Wednesday, October 21, 2015

a busy month....

I feel like "the season" has begun. I have always liked fall the best, but I think there is more to do in the fall than almost there is at Christmas time. Today was the start of the Harvestfest  and since it's run for three days, we like to go on the Friday when it's not so busy. Diana and Alana joined us this year, and we put the babies in the buggies and walked up to see what was going on. The day was a bit dreary.. but with such a fun thing to do.. what does that really matter.


The sun began to peak out, it was fun to poke threw the vendors and see their wares... and actually I was looking for a wedding present for a wedding on this same weekend. We had a nice lunch under the tents and saw a lot of the local people and friends. 

Last year, Reagan had a "real" thing for pumpkins... I can't even remember how many they actually bought... he almost began a pumpkin collection, so I had wondered if he would feel the same about them this year....


He was  beyond thrilled when he saw the pumpkin patch... Kass had to be very strict and tell him just two... because I have a feeling that these are just the first two that will be coming home with them...

Yes.... certainly one of the best times of the year
so.. I did find a wedding gift at Harvest fest .. a nice pottery plate that I was really pleased about. And it was off to the wedding of our friends Jackie and Gardner. 

Gardner is a lobsterman, so the wedding theme was based on that.. as well as the beautiful fall . It was held outside under a big tent and so many of our friends were there.

Here's the groom... we have been friends for many many years. And, in fact, people have often thought that Ed and Gardner were brothers. Looking at this photo, you could see why....

The ceremony was held outside... it was filled with wisdom, humor and joy. Perfect for Jackie and Gardner... they're quiet, easy going people and their wedding vows reflected that.

They had a big turnout, I think almost everyone they invited came..... and afterwards.. it was a big celebration.


I liked the way the tables were decorated.....

And the wedding cake was almost too pretty to eat. Actually we were each given a sunflower cupcake... I really liked that idea... instead of one big cake that needed to be cut... the little cupcakes were passed out and the cake was saved for the bride and groom


So many fun things... after Harvestfest weekend and the wedding... fall becomes busy. I had hoped this would show better in the photo.. but it's a Halloween decoration along route 1.  All summer the road has been under construction.. traffic a nightmare... so... these folks set up this decoration showing what a "nightmare" it has been. It was very clever... had moving parts, and I had to think of not only how did they come up with the plan of it all... but just the effort to bring it all to life...


Trying to get a jump on some of the things to be done before winter... it was time to spread the manure. I am so happy we are able to do this... not only is it good for the pasture, but it gets rid of the pile. And with seven horses on the farm... the pile gets big... quick!!!



The pile is "hot".. which is good because it's beginning to break down and will be good fertilizer for the fields...

I thought for sure we would have more than enough.. but it's surprising how either big the field is, or how small the pile is. We didn't have quite enough manure to spread over the whole field.. but at least we got a good part of it done... and the pile is all gone and ready to begin again.

A little rain shower came in while we were working... but all the better....


The turkeys are doing well... I'm a bit disappointed that they haven't grown as big as the traditional white meat turkeys grow. I'sure they will be good, but I think they're going to be small.... we have pretty much decided we won't be raising this type of bird again. When we do turkeys the next time, we'll go back to the white meat birds. 


The trees along the pasture edge are in full color, and each day I enjoy this beautiful scene