~ October Snapshots ~

 Well my friends, another month is leaning into its final days.
Orange, reds, golds, and rust colors are prevalent.
Mill Hill Meadow is decorated for Fall and Halloween
*Pumpkins and squash nestled in the borders around the house.
*Wild turkeys
* More wild turkeys..
*Front porch Witch parking
*Field and shrubs all aglow in Fall colors.

*Sunflower colored pom~pom wreath { Gift from a friend }
*Witch at Gardner Village
*Canning jams
* Water wheel at Gardner Village.

The air was colder today... warming up to just 52 degrees.
 Soon, we will have a frost.

~As October bids us farewell for another year, and we welcome November, the month of giving thanks, a short list of all that awaits us :

 The annuals will die off, and the perennials will nod their heads and go to sleep for the winter.
Windows will stay closed during the days, and extra blankets will fluff the beds and keep us cozy throughout the nights.

We'll click on lamps earlier in the evening, and warm a cup of cocoa to sip on.
Soup will be the star of weekly menus.
Herbs will grace the kitchen window sill, once more, to brighten winter days.

Books that have been collected throughout summer will be stacked on side tables, just waiting to be read.
Puzzle building, Uno games and Scrabble skills will be sharpened and shovels too.
Snow melt will be placed front and center on the garage shelf.

Cozy blankets and fuzzy warm socks to keep us warm.
Slippers for some....

Candles crackling, and a fire in the fireplace.
Soft snow falling, and that blue light that gathers before a storm.

Winters not so bad.....

~Attitude of gratitude
~Feeling blessed that my kids totally "get" me.
They know that I am resistant to change. So today, after many, many, many times of telling me about Pandora {the internet music site} our daughter patiently sat down with me, explained it once again, and helped me find beautiful music to enjoy while I putter~butt.  Yay! Loving this stuff!
Better late, than never.
~I am so grateful for safe travels. We have done a lot of traveling up and down the freeway recently.
I never take for granted the safety that our Heavenly Father affords us, and that we always make it home safe and sound.
~Feeling thankful that finally, all the borders are cleaned out, and ready for their long winters sleep.