And all the summer flowers,
The red fire blazes,
The gray smoke towers.
--from Autumn Fires by Robert Louis Stevenson
I love watching the colors of sunset drape over acres of farmland. It's earthy and romantic...and reminds me of my days in New England where autumn leaves cascade for miles along the route to Walden Pond.
With the warmth of Indian summer still hanging in the air, Jeff & I decided to take our son to Christ Orchard in Elmwood. We tromped through many fields before picking a pumpkin about twice Hayes' weight and size! Hayes tends to be more of an urbanite like his mamma, so he preferred to be pulled in his wagon rather than walk through muddy fields.
I was so tickled that my toddler wanted to push me on a swing out front, that I let him give me a big push forward, forgetting that I would instantly fall back--on him! Seconds later, I heard a thud and scream! That's right--you can send in your nominations for Mom of the Year pronto!
Autumn is a great reminder that life is always evolving...and every dimension and season of life is worth celebrating and reflecting upon.
--Catherine
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