Picnicking Amongst the Deer

Bethy and I like to make bucket lists

for the various seasons to make sure we take time to enjoy

the marvelous things each time of year has to offer.

One of the items on our 2013 Fall bucket list 

was have a picnic in the Mount Olivet Cemetery

and enjoy the company of the herd of deer that 

have taken up permanent residence there.

It was the most splendid afternoon.

Our picnic was made up of different treats from Trader Joe's

Thank goodness they finally made it to Utah!

The weather was gorgeous, sunny and warm and just beautiful

Mount Olivet Cemetary, located on 4th south directly

across from the U of U football stadium, is a beautiful and peaceful place.

It's one of those cemeteries that has big, sculpted tombstones of mourning

angels scattered around the grounds.

It has a large variety of old, mature trees

It has a charming herd of rather tame deer

It has numerous marble benches, perfect for pondering

It has softly rolling hills

It has a peaceful silence

It has beauty

After lunch we went to Retro Rose

to do a little antiquing.  

Sadly, that adorable antique store is going out of business

but because of that, we found some amazing deals

on some beautiful pieces. 

We both walked away with some 

antique treasures.