Fresh, Crisp October Morning ~ Welcome Fall!

iStockphoto/Ralf Liebhold

The month of September passed by in a blur with, alas, no blog post to update you on all the happenings around Mountain Musings! Be assured, lots was going on around here this past month!

With beautiful garden pumpkins everywhere for inspiration, I've been in the sewing room...creating pumpkin table runners, of course! One runner was for daughter Sarah, so I dropped one in the mail so she could decorate her fall table in Georgia and give her a little taste of home: My sewing room needed some fall decorations too, so I switched out the quilted American flag and put up the pumpkin block my friend Chris made...I love being reminded of her sweet creativity as I work: Remember in an earlier post I showed you a photo of a neighbor's barn quilts she painted for passersby to enjoy? She's been changing them with the seasons! Here's the newest one up for fall. I love seeing these quilt blocks outside every time I go out! Nothing says Fall like going to craft fairs and fall festivals...if you can find any open this year!

Our beloved Dayton Days which I usually write about was postponed until October, 2021. Last year Tom debuted his fine woodworking there, along with Hannah's soaps. You can read about their experience here. They will surely miss going this fall.

So, this year we heard about a local farm's Open House we wanted to attend....Seasons' Yield Farm! Isn't the farm house and grounds beautiful? I loved strolling around just observing and taking pictures: On the recent Open House weekend, which introduced their new Air B&B, lots of folks came to check it out and explore the Bread Barn and its wares. They sell loaves of wood-fired bread, pastries, and on this Open House weekend...pizza!

Here's the Bread Barn and part of the long line I waited in for almost an hour...and then, sadly, I gave up, and didn't sample their morning buns which had been highly recommended: The thought of a delicious wood-fired pizza, though, was almost enough to entice me to stand in line longer...maybe next time! Plenty of wood piled up and pizza boxes waiting for customers:There were a good variety of vendors spread out on the property from alpaca goods to just-picked apples, maple syrup, decorated cakes, and honey: Jonathan enjoyed talking to this vendor, because he and Hannah own a herd share at Creambrook Farm, and we pick up raw milk from them every week: This vendor sold a variety of apples, some unusual kinds I'd never heard of: Sarah, our beloved former resident cake baker :), should have been here to see this lady's decorated cakes for sale: An old truck, a pumpkin, a country flower garden...and sheep in the distance..this farm was right up my alley! I loved the flower beds...and there was a sign that said, "Pick yourself a free bouquet!" Soon it was time for the two of us to leave...Jonathan was headed in to work, and I was headed to the quilt shop. Bye-bye Seasons' Yield Farm...it was a beautiful Saturday for riding out and exploring the countryside! Well, of course, there's lots more fun that happened in September, including a visit on Labor Day from the grandsons who live north of us!

Always a special time to have this game-loving grandson come visit...we know all the game boards will be set up for sure! Count me in when Ticket to Ride gets pulled out!  But there's got to be some fresh air after all those games...here's Uncle Jonathan showing off his pear tree loaded with pears: Let's make sure we get a picture with Great-Granny! After they were headed back home, I realized I could have gotten in there for a 4-generation picture. Awww...

And last but not least, Hannah and I went out for National Daughter's Day last week to a local cafe we'd been wanting to try...Sugar & Bean. Fun outing with an absolutely wonderful daughter! I am blessed!

Looking ahead to October, Tom and I are looking forward to a Virginia fall getaway, compliments of the kids for our 40th! Hope I can get some great pictures of the fall scenery.

~Deb

Comments

[Sarah H]

That looks like a beautiful day to be out and about! Too bad you didn't get a taste of the famous breads. Aww.

[Tammy C]

So love all all of the quilts in the posts.

Red trucks and fall do go together big time.

Nice generational picture.

[erica collins]

It is so good to come here and read about folks living quiet lives that glorify God. Thank you; may God continue to bless y'all.

[victoria]

Busy times up there on the mountain. Look forward to seeing that fall runner you made for Sarah. Have a fun fall get away!

[Sharon]

Hi there! Very nice pictures! Oh how I love the pumpkin runner!!!! So pretty! The pizza menu looks yummy and I love the old truck! The picture of you and Hannah is lovely! Blessings to you and your family!

Sharon