Bye September!

Today is the last day of September!  

September is that transition month between summer and autumn.  Summer tries to hang on for sure and when you get that taste of autumn for the first time, it doesn't last long.  

I'm ready for fall!

Getting Ready for Fall

My two black and white fur babies. :)

My old man fur baby. :)

Notice the full bloom surrounded by new buds.  I love this photo.  It reminds me while one stage or season of life may be ending...new ones are around the corner.  I needed this reminder.

Autumn (with the help of Eric) made these shelves for their bathroom - aren't they beautiful?  She has such a good eye for decor!

Great job, Autumn!  I love it!

I have been listening to these Amish audiobooks - they have four novels in one with one theme.  This one was stories centered around an Amish kitchen.

I pulled out my garden plants.  They just did not do well in this area - not enough sun.  Lesson learned and I will try something different next time.

After finishing cleaning up the garden area, I finished up the side front yard.  My husband took out two gigantic plants I didn't want anymore.  I pulled all the roots out that I could, laid a weed barrier and then new mulch.

My goal is a clean look and a lot fewer weeds to pull, hopefully!!

I am pleased with my project. :)

Another audiobook finished - An Amish Christmas. :)  Four stories in one book.

My college kiddo called me and we got to have a long call catching up!  Made my night!

Autumn always gives me small gifts on the first day of autumn. :)  Pumpkin spice coffee syrup, pumpkin sachet, stencils and an adorable little fall gnome. 

Max going with me on errands and to get his bath at the self-dog wash at Unleashed.

Almost home, the lid came off on the water bottle and started going all over my SUV.  Good grief!

My old boy napping on the front porch.

More decor by Autumn for their bathroom. :)

Another audiobook completed - An Amish Wedding. :)

Happy Birthday, Autumn!

Happy 17th birthday to our Autumn!  

You are a beautiful soul and we love you!

Wedding in Lincoln City, OR

One of the last weddings my husband performed this summer wedding season.

Lincoln City, OR - The Pacific Ocean

A blustery cool day on the ocean needs to finish off with a cup of clam chowder!

Seeing a little bit of fall color!

Welcome Autumn!

Happy first day of autumn!  My favorite season!  Is it yours?

I can't wait for all the little things that make autumn special. :)

Summer's 12th Birthday Party

Autumn and I put on a "Swiss Family Robinson" themed birthday party for Summer.  Here are some of the photos from it. :)

We all dressed up as the characters. :)  

Sierra, Kylee, Summer, and Autumn

We set up air mattresses (rafts) and watched Swiss Family Robinson outside in the backyard. :)

Happy 12th birthday, Summer!