apple ciders and horses, no riders

 It's almost time!

The house is decorated and we've watched 16 scary movies...15 to go.  The house is decorated, and I finally got around to decorating the porch.  It's pretty grim.  Our pumpkin harvest this year was abysmal...I'm just not sure what happened!

Compared to last year...sigh.  Next year I'll plant my pumpkin seeds in plastic cells, instead of directly into the ground, to ensure 100% germination.  

2022 pumpkin display

At least we have basically enough to go around...sparingly!

I got several ears of glass gem corn...

...but wasn't quite sure what to do with it.  I probably should've left the husks on, but stripped back, so that they could be tied together and hung.  Next time!  

We're starting to get some chilly days, and more leaves changing.

...and we hike every...single...day.  Either with friends...

...or alone...rain or shine.

Although...it's nice to have other pups around.

It's also the perfect weather for baking.

apple cider caramels from Smitten Kitchen

pumpkin pie pop tarts from Joy the Baker

half cookie cake for Todd's half birthday on 10/15 from Desserts For Two

classic apple pie from Smitten Kitchen

These dark, rainy days are perfect for puzzles...

2000 pieces, completed last week

...knitting...

a "keyhole" scarf, which fits snugly against the neck and keeps the cold out, knitted for a friend's birthday...but I think I'm going to knit one for myself, too.  I don't like baggy cowls so this is perfect!

...and cat naps.

We finally set trail cams up around the property and have caught quite a few visitors!

large coyote

raccoon

white-tailed deer

Looking forward to spotting all sorts of wildlife as the season changes!  Meanwhile, enjoying the creatures that we see every day.

horses across the road

Have a great week!