Leaves and Fire

On Friday the day began with the golden glow of autumn leaves clinging to the trees. By the end of the day, each leaf covered our lawn in a puzzle of brown and gold. Yep, most of the oak leaves fell and they all fell at once. With the wind blowing the leaves sideways and the addition of rain mixed with snow, we weren't sure that our daughter's day-before-Halloween party would have a bonfire, but my husband came to the rescue so the girls could roast marshmallows, burn marshmallows, and become budding pyromaniacs as only a fire can inspire.

Also, please note that my entries will be few and far between now that the growing season is over. (Well, I have a few lettuce plants that I will harvest soon.) Yet I have already received my first seed catalog!