Is it already Fall

I suppose it is already fall. The Denver weather has been holding strong with sun in the mid-70's during the daytime, but the evenings tend to drop into the 30's and 40's. We have been lucky with the wet summer, which has left leaves on the trees that are now turning reds and oranges to help remind us that fall has arrived. The winter is near with snow capped peaks in the distance and a few ski slopes opening earlier than ever. For the first time in a long time we have decided to not carve pumpkins. With few trick-or-treaters in our apartment complex, we lacked the inspiration to carve. Although we made it out to a local pumpkin patch and corn maze, Mile High farms. To get into the spirit I had a pumpkin painted on my face! There was no one in line so I couldn't say no. Once all the kiddos saw the fabulous sparkly art on my cheek they began to line up.

This was an interesting corn maze. The theme of the farm was haunted seas, but then it changed in the maze to a candy theme; odd. This is me next to a haunted lollipop. As you can see the corn didn't seem to do well this year since I could see the entire maze with no mystery left to wonder where we were in the maze. I talked too soon. Then as we continued we couldn't seem to find our way back. Every time we took a turn towards the entrance that we could see in the distance we would veer further and further away. Tricky. Eventually we made it out.

We were sure to get some cider and hot cocoa to sip on as we wandered the haunted decorations though out the farm.

At least they had a scarecrow. He looks scared!

Weekend in Portland

We had a lovely time visiting Portland seeing family and friends. It was an evening of fun celebrating Lauren's UnWedding party!

I was fortunate to have a few days at the coast. Fresh baked french bread, sparkling water, and sun was just the R-and-R I needed.