signs of fall

fall
rain pelts at my windows
it bounces and spatters on the ground
puddles form all around
it’s perfect for jumping in and splashing

fall
wind rustles all the leaves
that cling so ferociously to the trees
while multi-colored leaves already
lay haphazardly on the ground

fall
pumpkin-filled porches are everywhere
children excitedly deciding on their costumes
while the scent of cinnamon and clove
wafts ever so gently on the air


fall
it’s a time to snuggle ‘neath the warm blanket
for savoring the glow of the fireplace
with a book in one hand
and a mug of warm tea in the other

oh yes,
I do love
fall

wind in the willows

the willow branches sway
and blow haphazardly
as fierce gusts of wind
blast through the trees

leaves and small limbs
litter the ground
and surrounding area
as the wind continues
to shake and bend the trees

farm animals are
hunkered down safely,
in their barns

the autumn storm
has arrived just like
it was forecasted
leaving debris scattered
across the lawns and
nearby neighborhood

but, inside the old farmhouse
there is a soft glow
from candles burning,
the warmth of the fireplace
and the scent of soup on the stove
which makes coming in from the storm

a safe haven

Fall

Fall.

a blanket of colored leaves

covers the ground

gentle wind fills the air
blows through the trees

the changing of seasons

autumn colors

cooler weather

warm spicy drinks & sweaters

Fall.

pumpkin fill porches

Pumpkins fill porches

cooler air brushes my skin

warmer by the fire

leaves

outside on a walk
leaves crackle under my feet
squirrels gather their food

Falling leaves

Colored leaves falling

bare branches standing alone

sweater wearing time

Autumn Haiku

Autumn

A book in my hand
tea and the crackling fireplace
signs that Fall is here


Melody Olson

hello autumn. hello fall.

hello autumn

hello fall

the glow from the fireplace

reflecting off my face

as i sit with 

a book and coffee

hello autumn

hello fall

the sound of leaves

crunching under my feet

while i go for my daily walk

hello autumn

hello fall

bright orange pumpkins

 &

funny shaped gourds

sitting on porches

everywhere i look

hello autumn

hello fall

warm earthy colors:

burnt orange

yellow & gold

magenta red

dark brown

shades of

greens and dark purple

hello autumn

hello fall

scarecrows & cornstalks

hello autumn

hello fall

boots, scarves, hats

&

cozy sweaters

hello autumn

hello fall

pumpkin spiced lattes

cinnamon tea

hot apple cider

hello autumn

hello fall

shorter days

cooler mornings

hello autumn 

hello fall

soup in a crockpot

football on tv

hello autumn 

hello fall

spiced scented candles

warm cozy blankets

all this

and so much more...

oh yes,

hello autumn

hello fall

it arrived.

fall has arrived

bright orange pumpkins
and colorful gourds

scarecrows and cornstalks

fall brings cinnamon spice tea
and pumpkin spice latte's

the glow from our fireplace
lit last night

warm fuzzy blankets

cozy sweaters, tights and boots
have been added in to
the wardrobe again

a hat & gloves when i
went on my morning walk today-

all of these little signs
and much more
mean that fall has arrived.

what does fall mean to you?

bountiful

life on a farm especially this time of year

can be a bit crazy!

there are fields to mow

and grass to put up, manure to get out

and corn to harvest and...

the list goes on and on!!

there are times that i barely see my husband...

this is the season i refer to as 

my 'widow season' on the farm

because he works from the time the sun
comes up until it gets dark. 

(or the work is done, is it EVER done!?)

today in fact, he was up at 3:30 am and said he will be 

going until midnight...

yes, this is the life on a farm!

but, there are blessings living on a farm

that totally outweigh all of the other things.

raising a family on a farm is the BEST!

(these last three photos were taken this summer-before jack moved to vienna)

my husband was raised on the farm

that we now own- 

and so were all three of our daughters!

yes, the best place to raise kids. :)

so the other day while he was working,

my daughter and i went out on the RTV

and checked the corn, blackberries and

a nearby spot that has overgrown 

pear, plum and apple trees 

just waiting to be picked! :)

my daughter picked a whole lot more 

blackberries than i did!

i was more concerned with all the pokey stickers and

of course the cobwebs! :(

she even crawled up on the back of our RTV

so she could reach the pears, plums and apples!

and then after we got them home

we washed them and feasted

on a wonderful assortment of farm grown food!

the corn this year is some of the sweetest we have 

had in a very long time. It was so delicious!

~~~~

with the bountiful harvest from the sun 

and the abundant yield of the seasons;

deuteronomy 33:14

~~~~

fall is starting to show up in all the retail stores,

while here in the pacific northwest

i feel like we are still enjoying the sunshine!

it takes so long to get here and then it is fall!  ha.

i am not sure i am ready for it yet!

school has begun; i hear the football players

practicing next door at the high school...

with school starting it is a sign that fall is on its way!

it also means i will be hauling out the fall decor, 

cozy blankets, scarves, sweaters and boots too! ;)

are you ready for fall?

fall is a time

fall is a time
to haul out the
warm & cozy clothes

sweater- Gap (thrifted-value village) brown top- (thrifted-value village) white tank (mens hanes) belt-Gap (old) skinnies- (JCPenneys) oxfords -(thrifted-salvation army)

check out the awesome oxfords
these are my 2.99 ones-
i pretty much have been wearing
them every. single. day!

fall is a time
for pumpkins
and little boys
who get excited
when granny pulls over
at the stand along the road,
and he gets to pick his
own pumpkin out!
(he also picked out his new dinosaur boots!)

fall is a time
for taking little ones
to the library
finding books to savor
while sitting in granny's lap

fall is a time
for playing on the farm

and most of all
fall is a time
for love

and thankful hearts!

i hope you have
something that
brings a smile
to your face today!

be blessed,

colors

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through the window

the colors of fall

burst forth-

all the warm colors

of autumn-

burnt orange

yellow & golds

magenta red

dark brown

shades of

greens and dark purple

there is a scientific

reason the leaves

change their colors

but, for me it is just

the magic of fall

crisp leaves hanging

for dear life on a tree,

blowing in the wind

dancing around

the ground-

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how lovely,

is this autumn day!

melody-mae

10/18/11

Today is:

Today is:

the first day of Oct. 2010 I know...how did that happen?
supposed to be a sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest
friday and the start of a wonderful weekend
a 'granny day'...I watch my grandson on fridays
the end of a very long week
laundry day? what day isn't?
a wonderful day full of beauty all you have to do is LOOK

Today I am thankful for:

the sweet grandson who sits on my lap right now
my new baby grandson I visited yesterday who smiles when I talk to him
a cozy home
my husband & our life together
three daughters
two sons by marriage
continued good health
a cozy fire to sit in front of
my faith
our Lord
a roadtrip to Portland, Oregon to visit my favorite Sister-in- law and her Husband!
family time
laughter
friends & fellowship
for all my MANY blessings, Oh I truly am thankful!


what does today bring you?
what makes you smile and be thankful?

be blessed today and throughout the weekend,
melody

joining;

Fall. Oh how I love you.

Fall. Oh how I love you.

Call it what you will
Autumn, Harvest or Fall
I love it all
the colors, the smells, the textures, the food & candles.

The deep reds, rich purples, dark greens, chocolate browns, burnt orange & goldenrod yellow.
Oh how I love you.

Bowls with apples & satsuma oranges
Pumpkins everywhere, cinnamon spice scented candles
trees with their leaves turning colors, dishes filled with candy
popcorn balls, carmel apples

the fireplace, the warmth and the glow...
homemade cookies, hot apple cider, hot chocolate...spiced tea
how could you not, just love Fall?

I love fall
my family getting together
crockpot dinners
laughing
living & loving life
visits with my grandsons
snuggling with a blanket in the evening
cozy socks
fuzzy scarves
what is there not to be thankful for?
what is there not to love?





Fall. Oh how I love you.

What about you, do you decorate for Fall?
If you do, how soon do you start decorating?
What is your favorite season?



melody-

party time-