I love this time of year for so many different reasons. I love the colors: reds, oranges, yellows, all mixed in with a few dark greens. I love the cool breeze that replaced the scorching hot stiff air of summer that makes exercise more enjoyable. I love the evening darkness that allows me to put my children to bed easier because I can tell them that even the sun went to sleep! I love the start of the school year with all of the kids still excited for the following school day. But, most of all, I love the great harvest of friends and loved ones gardens. (I know, it is really sad that I am not speaking of my own garden...maybe next year!) My hubby's parents grow huge gardens, and have great fruit trees, and they share it ALL! I am even more blessed because they even take their hard earned time to bottle it for me. In the past, I have been able to go help them a couple of times, but this year it has not happened like I wanted it to. They are overly kind, and generous with all that they do. They are amazing examples of what I would like to become! The last time they were here, they gave us a huge box of apples, a box of pears, and a box of peaches. We ate most of the peaches in milkshakes...yummy! And today, I made the first of the many pies that I will make this season! I love making pies. I hardly ever bake anything sweet at all for my family, so they all savor this time of year. So, here is a picture of the apple pie we shared, and a picture of the pie that we have saved for our family to enjoy. Thank you mom and dad, for your hard work. We are all enjoying it!
