So long October

 It's looking like Manitoba has decided to go into winter. It was snowing yesterday and has been dreary and gloomy ever since.

A Hard frost crispified my flowers, and ended my canning season. 
However, this weather has made me all nesty and homemaker-ish. And for a good reason. We are expecting!

 Have yourself a delightful Wednesday!

it happens every year

For being a summertime girl, I have to say that lately, I have again found myself totally obsessed with all things fall.

Around the middle of August, I usually start to panic knowing that summer will soon be heading south for the winter. But every year, I wake up one morning and just like that, I'm ready for fall.

Fall on the Farm

Oats needing to be harvested

 Preserving apples mmm... apple pie!

Fall everywhere

Makes me want to fire up the crockpot. 
Wear a sweater.
Make a pot of soup.

  Additionally, I have been a Fall pinning fool on Pinterest.

  Here is a link to my fall board.

  Have a fabulous weekend!

  

From my kitchen

 These past few days has had me busy in the kitchen with it being rainy, windy and cold from Thursday last week till today. By Friday the radio man is sayin' it should warm up. I hope... The rain was much needed though. I kinda always figure God made rainy days so that outdoor girls could get there housework done. My kitchen's not near perfect but it suits me fine. :) Below is a family recipe that requires no baking but is delicious! It's a summertime favorite.

Rickty Uncles

1 cup corn syrup

1 cup white sugar

1 cup peanut butter

Combine in a pot and bring to just a boil.

Stir in 1 tsp vanilla

Add 7 cups cornflakes

Stir until cornflakes is coated

Drop by teaspoon full onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet

Cool and Enjoy! 

Everything Growing

The beginning of August was filled with nursing a sick horse, camping, and wedding decorating.
I can never get over how fast things grow once we get heat. In July, my garden looked pitiful and now its practically overgrown. God has blessed us with a bountiful harvest again this year!

Our dog Ace lives the best life :) I think anyway.

Stuart is BBQing for supper. He is the best!

My little sister came over for the week!

She's a darlin'

Stuart and I decided to move our fire pit area a few days ago and now he is landscaping to make it happen!

 I'v learned that once he has his mind set to do something it doesn't take him long to do it. Even if I lost the keys to our skid steer the day before and he has to make a morning Portage run just to go pick up another set of keys. (Sorry Hun) He was good about it though. Gotta love him for it!

Rodeo

Threshaman's Stampede is an every year occurrence in Austin, MB. This past weekend was spent riding with the Austin Hick Chicks Drill Team doing grand entry performances and 1/2 time drill entertainment. Here are a few photos from riding to getting ready. These girls are my 2nd family! Love riding with them :)

Camping

This past weekend was fabulously relaxing. Time was spent cooking over the fire, roasting marshmallows, and lots of laughter. I must also say lots of time was spent fishing and lounging.

July Life

Decorated for weddings

Photos by Dawn Bell Photography

Celebrated our anniversary at home! Hiking and relaxing and cooking up a wonderful dinner.

Went camping at mom and dads the next day with the Kehler side. Brought my horse there and played mantracker with the kids and gave rides on mine and my sisters horses.