Yesterday, a combined effort went into an 80th birthday and a reunion with my hubs, very large family. It was another gorgeous October day and the party was held on the 72 acre lake at Simpson Park. This park was a new and really nice discovery to us so, we’ll be back. The celebration was complete with a colorful cake and lots of family, food, fun and games!
Lighting the first campfire in the fall always makes me feel like an excited little kid again. Last night conditions were perfect, not too warm, not too cold, not too breezy. Recent yard clean up provided a lot to burn.
Does anyone remember swapping spooky tales while sitting around listening to the peaceful crackle! A campfire in the middle of the woods really sets the tone for story telling. Eeks.
Smell smoke? Hope we have marshmallows!
The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum Marshall) is among my favorite trees to observe in October. We have several varieties but an especially large “Sugar Maple” variety, offers the first glimpse of the brilliant fall color ahead. I decided to get a closer look while I was out wandering yesterday.
I think it’s time for a nature walk to collect some fall specimens!
"Woodsy Woners" fabric line
As I enjoy my work break and still on a quest to rejuvenate, I tagged along on a home school day, field trip event at a local attraction, “The Magic House.” What fun! It really is a magical place especially for kids and the kid in all of us.
There were so many things to see, explore & enjoy a hands on experience like, an electrifying ball that stands your hair on end.
A giant beanstalk to climb,
tunnels to crawl through
and a three-story slide for a quick descent.
A kid size house…
..a staircase of books to the library…
…and near by, a pint-sized market.
There were mysteries to solve…
through secret fireplace passage ways…
and a rotating bookcase to reveal a secret room!
A colorful kaleidoscope…
..crazy contraptions…
…and flying art suspended over the Picnic Basket Cafe.
It was a memorable, fun, fall field trip and a great place to recall a child’s perspective in such creative and inspiring ways. More days like this should help the harmony return to my life and nurture the creative self.
A GIVEAWAY! – To kick off the fall festivities of the season, I am offering these fun fabric fat quarters and patch panel. Simply comment to enter . Post on your blog or let me know you like Facebook’s Tidings of Great Joy, LLC for two chances to win! Do both for a third chance but please, be sure to let me know. This will be a quick turn around so, hurry and spread the word.
Announcing a winner October 13th.
I am also including some spooky images and sheet music prints for crafting.
“Hair Raising Halloween” fabric is available in quilt shops now.
Fall is my absolute favorite season and winter is a close second. So, several months coming right up that I fully enjoy! Beginning yesterday, our weather finally caught up with the season. It was a brisk and cloudy day with a perfect weather week lying ahead! Almost time to scout out those pumpkins, eh?
Still working on our “Hair Raising Halloween” pillows…..
…and catching up on fabric cutting. I hate to admit how far behind I’m running but I’ve owed fabric to a few folks and finally, it’s on it’s way. Feels good….
..and getting back on the walking trail this morning.
