).

Belinda in Cheyenne

Belinda had a wonderful time with the Mountain Sky Conference's United Women in Faith annual meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming this weekend. 

Another autumn day on Gillaspie Dr.

We're enjoying the season!

 

The "secret garden" is nice this time of year

The critters love the berries

Welcome!

Wesley keeps an eye on the back yard

The days are growing steadily shorter and the tempratures are gradually lowering as we make our way through the season of autumn.

Belinda at lunch and on the road

Lunch at Chatauqua

 

Belinda with "Fred"

Belinda had a full day today! First up was the monthly lunch gathering of ladies from our church. This month the group met at the Chautauqua Dining Hall in Boulder. 

After lunch, she had her turn to hit the open road, heading to Cheyenne, Wyoming for the Mountain Sky Conference's United Women in Faith annual gathering!

Autumn blossoms

Charles offered a hand to a neighbor yesterday and we when came back from lunch, we found a lovely assortment of flowers from her garden waiting for us.

A Lander gathering

Charles is ready to go!

Bishop Oliveto shares with the gathering

Breaking bread together

A nice way to wrap things up

Home again!

Charles was among the 100+ in-person (and another 40+ online) in Lander for the first gathering of the Mountain Sky Conference clergy in three years. It was wonderful to be with so many colleagues again!