{"id":4176,"date":"2009-10-17T02:30:00","date_gmt":"2009-10-17T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icalltheshot.com\/?p=4176"},"modified":"2009-10-17T02:30:00","modified_gmt":"2009-10-17T02:30:00","slug":"stay-cation-blessings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icalltheshot.com\/?p=4176","title":{"rendered":"Stay-cation Blessings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we round the bend of our little stay I\u2019m filled with emotion, to the point I can\u2019t keep it all in. As hubby held me tight this morning, tears pooled as I could no longer hold it in. When he asked what was wrong, I assured him that all was well and explained that it was sweet emotion.<\/p>\n<p>The day started with the prettiest little setting here at our house.<\/p>\n<p>A partial view of what we tasted as we woke &#8211; love it that we have this view without even getting out of bed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk_KuGsZlI\/AAAAAAAAEEw\/8Kd-39U7_iE\/s1600-h\/DSC05950.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk_KuGsZlI\/AAAAAAAAEEw\/8Kd-39U7_iE\/s400\/DSC05950.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393411482160227922\" \/><\/a><br \/>The beauty surrounding us is indescribable. Even my hubby (who does not appreciate the cold weather) admitted how pretty it was. But he also states that \u201cit\u2019s a sign that it\u2019s time to go\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The street in front of our home<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/StlAbhBKavI\/AAAAAAAAEE4\/4VM1WSqF9U4\/s1600-h\/DSC05969.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/StlAbhBKavI\/AAAAAAAAEE4\/4VM1WSqF9U4\/s400\/DSC05969.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393412870216772338\" \/><\/a><br \/>Secretly I had the wish of seeing one last snowfall before we moved away. Perhaps it\u2019s the sentimental side of me, I really don\u2019t know. But that dream came true yesterday as it snowed all day and into the night. But the greatest blessing came this morning as it stuck through the night.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m still in awe that it came right smack dab in the middle of our autumn blessings. I feel double blessed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-7JZLMHI\/AAAAAAAAEEo\/7jBPNiHStAI\/s1600-h\/DSC05973.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-7JZLMHI\/AAAAAAAAEEo\/7jBPNiHStAI\/s400\/DSC05973.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393411214607593586\" \/><\/a><br \/>My mission was to enjoy the moment and take in as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-hvOE20I\/AAAAAAAAEEY\/R75DkSutr80\/s1600-h\/DSC05951.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-hvOE20I\/AAAAAAAAEEY\/R75DkSutr80\/s400\/DSC05951.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393410778084989762\" \/><\/a><br \/>Our neighbors front yard<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-V52fWEI\/AAAAAAAAEEQ\/aovNEfyi0Mc\/s1600-h\/DSC05960.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-V52fWEI\/AAAAAAAAEEQ\/aovNEfyi0Mc\/s400\/DSC05960.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393410574780422210\" \/><\/a><br \/>A tree in our side yard<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-rkUQmWI\/AAAAAAAAEEg\/JUyUqcFW0aM\/s1600-h\/DSC05964.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-rkUQmWI\/AAAAAAAAEEg\/JUyUqcFW0aM\/s400\/DSC05964.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393410946956826978\" \/><\/a><br \/>Hubby\u2019s car was picked up and his little car is already on the road for California.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-HmcpzYI\/AAAAAAAAEEI\/nJfq_3i6e3A\/s1600-h\/DSC06002.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk-HmcpzYI\/AAAAAAAAEEI\/nJfq_3i6e3A\/s400\/DSC06002.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393410329053613442\" \/><\/a><br \/>Can\u2019t get enough of my guy<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk9-UMHr4I\/AAAAAAAAEEA\/zKxvREaRpWg\/s1600-h\/DSC05999.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk9-UMHr4I\/AAAAAAAAEEA\/zKxvREaRpWg\/s400\/DSC05999.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393410169533607810\" \/><\/a><br \/>Loved the pose they struck as they finished up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk93HVLPbI\/AAAAAAAAED4\/FtSCSG1IOkA\/s1600-h\/DSC06011.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk93HVLPbI\/AAAAAAAAED4\/FtSCSG1IOkA\/s400\/DSC06011.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393410045822844338\" \/><\/a><br \/>Hubby\u2019s final day of work was yesterday and he had to take a break from his \u201cStay-cation\u201d work here at home to go in and return his work related items. It was a good day and he\u2019s grateful for the last 10 years with the company.<\/p>\n<p>We celebrated last night at the Japanese restaurant<\/p>\n<p>Later in the evening hubby pulled out this sack<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk9ep0RO-I\/AAAAAAAAEDo\/PI6-0p3WHbI\/s1600-h\/DSC05929.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk9ep0RO-I\/AAAAAAAAEDo\/PI6-0p3WHbI\/s400\/DSC05929.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393409625583336418\" \/><\/a><br \/>Earlier in the day he stopped by the candy store and picked up my favorite fudge ever.<\/p>\n<p>Peanut butter chocolate swirl<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk9V2Q-CwI\/AAAAAAAAEDg\/ZZhJURrUEdo\/s1600-h\/DSC05934.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk9V2Q-CwI\/AAAAAAAAEDg\/ZZhJURrUEdo\/s400\/DSC05934.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393409474306116354\" \/><\/a><br \/>I&#8217;m so grateful for my husband and the blessings that surround us.  I&#8217;m thankful for the beautiful snow that I so wished to see once again.  My cup is full and I feel ready to embark on our next great adventure.<\/p>\n<p>May the blessings that surround you bring joy your way.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk9EitQXtI\/AAAAAAAAEDY\/Yx8F1DxTzig\/s1600-h\/Autumn09BlogSignature.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 78px;\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_15jEUMtexcE\/Stk9EitQXtI\/AAAAAAAAEDY\/Yx8F1DxTzig\/s400\/Autumn09BlogSignature.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393409176998272722\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we round the bend of our little stay I\u2019m filled with emotion, to the point I can\u2019t keep it all in. As hubby held me tight this morning, tears pooled as I could no longer hold it in. 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