Awesome Autumn & Happy Halloween! :)

Can you believe it’s already November?  I realize I haven’t blogged much.  If any of my readers would like to see more photos or updates on how me and my family are doing, send me a friend request on Facebook

I had a WONDERFUL October!  Hubby, Faith, and I visited a local pumpkin patch.   Faith and I carved a pumpkin together.  Also, for the past few weeks I was busy making Faith’s Halloween costume.  She was Little Red Riding Hood!  I began crocheting her red hooded cape… but then realized that the pattern was not turning out quite right.  So… I figured I would go to Joann Fabrics, buy some red velvet material, and try making one that way.  I had never made anything out of fabric before, and was happily surprised at how it turned out!  Red satin lined the inside, red velvet was on the outside.  I bought a decorative metal clasp to place at the neck.  I added satin roses along the bottom edge of the cape.  The details made it perfect!

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I bought her a Wizard of Oz Dorothy dress on sale.  I wanted it to look more like a Little Red Riding Hood dress, so I also made a little apron to tie around her waist.  I bought a little basket for only $1.  I used some leftover red velvet to line her basket.  She magically became Little Red Riding Hood!

And the best part… Aaron was the Big Bad Wolf!

 

Faith was not scared at all of the mask.  When we first pulled it out of the bag, we told her it was a doggy.  She held the mask, and explored its face.  She was very interested in it.  When Aaron put on the mask, and gloves, he barked like a harmless puppy and she smiled.  She never became afraid.  She always knew it was her daddy :)

Here are more photos of our visit to the pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, and Halloween photos!

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When we got home, I got her in her pajamas, just in time to sit and watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin! Charlie Brown!”  It was a wonderful evening :)

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I hope you all had a fun Halloween, and I hope you enjoyed my pictures, and videos!  Now let’s get ready for THANKSGIVING!!! :)

Apple Butter Festival! ♥

Our most recent trip was to the Apple Butter Fall Festival in Spencer, Indiana.   This sweet little town had lots and lots of food, and booths filled with crafts, and clothing… even a horse drawn carriage!   Another great festival with food, music, and lots of handcrafted items to fall in love with ♥   I had pumpkin spice funnel cake.  It was so yummy!

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Peek-a-boo under the picnic table :)

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Awww daddy hugs ♥

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“Hi everyone!”

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How cute are these cupcakes? :)

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Now this is a sexy pumpkin ;)

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Patting daddy’s cheeks :)

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Fussy face.  Getting tired.

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Time to head home.

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Great fall festival, Spencer! :)

How do you like those apples? :)

We all took a trip to Musgrave Orchards today!  It was lots of fun.  I have never been there before.  Such a cute little store; stocked with fresh produce, and handmade items.   A pretty little pond near by, and beautiful apple trees!  1M9C0984

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We bought a large bag of Paula Red apples for baking, 3 huge peaches, a jar of pumpkin butter, and a gallon of fresh apple cider!  When we came home, I pulled out my trusty apple peeler/corer and went right to work!

First I got started on making apple butter in my crock pot.  The kitchen smelled SO GOOD!

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I made a few freezer jars full of apple butter.  Two in the freezer, and one in the fridge.

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I also made an apple pie.  I hate making pie crust, but this time, it surprisingly turned out ok! :)

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I have eaten so many yummy things tonight, I could bleed cinnamon and spices!   We had a great day!

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