As you may know (or perhaps not if you are new to my blog), I am a huge fan of Halloween. It’s my favourite holiday of the year. I love the costumes and the silly, scary decorations and the jack-o-lanterns and the joy of watching the neighbourhood come alive.
Last year, however my love of Halloween was tainted as it was the beginning of the end of my marriage. The day before Halloween I exploded in my frustration and Halloween itself was a very painful day for me. I know I mentioned in a couple of earlier blogs that I wasn’t sure if I’d stay home this year and reflect on the year that has passed or if I’d go out and do my best to shine light again upon my favourite holiday. Last week, I picked up my costumes (yes TWO) and it seems that the universe agrees!
For today when I came home, the front yard of my apartment building was filled with Halloween decorations. I couldn’t help but smile. I thought of my rubbermaid bin in storage overstuffed with Halloween decorations. And suddenly, I was excited for Halloween. Yes, the light is breaking through the clouds on this for me. And seeing the decorations in the front yard only solidified it for me.
Bring on the Halloween Haunts. I’m ready. Jack-o-lantern #1 carved. Jack-o-lantern #2 will be carved this coming weekend. Yes. I am ready and I’m smiling.
Moments to move beyond.
Moments of surprise smiles.
Showing posts with label pumpkins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pumpkins. Show all posts
Monday, October 22, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Moments D178: Pumpkins Take2 - Pig Races
Today was a cool day that was threatening to rain the entire day. BUT that didn’t stop us from heading to the pumpkin farm in Fonthill that as well known for its fair-like atmosphere as much as its known for its pumpkins. Howell’s Family Farm a great place to spend the afternoon!
But the moment didn’t surface during the pumpkin & apple sling shot (OMG, so much fun and many smiles) nor while picking out the perfect pumpkin for myself (x2) and for a friend of mine. No, no. The best moment was the PIG RACES!
It was so much fun to see the pigs squealing their way around the mini-track. But the most fun and smiles were when the rain came and we watched the host & hostess of the races try to corral the pigs who stopped racing and started digging for worms. Oh my. So many giggles. So much laughter.
Yes today was all about the piggies!
But the moment didn’t surface during the pumpkin & apple sling shot (OMG, so much fun and many smiles) nor while picking out the perfect pumpkin for myself (x2) and for a friend of mine. No, no. The best moment was the PIG RACES!
It was so much fun to see the pigs squealing their way around the mini-track. But the most fun and smiles were when the rain came and we watched the host & hostess of the races try to corral the pigs who stopped racing and started digging for worms. Oh my. So many giggles. So much laughter.
Yes today was all about the piggies!
Moments of silliness.
Moments in the rain.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Moments D165: Pumpkins
Today was a fun day with my family. We woke (fairly early) and watched music videos with our morning coffee. What a luxurious treat!
After coffee, I shared some of my new music with my “niece” and enjoyed a homemade BELT. (Bacon, Egg, Lettuce & Tomato sandwich). It was fun to see which songs and artists were of interest to her and I knew her Mom was going to love the new P!nk Album “The Truth About Love”.
After breakfast we were enjoyed some time together. We had a chance to chat, watch some crazy show called “Oh Sit” (essentially musically chairs mashed together with an obstacle course for adults). Silly conversation and a crazy TV show. Perfect for a late Sunday morning!
And then, we were off for the afternoon. A few errands later, we were (all five of us) enjoying a drive in the country to enjoy the fall colours with the hopes of hiking the Bruce Trail before the expected rains came. As we worked our way to the Dekew Falls, it started to rain AND we ran into the Howell Pumpkin farm.
What a treat! There were pumpkins as far as the eye could see as we entered the driveway into the farm. Yellow, Orange, WHITE. Stunning colours against the grey dark sky.
Here’s one of the pictures I took:
Such amazing colours.
And then I saw the jack-o-laterns and I was reminded of how much I love this holiday and this season. Howell’s had some incredible jack-o-lanterns! Perhaps I will find time this year (or I should MAKE time this year!) to carve a jack-o-lantern again! Perhaps Halloween will come back to me.
AND I remembered how much I LOVE pumpkins! There were pumpkin donuts, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin sausages and more. I had the pleasure of trying both the donuts and the sausage. DELIGHTFUL! I am inspired to get a couple of pumpkins this year, not only for carving, but for baking and making my tasty cumin pumpkin soup.
So, today’s moment was spending good quality time with family I love dearly at a pumpkin farm. Where even standing in the cold drizzle, we managed to laugh and share our food with warmth in our hearts.
Moments with family.
Moments with pumpkins.
After coffee, I shared some of my new music with my “niece” and enjoyed a homemade BELT. (Bacon, Egg, Lettuce & Tomato sandwich). It was fun to see which songs and artists were of interest to her and I knew her Mom was going to love the new P!nk Album “The Truth About Love”.
After breakfast we were enjoyed some time together. We had a chance to chat, watch some crazy show called “Oh Sit” (essentially musically chairs mashed together with an obstacle course for adults). Silly conversation and a crazy TV show. Perfect for a late Sunday morning!
And then, we were off for the afternoon. A few errands later, we were (all five of us) enjoying a drive in the country to enjoy the fall colours with the hopes of hiking the Bruce Trail before the expected rains came. As we worked our way to the Dekew Falls, it started to rain AND we ran into the Howell Pumpkin farm.
What a treat! There were pumpkins as far as the eye could see as we entered the driveway into the farm. Yellow, Orange, WHITE. Stunning colours against the grey dark sky.
Here’s one of the pictures I took:
Such amazing colours.
And then I saw the jack-o-laterns and I was reminded of how much I love this holiday and this season. Howell’s had some incredible jack-o-lanterns! Perhaps I will find time this year (or I should MAKE time this year!) to carve a jack-o-lantern again! Perhaps Halloween will come back to me.
AND I remembered how much I LOVE pumpkins! There were pumpkin donuts, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin sausages and more. I had the pleasure of trying both the donuts and the sausage. DELIGHTFUL! I am inspired to get a couple of pumpkins this year, not only for carving, but for baking and making my tasty cumin pumpkin soup.
So, today’s moment was spending good quality time with family I love dearly at a pumpkin farm. Where even standing in the cold drizzle, we managed to laugh and share our food with warmth in our hearts.
Moments with family.
Moments with pumpkins.
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