Back in the saddle again! Time to Blog!

Did you realize that the NFL season officially kicks off tonight at 7pm Central Time (pun very much intended, thank you!) Vikings and Favre get to show the country what they are made of, and I'm planning to finish a sock while I sit and watch.

As yet another sign of fall, I give you this: one of the big maple trees on Abbott Avenue South is definitely turning red. I kid you not. Don't know if it's because of the lack of water this summer, or global warning, or what, but it seems as though all of the trees locally are turning color very early this year. I was a bit shocked this morning to let the dog out for her morning pee, and discover a handful of dry, yellow maple leaves already fallen on the dark green lawn....another sure sign of impending fall.

And that can only mean that snow and mittens are not far off in my future. But for the moment, I will ignore that thought. It is Evil.

Hoping to go to the Farmer's Market again on Saturday. I want to try one last picking project, this one especially for Dad. If they have cauliflower and red peppers, I'm going to try a very vinegar-y pickled mixed cauliflower-pepper-carrot recipe. Much easier than salsa, no veggies to peel like those darn tomatoes!

Found another embroidery project on Urban Threads that I simply must have. I want to stitch this one out for Jennifer, and frame it for her Christmas present. What do you think?
And because it's Traditional, here's Lydia's first day of school picture for 9th grade. Standing in front of the same hydrangea tree as always.

Hope you get a chance to catch a few minutes of football, in between celebrations for Carol's b-day and bowling, and that your week finishes up on a high note.

Love,
Mom