Wednesday, October 22, 2008

In the middle of fall and didn't even realize it



So fall came fast for me this year. I couldn't wait for it to get here and then didn't even notice when it came. I walked out back to find that all of our beautiful leaves are already on the ground.





And that of course means lots of raking!





It also means yummy apple butter. Our neighbor has been very generous and is allowing us to have apples from her tree. They make the best apple butter.



It seems like we are taking on a new tradition with fall as well. This is the second year that we have gone to a pumpkin patch. The kids loved it this year! I think they enjoyed digging through the weeds looking for the gourds that "Mommy just had to have."







And of course Simeon can make a sword out of anything! He picked this up instead of a pumpkin to protect us from anything that could be lurking in the field.

3 comments:

gina said...

your leaves are so pretty!

rebecca said...

love that last shot of Abe in the corn. too sweet.

Anonymous said...

I love your pictures! Press some of those beautiful leaves and use them for name place cards at the table, or other messages! Love you all! Mom