~Autumn is here~

Well, o.k., so not according to the calendar. But the weather sure has made a turn in that direction it seems. I can't wait to decorate! We have our first smudge of the season going in the good ol' cook stove. There is just something about this time of year that I love so much. The crisp air, the slight chill in the mornings, colored leaves, the smell of a wood stove going and warm, hearty food. Not to mention pumpkin everything, and hot coffee. Apple cider. And canning all the garden goodies. The smell of fresh hay put up. Cozy blankets and slippers. Autumn to me is like the Earth's last big celebration before it takes a long nap under the freezing cold of Winter.

Irish Boiled Dinner

No, there's no alcohol. It is just like your normal boiled dinner, but with a corned beef brisket instead of a ham. Delicious! Really good, I loved the flavor the meat had; salty, sweet and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Recipe to follow soon.

Happenings of the day:

Darlin put a new battery in the truck.

Laundry.

The cooking and eating of chicken lasagna.

Dishes.

Cups of tea and cuddling with Darlin.

Went for a walk with June.

Darlin staked out the cows on fresh grass.

Laughed watching reruns of Everybody Loves Raymond.

Clutter control in the kitchen.

Bug the goat visited in the house for a couple minutes. She loves the stairs!

Darlin played a round of golf with his Dad and a buddy from work.

Listened to some Dwight Yoakham while cleaning.