More bits of fall

Last day of September?  Our last couple of days here in Spokane have been in the upper 70's and upper 40's at night, it hasn't felt like fall at all.  I have been sick with a sore throat and no voice so I've been laying low and staying quiet.  It is HARD to not talk on the phone when your children call especially when it is a big part of your day.  I did step outside for a little bit to enjoy a bit of sun, the colors are so beautiful this time of year.

Then I came in and baked Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, the only thing I changed in the recipe on the breat was from a 1 1/2 cups oil to 1 1/4 cups it didn't seem to make much of a differance.  Both you say?  Yes, one is easy for the kids to grab and go, to the bus when they are running late.  The other is good sliced thick and toasted.  As of this morning one loaf is already gone with the second already cut into.  It is like a potato chip, once you start eating it you can't seem to stop!

Tomorrow October LOAD is on my list of things to do.  There is still time for you to sign up so come join us, we do have a lot of fun and learn things about ourselves along the way! 

Looks of Fall

The wind kicked up this afternoon and left these behind, pine needles. 

They add a differant smell to the fall air when they get a little warm in the sun.  I do wish fall could stay around a little bit longer.  I'm not ready or am never ready to have things all closed up for the winter.  Fall means; tea in the evenings, marching band practice twice a week for my children, pep band for football games and marching band competitions until the end of October.  It all goes so fast, let's all just slow down long enough to enjoy the mild breeze and the smells of fall.