Tuesday, October 27, 2009

leaves and rain



Illness makes me lax at blogging. But that's ok. We have rain and leaves and rain and leaves galore here, in all possible combinations and are not quite sick of them just yet. I am loving the damp earthy rich scent that hangs just outside my front door and that sharpness which heralds the beginnings of cold, and the longings for hibernation and the cosiness of burrowing in with those you love.

The start of Halloween fun and excitement began last week with both apple and pumpkin picking. For carving, for thick soup and of course for chocolate covered eating.









6 comments:

Amber Liddle said...

how nice that your halloween festivities just started. It's been crazy for a month in the US, and now it's already on to Christmas, before Halloween is even here! Calm down, people, let us celebrate one at a time!

Claire said...

Oh yeah I have already seen the Christmas junk in shops already, makes you shudder doesn't it ? :)

Julie said...

What gorgeous photo's!! The kids all look like they are having so much fun outside in the rain. I love walking in the rain, but my kids are not that keen on it..... Readng this post has made me all excited about halloween too! hope you are all well and enjoying the beautiful atuumn season. Julie X
Oh yeah have you decided about getting a four legged friend yet??? Lola's favourite thing to do at the moment is lie in the (stinky)doggie bed with her buddy Lenny.... Very cute! X

devonmama said...

Oh Claire your pumpkin is wonderful! You've reminded me to harvest ours so I have time to get it ready for Halloween xx

Wyld Jane.. said...

Messy all round i love it xx

Anonymous said...

love Felix and the jack o' and the Beauty looks like she is in pure bliss. love this time of year!