October's End

This spring Brian and I planted a new maple tree. It is a Red October Maple and we can certainly see why it is so named. The tree is a beautiful sight out of our kitchen window. With the end of October, the leaves are now quickly falling, but we will look forward to its beautiful return in the spring.
Also, with the end of October is the end of pastor appreciation month. We have certainly enjoyed all the ways everyone has shown Brian their appreciation, from greeting cards, to baked goods, to gift cards. People have been so generous and thoughtful. One gift however, we must admit we will NOT be eating. Brian was once visiting a St. Peter family in their home and commented on the good aromas from the kitchen. The woman of the house replied that is was squirrel for dinner. Brian almost laughed thinking it was a joke, however, it was not...
It has now become an inside joke between Brian and the family (a wonderful family by the way). One day last week we came home and this family left a gift at our door. Can you guess what the mystery meat is? We are posting a picture so we can refrain from the famous Dave Barry line, "I am not making this up."