It's a snow go

 The most beautiful month!

Busy days have delayed our trips to some local state parks, but it's so beautiful around our house that I don't feel like I'm missing out.  We're right on the edge of a state forest and the color on our own property is outstanding.

The cardinal blends right in!

Despite having a very light dusting of snow, mainly accumulated in bushes...

...many flowers are still going strong.  I love being able to pick fresh flowers in October!

Cooler weather is bring possums and strange cats to our porch, snacking on Claudia's leftover food.  Calliope keeps a close watch...

...while the kittens keep a close eye on her.

Still-warm sunbeams provide great opportunities for laziness!

October also brings Todd's half-birthday, celebrated on the 15th. This year I made coconut blondies, pressed into half of a pie pan (and held at bay with pie weights and aluminum foil)...

A halved recipe from Desserts For Two

The foil peels away to leave a perfect half pie.

Perfect for two people to celebrate one half birthday!  

October brings the best of both worlds.  We're making fires and cuddling in quilts, but we're also outside in shorts, picking flowers.  It will freeze tonight, but be back up to almost 80 by the weekend.  The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and the trees are glowing with color.  Happy, happy fall!

Have a great week!