Mid-October Faves

Wow..how is it mid-October already....and still gorgeous weather here in eastern New York State!!  We have had some crisp cool evenings and chilly mornings but the sun has been absolutely glorious and the colors, although not as vibrant as when the colder temps have occurred in years past, are just so pretty.  I'm loving this weather so I guess that makes fave #1!

Join me in finding other  faves from our week....and link up at Susanne's to read more!!

FIVE FAVES

backyard reading spot

• GLORIOUS AUTUMN WEATHER!  We have had some perfect autumn weather that is for sure.  The evenings have been slightly warmer than usual which isn't helping the vibrant colors of the leaves but they are still pretty...although late to turn.  My backyard isn't ready to rake yet as both maples are just losing the leaves and they are just turning color. I've been able to enjoy my swing this week in the late afternoons before cooking dinner. It's definitely a fave and something I'm thankful for....reading outdoors!

Small mountain in the High Peaks area of the Adirondacks

• HIKING, AGAIN!  Saturday I had plans with my longtime childhood friend to go hiking in the High Peaks region. It was cloudy when we started but the sun did come out at times! The mountain trail we chose was short and the summit is less than 3000 feet high so the climb wasn't too bad since there were switchbacks. If there hadn't been switchbacks though, the last half mile would have been wicked steep!  The views from the summit were marvelous and we could see the fire tower on the Hurricane Mt summit that we had hiked a month ago!  The leaves were past peak when we were there last weekend, but the views were still beautiful.  After the hike, (we were done around 2 pm) we traveled a bit north along the road you see in the above pic, and got our ADK 102 Challenge books signed in this town.  Then we drove back down the mountain to this town to get our books signed there before heading back to the highway and home.  It was a lovely day! Here are a couple of photos from the hike.  They are the high peaks as seen from the summit of Baxter. I'm so grateful for the chance to hike in these  glorious mountains!

• HOT HERBAL TEA:  there's nothing like a steaming cup of hot, herbal tea for a head cold.  I somehow picked up a cold virus, probably from working with the preschoolers, and felt miserable on Sunday morning.  That hot tea tasted so good and really helped clear the nasal passages!  I'm thankful for the variety of tea options available nowadays and particularly like the Throat Coat licorice tea for colds. This was my first head cold in about 2 years so I'm thankful I had some of that tea in the cupboard!

Claire apple picking in NH!

• Text! Our youngest daughter texted us last weekend with photos showing her with other Honors Program students on an apple picking trip.  She said she had a really good time...I'm always thankful when I receive calls or texts from my youngest daughter.  I do miss her so much!  I'm thankful she is in a good university but I sure do miss that girl!

Claire is in wagon right above the TT

• LATE AFTERNOON WALK  Wednesday was a long day at work.....we were so busy with the children, then meetings and it seemed like 3 pm would never get there...and when it did the meeting was still going on!  I ended up getting home later than usual but decided to go over to the town park after changing my clothes and getting in a mile walk. I ended up doing just a little over 2 miles and it felt so good.  Here are some pretty scenes along the pathways I walked. Walking outdoors is always a fave with me.

around the pond

out of The Ramble over to The Rise

along the Ramble

That wraps up my weekly faves. 

 No matter what....always give thanks unto God!!

blessings,