Autumn and Apples Favors

It was with sadness that I learned about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II this afternoon.  I've done five presentations about her life, which necessitated reading many books, so I almost felt like I knew her from afar.  There will never be another monarch like her.  We all knew she wouldn't live forever, yet we hoped she'd live long enough to become a centenarian like her Mum. Even so, she was granted long life, and lived it well and finished well.  Rest in Peace, Your Majesty.

I was asked yesterday if I would make favors for Whitney guests at this Saturday's Autumn and Apples tea. Yikes! Three days to purchase supplies and make 45 favors.  I knew they'd have to be fairly simple and supplies would have to be readily available.  A trip to the local craft store provided what I needed, and I began measuring 1/2 oz. packages [yield 7 cups] of Apple Cinnamon Spice black tea.   It's the tea that will be served on Saturday.

Below is what I made.  I sent a photo to management this morning and it was approved.

I took a break this afternoon to go to the Farmer's Market in Sterling Heights, MI.  Most farmer's markets are on Sunday when I don't shop, so I was delighted to see a sign Tuesday morning on my way for my final knee injection, that it was open every Thursday from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Today was a picture perfect day with clear skies and temps hovering around 80 degrees.

We got there just after opening and several people were already there.  It was a fun experience and we will go again.

We purchased more peaches and fresh corn... and homemade cannolis, which didn't make it home.  Yum!

Great-granddaughter, Evie, started kindergarten yesterday, and with joy I share the pictures her mommy posted.

Her sister, Juliette [Jules] will miss her while she's away at school.