Dear Liza,
Our weather has gotten cold! We are looking at 41 F in the mornings, getting up to a still-chilly 53 F. The sunshine keeps it pleasant, but I am wearing three layers most days.
I love this time of year for many reasons, though. The time change and shorter winter days makes sunset-watching practical during after-dinner walks.
The trees are letting their leaves down, and people are very busy raking them up! Portland city has huge scoopers and trucks to come fetch the leaves, but you have to get them into the street. Yesterday, our neighbor April was out getting her exercise.
In Laurelhurst Park, families were making the most of the season. A girl and her mom were choosing just the prettiest leaves for table decorations.
Mom had her hands full and said, “Are we going to be able to use all these?”
The girl said, “We can’t put them back! They’re all so pretty!”
I agree!
I hope you are staying warm and having fun..
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 