a good time of the year...

much was done inside yesterday and just a dab outside...

this mess is gone...

the radish were still blooming, but I pulled them anyway...

and we dug the carrots...

which I only planted for the foliage...

because they are softer and prettier than the asparagus fern

and even if you don't thin them out, you still get enough carrots for a big pot of veggie soup...

it was a pretty day, not too hot and not too cold...

and it cleaned out waiting for fall decor...

and we moved these out from under the walnut tree...

the nuts are starting to fall...

DH and I went for a drive early in the evening...

as the sun started to sink and cast shadows here and there...

and knowing that soon we would all be going into another harvest week...

trying to rest and take in all of this wonder while we can...

for the most part, we seem to miss fall...

and the wonder of it...

just trying to get through the long hours...

and all the aches and pains that come with age...

and DH trying to keep up with the younger guys...

and the funny thing is, he handles it better than they do...

this is one of the best times of day here on the prairie...

the time when we wind down and rest awhile...

driving around looking at all the work that will be coming later on...

we lost a baby through the night...

he was never very strong to begin with...

never played like the others...

a sure sign of a bad heart...

and he passed in the early morning hours...

he was one of Mira's babies...

so we are down to 3 of them and 3 of the others...

and these all seem to be active and playful...

running and leaping and bouncing around here...

there is a front coming in...

I can feel it in me bones...

stiff, very stiff this morning...

hoping it brings some rain...

even though the farmers haven't really gotten a good chance to get started yet...

I would love to have all the color of fall...

as dry as it is now, it will all be browns if we don't get some rain...

have a good day...

got a baby coming soon and Craig and Britters work from noon until 6 and 7...

going to be a long afternoon for me...

;)

what's a girl to do?

got a cranky baby and facebook doesn't work...

but we did get out this morning...

and I did get some photos...

been all day trying to get them downloaded and uploaded... 

but here are our bloomers today...

and the last of the rose of sharon...

so sad...

got another mum here...

had a couple birds at the feeder this morning...

and we picked a few tomatoes...

got a couple of watermelon...

about the size of a ping pong ball...

do ya think I got time?

maybe...

if the weather stays warm enough...

just think...

watermelon for Thanksgiving...

nothing looks real great around here...

severe cracks in the yard...

the flood of fall colors have yet to happen...

and the fields are not quite ready...

remember, we had a wet spring and everything went in later than normal..

and some things just look plain sad...

so you have seen sad, and now pathetic...

a boy and his cat...

one who likes to hang upside down and stills plays with his tail...

Mr Wiggles refuses to grow up...

and a few of the pretty things around here...

using the kids football to decorate with this fall...

started working on the book case on the deck a couple weeks ago and that's all that's been done...

kind of doesn't feel like fall when you are sweating and the ac is on...

we have some cooler days this week and cooler nights for sure...

gotta run...

baby is crying again...

please pray for her...

she doesn't feel good...

Mira's babies...

have sure grown...

5 weeks old on Saturday...

soon, they will be available for adoption...

they are big and strong...

they are eating a little bit of mom's food...

pooping on their own...

got Princess today so have to hurry...

she is starting to fuss a bit...

so have a fun day and smile at everyone...

;)

something new...

using a new photo editor...

so hang with me this week while I try some things out with it...

blanched some tomatoes this morning...

and then made a pot of goulash for us...

its good...

took a walk...

and took some photos...

the darker fall colors are happening here...

and the corn is rustling in the breeze...

the beans are drying out...

leaves are falling and the walnuts are starting to drop...

its just an amazing time of the year...

didn't make it to the pumpkin patch this weekend...

so have that on the list for next weekend...

;)

so, what did you do today???

it was a very good day...

we had a wonderful fall day here...

we got moving slow and was still doing housework when this little thing arrived...

there is nothing like holding a baby...

nothing in this world...

but her mama worked a short shift today, so we had time for a short ride in the afternoon...

I told you it was a beautiful day...

we quietly celebrated 29 years of being married, 30 years of being together...

we dined on vegetable soup and hamburgers...

took a couple walks...

watched some tv...

and just spent the day together...

I guess after all this time, I should keep him...

he does make me laugh, smile and sometimes stomp my feet...

but I wouldn't have him any other way...

I hope we have another pretty day...

need to pick tomatoes...

we are sure this is his last weekend off before harvest...

so, I need to take it easy on him...

;)

have a fabulous day...