This is Why I Love Fall

Sun shining down on my two best friends...

houses decorated with hay bales, witch flags, pumpkins, mums, and rats...

 rats with big mean teeth (and smelly breath)...

blue skies...

and the crunch of newly fallen leaves under my feet.

The Scarecrows Are Up

The house is clean, decorated and smells like fall candles.

 And we're all settled in for a cold autumn night :)

Flying the Coop

When I was a little girl, every fall the geese would gather together to make the long trek south to their wintering grounds.  With the warmer winters here now, they don't do it as much.

Would you stay?

Or would you go?

Which path would you choose?

Something to think about this Sunday morning :)

Wedding Photos

Since I finally gave Shannon and Kevin their wedding photos last night, I think it is alright if I share a few of my favorites with you now.  The wedding was only two and a half weeks ago, but who's counting:)

It was not only a very beautiful wedding, but also a tremendously fun wedding!!

I hope you enjoy the photos.

  Nothing better than a good wedding and a wonderful couple :)

Congratulations again!!!

I Love the Stones

Glacial erratics that is...

They rock!!!

LaSalle Returns

Dave and I went to Ganondagan State Historic Site today to participate in the festivities associated with the reenactment and return of LaSalle to the Finger Lakes region of New York State.  It was a period appropriate (1669) and quite interesting.  I think you might enjoy the photos.

The cast of characters...

(LaSalle is the one kneeling in on the ground)

It was very windy and given the fact that it was almost 90 degrees yesterday,

60 degrees today felt downright cold!!!

We decided to hike to the long house (above left) to warm ourselves up.

 The path there was so pretty, we decided to keep going.

This boardwalk reminded us both of Cape Cod.

The path continued on and eventually led us to this...

I understand why LaSalle chose this spot.

It is very beautiful and well worth a visit.

A Lone Paddler

Glides across a crystal clear lake

into a sunset that promises endless beauty and peace...

Enjoy your journey today :)