My whole reason for this trip was to go to the Burke's Garden Festival with my mom (my dad tagged along this year too). This festival is small but encompasses many of my favorite things. We started off our day at a little Presbyterian church. They had baked goods, canned vegetables, and yard sale items. From there we went to more yard sales that were located close to the house. Finally, we headed across the mountain into the "Garden" (as it's known). We were able to check out local produce, canned goods, baked goods, crafts, and more yard sale items. And of course lots of pumpkins and gourds.
We had so much fun. And to me, the day was perfect.
Ok, so I didn't get any pics of the actual festival because the beautiful scenery was too distracting.
After the festivial, we went back to the house to make grape jelly. My parent's grape vine was full of grapes this year and so I wanted to learn how to make jelly. Mom and I had a great time together in the kitchen... as always. As this was my first time, I realized I had the easy job. My mom had juiced the grapes before I came which made the rest of the job much easier.
We made seven and a half pints of grape jelly. Of course, I had to quickly try some leftovers on toasted bread.... and it is delicious!
So, as I traveled home Saturday evening (listening to the VaTech game) my heart was full and my car was full of all of the goodies I was brining home. I'm so thankful for family and the fact that I was able to learn something new this weekend! I pray that God will continue to help me be content with the simple things in life.... because more than anything, all I need is Him!
Happy Fall!!
