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Oh, the lovely, crisp, colorful days of October! Days filled with pumpkins and leaves, running through the yard with Snoopy (the dog who adopted us this summer), baking in the kitchen, and the smell of wood smoke from our neighbors’ chimneys.
Last week we went to my parents’ house and made a trip out to their garden, to the little pumpkin patch they had planted just because I asked them to (thanks, Mom and Dad!). The children loved helping to harvest them all before the first frost. We came home with a huge pile of pie pumpkins, a few larger ones, and also some squash. I love the color orange in October. Any other time of the year it isn’t my favorite, but in October it suddenly becomes a favorite color. 🙂 We made pumpkin butter with a few of the pumpkins, and roasted the seeds for snacks.
These cookies were completely child-made, and they were so delicious. I enjoy watching them being creative together, even though it makes a tremendous mess! This time our two-year-old guy ended up eating half a bottle of sprinkles…when I walked up to him, he held the bottle up to me and said, “Here, Mommy, want some?” It was so adorable that I just held my open palm out and let him sprinkle them in my hand…it was one of those moments where I just wanted to join in with their childish joys and be part of it all.
“‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.’ And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.”
~Mark 10:14-16
Lori~
Thank you! I'm so glad this brightened your day…I love to share pictures. 🙂
Shelley~
Thanks! I hope your day is blessed!
Mrs. Q~
Thank you!
Heidi~
Thank you for inviting me to your blog hop–I just linked up!
Maxi~
Welcome, and thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to comment!
Tanya~
I'm so happy for you and your family with your new little one!!!! I left you a comment there last night. Hope you're doing well and getting lots of rest! Blessings to you!
Looks like you are enjoying a lovely autumn!! It has been so cloudy and rainy here this past month… 🙁 I love orange in October too, otherwise, like you it is not my favourite colour. 🙂 I was just reminded we have two more pumplins out in the garden that should be brought in.
I love the eating the jar of sprinkles, isn't it so easy to start scolding first, but good for you in enjoying the moment with your little boy. Great reminder for me. 🙂
P.S we had a baby boy last Thursday. 🙂
hello Joy,
here Maxi from The Netherlands; I came here because of the blog bash on women living well;
I just got so warm and cosy because of the sphere of your pictures and your lines. Wow amazing. I will come back often here; to read more about all christianity; I am fairly new to faith but on my way.
greetings maxi
Your pictures are inspirational. Please consider linking this post to my new Fall Harvest Blog Hop. Your images really capture the season beautifully.
https://mysimplecountryliving.blogspot.com/2011/10/first-annual-fall-harvest-blog-hop.html