cool weather friends

what could be finer than a walk with freinds on a cool autumn day?

fall fun

so many reasons to celebrate.
so may ways to celebrate.


C's birthday.
Cake.


Friendship.
Bobbing for apples.


Happy dogs.
Lots of food.


Harvest plenty.
Clear buckets so you can watch your friends' underwater faces.


Pumpkins.
Carving.


Togetherness.
Roasted seeds.


(Have you ever seen a pumpkin spouting on the inside???)


Autumn weather.
Bringing us closer. Bringing us indoors.


Watching wii boxing.
Expelling energy.


"Ocama" pumpkins.
Pumpkins of many moods.


Families.
Candy Corn.


Martinis carved in pumpkins, complete with olive.
Watching your friend wield sharp objects.



Getting in there and getting dirty.
Joy. Laughter. Smiles.
Full Bellies.

week-end favorites: a list

used book sales and stacks of books
cool weather and blankets to cuddle under
yummy treats and recipes to share
friends to share with and laughter
children's artwork and slobbery tongues
parties and peace vigils
yard sale finds and peanut brittle
deep cups of decaf and clean floors

and then, at the end of that day
i love a dog-tired dog.