leaves, country roads and dollar coffees

Today I had an early birthday present from Dave. He insisted we go for a ride and we did. In a HUGE truck, what?? On to south county. Grabbed a dollar coffee at McDonalds. Newmans own.. love it..any size a dollar?? Ok! Then on past Tanglewood into a unknown driveway and voila. he bought me an artist easel. It is very cool, very used and perfect! Now, maybe, he says I will take the time for myself. He also got me a very cool book of drawing ideas and paintings, etc. Then we came home and I cut holly for Christmas. He rode Mater for fall cleanup and overall, had a wonderful day. Shipped some gift boxes and spoke to all of our kids, which is always nice. Ah well. I pray for all of them. Off to dinner and maybe some sketching?