Just can't get enough

Did I mention that I love the pumpkin patch? Throw some cute girl scouts in there and we're talkin' some sweet memories! Ally's girl scout troop went to the pumpkin patch where they took a hay ride, went through a corn maze, learned about how pumpkins are grown, and drank apple cider. It was adorable. We have a rather large girl scout troop. Thankfully, all of the moms are so kind to help and volunteer. I think that it's going to be a great year!

Winchesters!

Two of my favorite places, home and Winchester! Winchester is where my mom grew up and where my grandmother as well as extended family members live. When I was little, it was my favorite place to visit. I loved everything about it. It was bliss. When we were little we used to call it "Winchesters". My daughters now do the same. My mom has said that every child needs a place outside of mom and dad where they feel unconditionally loved. Winchester was that place for me. My grandmother used to drive us to this old country store where we picked out red hots and lemon heads every time. One the way over she would sing, "Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go!". We looked forward to going to church with Poppy and taking trips to Wal-mart with Aunt-Mel. My grandmother would cook anything that your heart desired. We would also get to see my great, great, Aunt Hazel who lived next door and go shopping with her and Grandmother. Even in her 90's, Aunt Hazel loved to shop. My favorite pastime in Winchester, though, was prowling through my grandparents' closets! I could spend hours doing this and must admit that at times I still wish that I could! It's neat to see how my daughters are now getting to experience those sweet memories. Here they are during our visit for fall break!

Pumpkin Patch!

I loooove fall! I love the colors, the beginning of the holidays, the weather, I just love it! We went with some friends to the pumpkin patch. I love this little fruit and berry patch that we have here in Knoxville. I go as often as I can. I would describe the man that runs it as a good ole' boy who looks like Santa Clause. There are little animals as well as every kind of fruit at this place. You can also buy homemade BBQ, honey, and fried pies. In the fall, though, you can go there to pick pumpkins, take hayrides, go through a corn maze, and drink apple cider. It's heavenly! We're going back in a few days with the girl scouts. You can't get enough of a good thing! Anyways, here are our pictures.