So even though we have been "watching" football and stitching away for a few weeks now, it seems like today....finally.... It's here. We have rain in our forecast and its been a pretty blustery day, all day long. I got out early and got my walk on. hahahah Even though I wasn't quite feeling it all that much today. I can feel the weather changes in my knees and in my shoulder... This is not a sign of old age.... This is a sign of metal knees and a car accident shoulder.. ... At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Remember how I always cooked down our jack o lanterns and roasted the seeds? Well this year I bought a couple of sugar baby pumpkins, the kind used specifically for pies. Mmmm Mmmmm Mmmmmmm. There is a large difference in the meat. I baked it first and then pureed it in the blender. I have been having pumpkin in just about everything from my protein drinks to my oatmeal. So good.
Before I set out of the house today I made up a good ol' beef stew for the crock. Boy... it sure makes dinner something to look forward to when you have had to smell something so darn good allllllldayyyyylonggg.
I found these beautiful sunflowers at the grocery yesterday. I walked past them at first....
Then turned my cart around and snatched them up. They were the last bunch and am I glad I did. They are so cheerful and happy. Bright and sunshiny. and even though that isn't usually something I think about to much, they have brightened it up in here today.
Since we changed the clocks back it has been getting so dark in here so early, because of the mountain behind us. It always surprises me... even though I have been here forever... I'm never quite ready to feel like closing up shop at 3:30 or 4 pm.
I bought my amaryllis bulb yesterday as well. Shall I tell you the color of the bloom now of make you wait. Hmmmmmmm we'll see. These have brought me so much joy over the years. When the girls were little we planted it together and they helped me turn it towards the sun to try to keep the stem straight. Do you remember??
I have always wanted to make a Log Cabin Quilt. This is my attempt. I am hand piecing it. I love the colors which will show up better in later posts ( remember there is no sun today) Seth and I talked about getting a new four poster bed for our new bedroom in Georgia. This will go on it nicely.
I was contemplating my fruit bowl this morning as I sipped my coffee. Since I have started eating so healthy I have noticed the changes that have come to it as time goes buy. I am eating seasonally and enjoying it sooo much. This summer its was filled with peaches and nectarines and plums... which slowly began to change to more apples and all the different pears and even some navel oranges. Banana are always a must around here.Right now I have found my perfect apple. It's called a Honey Crisp and it is the most delicious apple I have ever eaten. Crisp, sweet, tart and so juicy it actually runs down your arm without a napkin close by. If you have never had one, seek them out. Let me know what you think. I love them.
I have even started trying all the new squashes in the grocery. I have to admit I was never a fan. I've stuck pretty much to zucchini and yellow, acorn in the winter. Please don't ever tell me about how delightful spaghetti squash is... thank you very much. If I want to eat spaghetti its gonna have to be made with flour and egg. I'm just saying. But I am trying to "open my mind" and "expand my horizons" hahahahahahaahhaah
Until next time, Be so blessed you just can't stand it. Blessings, Sue
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