Weekends in October

Down the road, around the corner, over the hill and across the street from the elementary school sits a roadside Pumpkin stand. Near this barn and next to a cemetery.





This stand sits unattended. But they appreciate your honesty.



Something about that I love. I hope most people are honest.









He's finally, totally, absolutely, no question about it, taller than me. Which I suspect had something to do with the resistance to join me on this pumpkin picking adventure. Saturday night he ditched me to hang out with the new neighbors. Loser.





We picked out two pumpkins. And a couple small pumpkin shaped gourds.



I came home and took a cue from Martha. I glittered the small pumpkins.



But the best part is the plan for the big pumpkins. We'll be using stencils from Yes We Carve, to carve OBAMA PUMPKINS! I would say I have too much time on my hands, but judging from the entries on that Yes We Carve site, I'd say I'm not the only one.

Octoberfest

Did you watch!?

I planned my entire day around the debate. We had the best time watching last night, my Mom was shouting out the funniest things. This morning I awoke to my Dad's best Sarah Palin impression. Ask him to do it the next time you see him, it's a hoot. I think in his previous life he was a hockey mom from Alaska...just saying.

Here is an interesting article on the prosperity gospel I blogged about a few days ago and its connection to the subprime lending crisis: Time Magazine: Did God Want You To Get That Mortgage?

Taylorsville is having an Octoberfest this weekend that I'm oddly excited about. I'm hoping there is warm cider. Or something equally as 'fall-ish'. I'm tempted to break out pumpkin roll for the first time tonight. I'll blog about it if I do because I have a fantastic recipe to share for one.

And I've decided I have to make this Crock Pot Apple Butter before my weekend is over. It sounds too easy and delicious to pass up.

But I'll admit, while the excitement of fall is all new and wonderful right now, the summer lover in me is not enjoying the cooler temperatures. I just don't think I have it in me to adjust to the colder weather. I'm sure it'll be another long winter of my whining! (I apologize in advance.)

FYI

IMDB now offers a selection of movies and tv shows, full length viewing, on their website FOR FREE.

You all know me, I'm ALL about the free.

I hope this counts as the Christmas present you are expecting from me.

http://www.imdb.com/features/video/

Really, I put so much thought into this gift.

Trust.

P.S. My Dad and brother are going hunting this weekend for deer and/or turkey. Which is weird. My Dad hasn't hunted deer in nearly 20 years. Jon has only ever hunted squirrel. But, as mentioned, Jon is into archery now. He would very much like to compete with the girl next door (who is also hunting this weekend with her Dad) and try and bag a deer before her.

Yes, he is competitive.

So, they are hunting.

Which means I'm taking my mother antiquing and greenhouse/nursery browsing. I'm so excited. Because I don't think you are ever too old to enjoy stealing time with your mother from your sibling.

P.P.S. Anyone got a good wild turkey recipe? I'm NOT eating deer.