Fall

Fall is the absolute best time of year, in my book.  I just adore the crisp weather, woodsmoke wafting through the air, and trees embellished in autumnal hues, brilliant against vibrant blue skies.  I love this season, and I especially enjoy the apple and pumpkin treats that accompany it.  I always feel a bit carefree and somewhat unencumbered in September and October too, which is silly when I think about all of the chores that must be hurriedly completed before the onslaught of winter.  In the country, fall means work:  hunting, harvesting, food preparation, wood stockpiling, etc.

This fall has been no different, and Jordan has been working especially hard for us.  Here's a picture of Jordan with the elusive blue grouse he shot, a bird big enough to feed the four of us an evening or two this winter:

This is Thane with his saw, pointing to one of the mammoth old growth trees that he is planning to cut for firewood (good luck, buddy!)

There are much anticipated reprieves to our toil as well.  Halloween, for instance, is a lot of fun for the kids.  Unfortunately, both of the kids were sick and missed the parade this year, so we let them do a little bit of trick-or-treating.  Annabel was Little Red Riding Hood:

 ...and Thane was the Big Bad Wolf (after he had eaten Grandma, of course):

The other fall activity that we most appreciate is sitting around a bonfire after a long day of hard work.  We roast marshmallows, devour smores and have some good quality family time. 

Happy Fall!