Leaf Peeping

Still in search of beautiful fall colors, this afternoon I hopped in my car and headed out on the back roads of Granby. Much progress has been made in the foliage in just the past week. And the best part? I didn't even need to leave my car to grab these pictures. I did, however, need to slam on the brakes to avoid a flock(?) of wild turkeys crossing the road. I also needed to explain to a very nice County Sheriff's officer that no, I was not in need of assistance. After telling him that I was just out taking pictures of the turning leaves, he told me he didn't blame me a bit for that and wished me a good day. If only I had his email address so I could show him what I got...

At the end of the day...

These are a few of the pictures I took a couple of weeks ago up at "The Loop" in Oswego. It was just past sunset and the light was beautiful.

Hugs

Just a couple of pictures today. The boys and I made a brief visit to Beaver Lake this afternoon since Grant needed to collect some fallen leaves for a Cub Scout project. It seems as if the absurdly hot weather that we have had up until recently has had a major impact on the fall foliage. Normally at this time of year I have lots of pictures of Beaver Lake in all her autumn glory. But today there were only little pockets of trees that had turned. It was kind of sad. Maybe I'll try again next weekend and will be able to bring home lots of pretty pictures to share with you.

Apparently my boys are tree-huggers...


...and pumpkin-huggers.

Down on the Farm

Yesterday we all took a trip to Abbott Farms in Baldwinsville. We went with my friend Kristen and her kids and we all had a great time.

After paying money to do all of the various things offered at the farm, what do my kids want to do? Climb the big hill of dirt.

Then they moved from climbing up something to sliding down something - the Super Slide.

After the kids had their fill of going up and down, we hopped up on a wagon and took a hayride over to the pumpkin patch.

My boys and one of Kristen's boys (Griffin's best friend Adam) enjoying the ride.

Christopher eats his veggies.

Griffin playing with Hannah. He looooooooves Hannah.

Brendan and his friend Steven show off their muscles.

It's round, it's orange - it must be a basketball!

After the pumpkin patch, we headed for the corn mazes. The big kids took on the big maze (which we were told would take at least an hour to complete!) while the rest of us made our way through the kiddie maze. Grant leads the way.

The four musketeers.

After the kiddie maze we considered heading into the big maze, but Vance and I had to leave in less than an hour (pool guy was coming to finally close the pool!). We let Grant stay with the Kristen and her kids, while we took Griffin back to the pumpkin patch for some pictures.

Griffin gives the pumpkins a big thumbs-up.

Such an imp.




Heading back on the hay wagon, we saw some creative apple-picking.

What a handsome face!

Now that's a big pumpkin!

Up close and personal with Mr. Sheep.

One last picture before we mooooove on home.

Shannon and Robert's Music Video

Chimney Bluffs

At last, the long-awaited photos that I took at Chimney Bluffs State Park a few weeks ago are here. Some were taken from the beach and some from the top of the bluffs, along the treacherous trail which is mere inches from the edge. It was a fun, adventure-filled day and I would recommend it to anyone (as long as they aren't afraid of heights).





Yes, people like to climb up as far as they can on the spires. Seems a bit too dangerous for me.



There were many fallen trees littering the beach. Apparently people like to take rocks from the beach and put them in all of the little nooks and crannies of the roots.