Autumn brings many changes to our homes and our gardens. Heat needs to be turned on. Cozy blankets and quilts need to be put back on our beds. Sweaters hang on the door knobs. The sunlight in our garden cast longer shadows. Colorful leaves tumble to the ground. Flowers react to the cooler temperatures and less daylight. Beautiful Autumn brings us back into home for tasty soups and stews. It's my favorite time of the year!
The maple in our backyard is changing to a vibrant yellow. Can you spot the mourning dove in the maple? Soon the leaves will be falling to the ground and then they will be gathered for compost as they change.
This mushroom cluster is changing as it turns this mulched tree back to the earth.
Even Samuel's pumpkin is changing daily.
The maple in our backyard is changing to a vibrant yellow. Can you spot the mourning dove in the maple? Soon the leaves will be falling to the ground and then they will be gathered for compost as they change.
This mushroom cluster is changing as it turns this mulched tree back to the earth.
Even Samuel's pumpkin is changing daily.
But the biggest changes are our grands since we returned from our six weeks in England. Our grands have grown so much since we last visited them. We couldn't believe how much taller they have grown. Can you see the youngest trying to appear taller? It's no revelation that children grow quickly.
Autumn will bring more changes. Be sure to enjoy them all! ♥
Autumn will bring more changes. Be sure to enjoy them all! ♥
Your younger grandsons sure have grown. We are finally getting some leaf color up our way.
ReplyDeleteIt's shocking to have two grandsons that are now taller than we are! ♥
DeleteSuch a lovely post, Martha...
ReplyDeleteYou painted a picture of autumn in my mind.
It is my favorite season too...
Enjoy the cozy!
I love the change of seasons, Billie Jo. But Autumn tops them all! Let's enjoy our favorite time of year. Thank you for your sweet comments. ♥
DeleteWow!! that are gentlemen now.. kids grow so fast.. :(
ReplyDeleteThey do grow at a rapid pace, Krishna. I know you see that in your own child. ♥
DeleteSuch a wonderful post about Autumn! It's just starting to feel cooler where I live, but I enjoy this time of year!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a cozy time, Pilar. Enjoy it all! ♥
DeleteI enjoyed reading these changing points. Goodness those grands! All taller than you? Loved the autumn descriptions, including “sweaters on doorknobs” 🙂 Great action shot of soccer!
ReplyDeleteVee, Samuel and Alex are taller than us-- Granted we are only 5'4". They just shot up over the time we were gone! Are your grands playing soccer? Miles loves it. ♥
DeleteLast game was Saturday. It didn’t end too well, but it was a good season overall. It’s always a great day when the grands shoot up past their grandparents. 😃 My grands are not yet taller than I, but they have bigger feet!
DeleteI've always heard you need big feet to be tall. They'll be over your height soon. Miles' game didn't end well either, but you can't win them all. Glad to hear your grands are still playing. Have a nice afternoon, Vee. ♥
DeleteThey change in such a short time, I do wonder how much are Grandchildren will have grown. You painted such a beautiful image of cosiness, such a wonderful season.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will see changes when you visit your grands. Have a great trip. ♥
DeleteWhat a lovely post, full of family and Autumn colours too. How quickly the month has flown.
ReplyDelete~~~Deb xo
Is it really November tomorrow? Enjoy your day, friend. xoxo ♥
DeleteYes, I feel the Autumn changes, Martha Ellen. It's so cold this morning. It's time to get the sweaters out. Your grandkids are such handsome young men. And I love Samuel's pumpkin even if it's a bit droopy. Your maple is beautiful with the yellow leaves. I'm not seeing much yellow around here this year. Yes, I think I see the mourning dove! - is she in the middle of the tree? I always enjoy your posts, Martha Ellen. I really do.
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Sheri, you are the first to spot the dove. Well done! It's chilly here as well. Samuel and I got the leaves up from our front yard this morning and we quickly warmed up to the exercise. We don't have a lot of red here, but I so enjoyed seeing your's! Enjoy your day, my friend. ♥
DeleteAutumn, my favorite season love all the sights and smells of this time of year. Lovely thoughts and a lovely family.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed evening.
Sue
It's a wonderful time of the year, Sue. I hope you are enjoying every moment. ♥
DeleteEven I can see they've gotten taller! They grow so fast! I do love all the changes of fall. It seems even more welcome after the hot summers. We finally put our heat on. We try to wait until October 30th.
ReplyDeleteWe turned our heat on when we returned from our trip, Dotsie. You are so correct, after a hot summer, fall is so welcome. I hope you are feeling better so you can enjoy the pretty weather. ♥
DeleteAutumn is my favorite time of year as well. I hope you all had a fun Halloween.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
We had no trick or treaters, Amalia. Just plenty of candy! ♥
DeleteBoys grow so fast and so TALL at that age! I have a couple of grandsons that age. Love your photos, especially the banner! WOW! I think I'll change mine soon! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDiane, we were so surprised to find the grands had grown so much in six weeks! Happy November! ♥
DeleteI just adore the Autumn and the wonderful colours it brings.
ReplyDeleteYes, tasty soups, stews and casserole dishes with their wonderful aroma's ... yum!
I do agree with you the grandchildren do grow so quickly ... I always laugh and say I must be shrinking!
Happy November Wishes
All the best Jan
Happy November to you, Jan! I remember when I grew taller than my Nannie and I was so proud. These grands are going to pass us by in feet for sure. ♥
DeleteAutumn is my favorite season! Your grandsons are getting so tall and the nice thing about your blog is looking back a few years to see this phenomenon! I love soups and make a mean "vegetarian" Shepard's Pie for the Fall. Enjoy your weekend, my friend, XOXO
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, I'm sure you are making wonderful things in your kitchen this fall. It's cooler here this morning, but the 70's are back tomorrow. Fall can't make up its mind. Have a great weekend. XOXO ♥
DeleteMy gosh Martha, I had no idea you had taken a 6 week trip! You must be a real Brit by now.I better catch up on the posts!
ReplyDeleteJeri, it's the longest trip we have ever enjoyed. It has taken a couple weeks to adjust to being home. I'll be sharing a lot in the future.♥
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