Let it Snow...Let it Snow...or Just Let the Leaves Fall

I didn't say where to let it snow. Our family in the Hills have had over 1/2 the annual snow fall average so far this season all before November. We are just shutting off the sprinklers outside and starting to winterize the house and yard. And raking and raking and raking the leaves. Cindy and I sat this morning watching the wind blow the leaves up and down our street and from one yard to the next. Share and share alike is what I say. The large oak tree beside our house has been dropping the acorns on our roof, between the gusting winds and the squirrels, it sounds like hail.


 

Our deck has become a 'Hard Hat' area.

 

No two leaves are exactly alike...at least not in the last 14 bags I've collected.
 

It has been a very pretty Fall season around here.



I had a cord of wood delivered yesterday...so now I feel like winter may come. The price included delivery and dumping it onto my driveway...stacking not included. So that was my workout last nite.

We are part way there.



Now all I need is two aspirin and a massage. 

I know the season has changed when it's time to start cooking a "practice turkey". At least that is what I like to call any turkeys we cook before Thanksgiving. Cindy likes turkey...once in awhile. I think she could do with out the practice turkey (or turkeys) before having it again at Thanksgiving. But she surprised me yesterday when she got home from getting groceries. She could hardly contain herself when she let me know SHE bought the first turkey of the season. Now I know she really loves me. The funny thing is she can't help being so proud of herself that she actually thought of buying a turkey before I brought up the idea. About 10 times last nite she looked at me with this huge grin and said "I bought you a turkey!" Yes dear...I'm very proud of you...kind of like tying your shoes by yourself ...or riding a bike for the first time. I think she wanted a trophy and a parade. I'm pretty sure I heard her say to herself this morning "I bought him a turkey". It was a big deal...now how do I tell Cindy that this is just one of many practice turkeys of the season?

 

 

Practice...practice...practice is what I say.

So whether your Fall consists of snow, leaves or 80 degree weather...be sure to practice what you love the most...and go ahead and throw yourself a parade.