{ Blogtober 2025 - Day 8 - Looking at Fall through the years }

 

I said yesterday was the first real fall day, and today followed right in it's footsteps.  It is currently 60 degrees with the slightest of breezes that bring just enough chill to acknowledge the change in weather.

 

I would be remiss if i didn't mention yet again that Fall is my favorite season, but at the threat of becoming nauseatingly repetitive, I will say no more than that and just show you.

 

Over the years, starting back in 2006 when I first started blogging, I have welcomed in the season with a bright smile and a joyful heart.  So I thought for today's Blogtober, I would go back in my blog and do a little summary of each year.  I know, I know, that's almost 20 years of blogging and 20 posts of Fall content but I won't post it all, just one singular post from each year basically welcoming in the season.

 

Ooohhh I can't wait.  I have a hot cup of milky tea, the window open and the fresh air sweeping into the bedroom. 

 

2006 

 

 

Welcome Fall

 

 

2007

 

 

Love Fall Season

 

 

2008

  

A little babble here, and a little babble there

 

 

 2009

 

 

 It feels like Fall

 

 

2010

 

 

 Wanna see what I got?

 

 

2011

 

 

 Hello Autumn 

 

 

 2012

 

 

 Happy Fall 

 

 

 2013

 

 

 

Hello Autumn 

 

 

 2014

 

 

Very Fall like day

 

 

2015

 

 

Happy Fall

 

 

 2016

 

 

Crocheting again

 

 

2017

 

 

Fall is right around the corner

 

 

 2018

 

 

 

Cool temps and another rainy day 

 

 

2019

 

 

 

First real fall like day

 

 

2020

 

 

Temperatures cooling down, means fall is around

 

 

 2021

 

 

Fall weather, even if just for a few days

 

 

 2022

 

 

 

Time to move things around

 

 

 2023

 

 

Happy Homemaker Monday

 

 

 2024

 

 

September Days

 

{ Blogtober 2025 - Day 1 - Welcome }

Welcome to the very first day of October, 2025.  

 

Ahhhh I have been anticipating saying that for so long.  Not that the weather is at all reflective of the month we are entering, but that's ok, one step at a time.

 

With a new month, come new possibilities especially as we head into the busy but beautiful family gathering months of Fall and Winter.  It is by far my favorite time of year.  The food, the colors, the smells, the family gathered around a huge table chatting and laughing and enjoying delicious meals.  

 

Soups and stews, crunchy fall leaves, hot coffees and yummy teas along with slices of spiced cake.

 

Everything that we or, I, absolutely adore.  All smooshed into 3 months of pure joy and contentment.  

 

Before I start this Blogtober post, I just want to send you all a huge hug for the sweet comments you've already left on my previous post.  You guys are just so sweet and kind and you brought me to tears.  So often we think we are alone in the way we feel and think about things, then we realize we have like minded ladies who understand and commiserate with us.  Thank you, truly, it is one of the reasons why I will never leave nor delete this blog.

 

Now, let's move on.  

 

 

 

October, and with it Blogtober.  31 Days of daily posts about anything fall related.  You can keep it simple and just post a small little snippet, or go all out, or share a picture, whatever you want to do.  I thought this would be the best way to kind of jump right into more consistent blogging, so here goes.

 

These are the prompts I'll be following, in no particular order, just a list of upcoming ideas for some posts.

 

Comfort Food Crockpot Recipes 

Favorite Fall movies

Favorite Fall series

Favorite Fall books

Create a Fruits of the spirit playlist

Create a Nature Mandala

Make a Pumpkin Bouquet

Baking a pumpkin dessert

Fall Knits or Crochet 

Autumn scented simmer pot

Fall decorations around the house

Fall in the Bible

Fall Workout routine

Day in the Life

Gathering Pecans and Pecan Harvest

Fall Poem

A project on your to do list

Fall look back through my blog years 

Favorite seasonal cleaners

Favorite Fall candles

Around the house

Golden Light Moments

Youtube Vlogtober Favorites

 

There will be many more, obviously, to make up for 31 days in the month, but there will probably be some days where I simply share a fall inspired picture.  

 

I am so excited to participate in Blogtober again, I have done it a few years and you can go back and look at them here:

 

Blogtober 2017 

Blogtober 2018

Blogtober 2019

 

If you do Blogtober, be sure to let me know down below.  I would love to come see how you're spending this season 🍂🍂

{ Blogtober 2019 - Day 10 - Fall Look Back through the blog }

October 10, 2019 -Fall Look Back through the blog

Hi everyone :)

It is October 10th, so we are well on our way to being halfway through this month.  Insane!!

I do have to say that I'm excited for Thanksgiving, it is always something to look forward to.  All the family gathered together, the yummy food and then of course the preparations for Christmas.  It's a little strange thinking that we are already coming up to the end of the year.

But let's not get stuck on that and rather focus on the season we are in at the moment.

I wasn't sure what to post today, because I didn't have time to take any photos or do anything fun or interesting enough to share.  It was a busy day of driving back and forth and schooling with the boy.

I wasn't about to let a day slide though since I've been doing so well with the daily posting, so, I decided that I would take a look through previous years, going back all the way to the first year I started this blog, in 2006.

It might be fun to take a quick peek back and see how I've celebrated Fall through the years.  I'm going to show you a photo from the post along with a few lines of the beginning text, but I'm linking the actual blog entry for you all so if you're interested you can go back and take a look.

2006 - Welcome to Pumpkin Land

Let me tell you right now, if you don't like pumpkins, I suggest you move along because I'm surrounded by them, literally.

Yesterday we finally made it to the Pumpkin Patch, remember we had wanted to a while ago but they were closed and then hubby was gone for a while, so we figured we better get on out there with Halloween being only 2 days away.

2007 - I think Autumn deserves a new look

 I know you're probably laughing, I tend to change my template a lot around here, I think having the advantage of knowing how to do it tends to make me mess with it whenever the mood strikes me.

I do like this one for Fall, the colors, the changing leaves, the pumpkins, just makes me want to grab the family and head for the nearest Pumpkin patch. I remember when we went last year, still back in Idaho, what a blast we had.

Right Now!

Right Now, I am:

feeling... tired but content with a spotless house

enjoying... the sound of birds chirping outside and no other sound to distract me

wondering... whether I can wait for my new McLeod's Daughter DVD or just watch it online

listening... to Casting Crowns on the computer


 

It's been a long day.....

 Hi there, come on in and sit with me for a few minutes, I promise I won't take up too much of your time, I am kind of in a hurry because in 15 minutes the Ghost Adventures Live show begins.....7 hours long. Yippee!

But feel free to grab a donut, I just made those and they are DELISH.

 

Wednesday Night!

On my bedside table:

O Pioneers by Willa Cather

2011 Taste of Home Annual Recipes

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton

Romancing Miss Bronte by Juliet Gael

On board from Netflix:

The Tudors Season 3 - Disc 1

The Tudors Season 3 - Disc 2

Around the house

From a stomach virus to busy homeschooling to housework and other stuff, I've had my hands full around here.

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen.....

 Sunday Stuff

Had such a good, quiet Sunday, that I really hope that you all had one too.

My day started with me sleeping in, well, if you can call it that, but then again 7:30am is sleeping in for me.  HA!

 Pumpkins and Hay

I really do live in one of the most beautiful States in the US.

Idaho is gorgeous!

Pumpkin Carving

I am loving the mornings around here, just beautiful. We've been having the cooler temps but also quite a bit of rain, I'm just hoping it doesn't rain tomorrow night or we'll have very disappointed kids.

 Pouring down here in North Texas

Goodness gracious, the rain is just pouring down here in Texas, not just where I am, but pretty much all over the State, and we've even had some tornadoes down in San Antonio, floods in Austin and Dallas.....just a total mess.

New member in the family

Well ladies, I want you to say hello to the newest member of our household.

This is Marley!!!

After losing Lola almost 3 months ago, my heart has been so sore and so sad.  For the longest time I told my husband and kids, that I didn't think I would ever be able to have another pet.  I was certain of it, I wanted nothing to do with it.

Alpacas, Blueberry pancakes and wood pile

Good morning friends.  It's a beautiful Friday morning here in North Texas.

I am on my second of coffee, because I just need it today.  I slept pretty well but woke up feeling so incredibly tired still, I'm pretty certain it's a mixture of being sick with a cold, allergies and being a woman (you know what I mean *wink*).  My husband tells me I got triple damage this week LOL

Fall Days - Blogtober 2018

The leaves have yet to turn color.  I spend a lot of time looking out the window, from all areas of the house, just trying to catch that first glimpse that makes the bold statement that Fall is definitely here.

{ Carving Pumpkins - Blogtober 2018 }

It's the last day of October, my word, how did we get here so fast?

The morning started cold and wet and stayed that way all day long.  It was just the most perfect Autumn Day, yet.

{ Crochet, a little sewing and finally Fall - Blogtober 2018 }

The past two days have been all about crafting, in one way or another.  I've pulled out my Ubuntu CAL and made sure to work diligently on it, until I was completely caught up.  Which I'm proud to say, I am!!!

It is all ready for tomorrow's Part 8 to come out.  It is definitely a labor of love, and really so are all my crochet blankets, especially these intricate ones I've made the past 2 or 3 years.

{ Unusually warm day - Blogtober 2018 }

It's been a bit of a scorcher today.  82 degrees.

After two weeks of cooler temperatures, I was a bit surprised with today's warmth and as much as I've complained about wanting cooler temperatures, I will tell you that I used today's heat to my full advantage.

There's nothing better than clothes drying in the warm sun, and it felt good to not have to turn on the dryer for at least one more day :)

That pumpkin up there is the only pumpkin we picked up this year, to carve.

{ Finishing off crochet projects - Blogtober 2018 }

I went to let Marley out last night and was in awe of the moon.  It was not quite yet full but it was so big, and bright, a yellow glow to it, that I had to run back in and grab the camera.

No matter how many moon photos I have taken over the years, I never get enough, there is something so fascinating and magical about the night sky, that has always drawn me to it.

{ Winter Tea Syrup - Blogtober 2018 }

Hey everyone, come on in and let me show you real quick, how to make a wonderful Winter Tea Syrup, that will surely help when the colds and flus start coming around this season.

The first time I shared this with you all, was back in 2012, and I've been making it every year since, matter of face I make it around this time of the year, and it sits in my fridge for a couple months, all through the winter season actually.

The way to replenish it, is to keep adding fresh lemon and ginger, and let it sit and do it's thing, in the refrigerator.

Since Sue and Jean both asked me yesterday how to make the syrup, I thought I would come in and show you all again :)

{ One of those days - Blogtober 2018 }

I hobbled on out of bed and dragged myself into the kitchen this morning.  It was dark, it was raining, it was cold and I did not feel like being up doing anything.  Some mornings, I feel like I can't quite gather my thoughts, like my mind is still fast asleep while I'm having to make coffee and prepare my husband's lunch.

This morning, the rain was already coming down and it's continued all day long, never letting up, not even for a second.

{ Fall days - Blogtober 2018 }

The leaves have yet to turn color.  I spend a lot of time looking out the window, from all areas of the house, just trying to catch that first glimpse that makes the bold statement that Fall is definitely here.

The calendar states it's fall, the earlier setting sun and the dark cool mornings all tell us that this is it, but the trees seem to be taking their time making that announcement.  It's almost as if they're holding on to summer and warm days, for as long as they possibly can.

But I'm feeling impatient, especially when there's days like today and yesterday, where it's blue skies and 70 degrees outside.  It just doesn't feel right.

{ Making a Murderer Part 2....oh my!!! - Blogtober 2018 }

We've been waking up to frost on the grass, and that's usually how I know....like REALLY know that the cool temperatures are here to stay.

There's something about the cool fall mornings that is magical, I think it's the light and the way the sun shines so golden on everything around.   I sometimes take my coffee and drink it out front, just listening to the birds, to the day coming alive and watching the golden sunshine spreading over the fields.

So yesterday was a busy one for me.  I've given up thinking that weekends are just for resting, because that never happens.  As a homemaker and a mom in general, there is no such thing as being off the clock or off work, it's never ending and a 24/7 on call kind of life.

You could take that as me complaining, but I'll tell you that it's actually a life I absolutely adore and wouldn't want to change for anything in this world.  Yes there are moments where I think "boy it would be nice to not have to worry about feeding everyone, I could just sit around and someone would call out DINNER when the food is on the table".

I think as moms, we've all had that thought at one point or another.

{ Bookshelf organizing and even more rain - Blogtober 2018 }

The past two days have been nothing but rain.  The raindrops non stop pitter pattering on the roof, the sun constantly hidden behind the clouds and the temperatures remaining quite low.

It may sound dreary, but you all know how much I enjoy this kind of weather and since we are in Fall anyway, I think it's exactly what a Fall day should look like :)

{ She's Lactose Intolerant - Blogtober 2018 }

Hi everyone :)

Feels like a few days since I did an actual proper chatty post, of course I've had the Happy Homemaker Monday, book reviews etc., but haven't really talked to you.

Folks, the weather had changed here, the temperatures have dropped dramatically and we have had to turn on our little heaters, not the house heater but the small ones, just to take off the edge.

{ Trip to the bookstore - Blogtober 2018 }

Ever feel like a sermon was made for you specifically?  Like when the Pastor was getting ready to work on his message, God popped into his mind and said "this one is for Sandra, she NEEDS to hear this week".

I swear there are days that I feel just like that.

As I always do, every Sunday morning, I begin my day with coffee, my bible, my notebook and Pastor Furtick's live sermon.

Today's sermon wasn't by Pastor Furtick, but by Pastor Jonathan Josephs, and it was so good too.  The message today?  Changing our minds, renewing our minds and how to change the way we think to align our thoughts with the Lords'.

I know I've mentioned it before and invited you all, but if you feel led, every Sunday morning, afternoon and night, the Elevation Church broadcasts live on Youtube so that everyone around the world can join in and listen to the word.

{ Another rainy day - Blogtober 2018 }

Well, another super dark and rainy day.  Both hubby and I were surprised at just how cold it felt this morning, we both had on sweat pants and long sleeves and sweaters.  It was that much of a temperature change from the usual hot weather around here.

{ Reminded me of living on base - Blogtober 2018 }

40 degrees, rainy, dark, cloudy and gloomy and everything that makes me happy.  Kinda weird saying that isn't it, like how many people admit they like gloomy days? 

Usually people will say "it's a beautiful day", when referring to blue skies and hot weather. 

I'm the opposite, I see rain and dark days that only illuminate with candles and I get the warmest and happiest of feelings. 

{ I forgot how much I loved knitting - Blogtober 2018 }

I always tell myself that this day and that day, I'm going to do nothing, just relax and not get off the couch.

And then that day comes around, and no matter how awful I'm feeling, I get up and get moving, because that's just how I am.  Or maybe that's how us women are?  I mean, I can only speak for myself, but this seems to be the norm, feeling guilty for taking some downtime.

Anyway, I had every intention of doing nothing, but guess what?  I didn't Hahahah