Acorn Cap Peg People

We collected a handful of acorn caps to play with and we used them to make little acorn peg people.

They seem like little guardians of the fall festivities–not letting the Christmas elves take over just yet.

Owen enjoyed coloring little features on the peg people.

After a number of assembly-line similar ones Owen surprised me with this gem. A little acorn cap mom holding an acorn baby.  The beautiful product of some uninterrupted time and free access to creative materials.  Children are amazing.

This Week

This Week We:

Tried a new batch of cold process soap–Beeswax Oatmeal

Enjoyed lots of homemade soup–Is it soup season or what?

Tried to make a dent in the bushel and a half of apples I bought on a whim.

Are still reveling in awe at the backyard honey now sitting on our shelf, and counter top, and dinner table.

Are having a good time being reacquainted with grandparents (“I can tell I’m supposed to like you–I’m just not sure why.”)

. : Happy Weekending : .

 

Surprise!

Jeremy’s parents came into town yesterday evening, and brought with them a surprise.

This is the earliest we’ve ever had snow in the five years of living here.

I hope it won’t end my fall gardening plans–think I can still put garlic in?

Fall Leaves

When we walked out in the backyard last week Owen my eldest exclaimed, “Oh, It’s Fall!”

Yes, it didn’t matter that we had talked about it being fall, that the temperatures have necessitated more layers, that our fall holiday celebrations have begun. . . Owen was waiting for the visual cue of fallen leaves on the ground.

And this week we got those leaves. Plenty on the ground.

And more that keep on falling from the trees.

And luckily, we also go some days that weren’t too chilly to go out and enjoy it.