Fallesque 10 on 10 for October

The seasons are changing right before my eyes so today's ten on ten is capturing some of fall in my everyday routine.

Frost on the grass and this dandelion.

Sunlit pumpkin on my neighbor's front porch.

Practicing making faces at the breakfast table. (this is for you Granny)

Cute scarecrow seen on the way to the gym.

The view that caught my attention after my workout- snow on Pikes Peak.

The makings of my little girl's super hero Halloween costume- I'm so excited about this.

Her shoes... her big brother wore these first.

Nothing like a fall apple.

She asked me to put her in the bag.

The new bounty of antelope meat fresh from the processor.

As promised...

Remember the ugly blue carpet and the wall paper...

before

after with paint and new laminate floors

we can't wait for a fire in this cozy room

and the dining area with floral wall paper...

fresh paint, new light and bamboo window covers look better

this is the dinosaur room... not for our little girl

new paint and the decor from her room in our previous house

no before photo of the half bath downstairs but just imagine wall paper and yuck

now fresh light aqua paint, new rug and things hung on the wall... hopefully we will also put new linoleum tiles when we also do them in the kitchen and entry way.

So this is the beginning of the home make-over tour.

Our goal is to finish by the holidays in November... say a prayer we do finish!

Triple header- Bag Lady

My kids like to make random items into hats- really random things.

riding helmet

cooking cap

cute cheesy grin

Fall Festival- a Discovery!

Last weekend we went to Rock Ledge Farm's fall festival. It was 80 degrees and we were with our new friends from swim class.

All the kids on old farm equipment... not one is looking at the camera.

A 100 year old tree. It is hallow but still bears fruit.

Searching for candy hidden in the hay.

Straw bale maze

Turning the wheel to help with apple cider making.

It was fun to discover this new to us place with new friends.

My September Craft

I know it's October 7th already, but I did do my monthly craft for September and didn't want any disappointed readers to miss out:) These are inspired via Pinterest and created in pages on our macbook!

This hangs in our entry... I smile when I read it and it is a good reminder for our family and home.

These will hang in our living room which is our toy room as well. They are just cute!

So there's my crafting. Crazy I know. I'm just getting warmed up to make some awesomeness for Halloween and Christmas!

Also to come... a 3 room preview of the house transformation. I wanted to do it all at once, but we are in a holding pattern on several rooms due to projects needing more time.

Two trips = One long post

Last week we all went on vacation.

I visited my BFF in PA with a very short trip in to New York City.

Here are some of my highlights...

We were in the city for only about 5 hours, but I do heart NYC!

We walked down Fashion Ave. to Times Square

My nod to Project Runway

BFF's in the city... Chrysler building in the back I think

Headed to the Lincoln tunnel back to the farm...

My newest BFF Cheyenne. She's a young pony only ridden 2 times before I got on her. She greeted me each day and was fun to ride despite not knowing how to go or be steered.

Goaty! Inherited with the property being cared for by 2 mangy great perinese.

A sneak peak at my 40 is the new 30 photoshoot!

My grandmother's necklace

Capturing the afternoon light

Boyd took the kids camping all week while I was away.

The visited the ranch in Cimarron.

A friends property in Buena Vista.

Camped with the Williams boys near Boulder.

And rounded off the week with the Fall festival at the Dolenc's.

The little Broadmoor at the ranch

A visit from the horse

With Mor Mor and Mor Far riding ATV's

Another ATV ride in Buena Vista

Fishing

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

Supper time in the camper

Rocky mountain sunshine

Pony rides at the fall festival

We all made it home safe and sound and tired! So glad for the time away and to see family and friends. Apparently we all had fun with horses!

September Ten on Ten

Here's my ten on ten- linking up with A little bit of sunshine

This was the start of the day... it's going around our house

The pattern of my new $4 garage sale skirt... that Boyd found for me!

My new stack of frames from Ikea... big plans for these

One of my favorite pieces of art that was made special for me

Above her crib and I smile at it every time I see it

He's the last of us to get sick... slows him down, a little

Belly button

Finally got to look at this after having it for 2 weeks

I get to ride a real one next week

Kept saying "cheese" while I was taking a different photo... how could I not snap this one?

How was your September 10th?