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Always a treat to visit Minnetonka Orchards. The corn maze is great fun. The honeycrisps await. Tonight we'll just eat pie for dinner.

Heavy Stuff

Late summer's rainy weather brought branch-bending juicy raspberries. I'm hoping for a batch of jam.

Fall Break

E's been out of school for the last two days. It seems so long ago that he started kindergarten, yet it's only been six weeks. Quickly enough I was reminded what it felt like to be at home all day with my son. A nice relaxing feeling followed by bursts of energy that are needed all day long to care for an active young mind and body. Yesterday, his "girlfriend" J came over. Of course, J didn't like my homemade mac-n-cheese because it wasn't "orange". E, however, loves it! I relished making it for the kids too. They built a house outside with sticks, yarn, tape and screws and then came inside for some warm food. E will be heading back to school on Weds, two more days at home. 

Fall Soup

Veggie broth, basil, parsley and oregano, celery, carrots, leeks, red cabbage, red & green peppers, kale, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans topped with freshly grated parmesean cheese. All veggies* & herbs were grown in our garden or by our local CSA farm. I made two gallons of this! I started throwing things in my large stock pot and before I knew it I had enough for a very long time. I've already frozen several bags. (*except for navy beans)

Fall Freedom

A fall night at the beach. We'll enjoy the beach until the road leading to it becomes so covered with snow that we can no longer make it. Nothing keeps us away. 

Being There

E's been wanting to catch minnows. So, when Monday came around, and it was pick up time at the bus stop, I had an idea waiting, "How about we go to Lake Minnewashta right now?" "Yes ...!!" excited as if it was a trip to the moon. A quick drive home and lots of gear later we were ready to go for a fall picnic and a couple of hours of beach play before dark. Being there made me even more grateful for all the days E and I had been swimming, playing in the sand and catching critters this summer. We're both still adjusting to life apart and here and there. I'm so happy that I'm available to bring E to-and-from the bus each day. Just being there means so much.