Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Covered Bridge Festival

Every year, during the 2nd and 3rd weeks in October is the Covered Bridge Fesival in Park County Indiana and surrounding area. We had the opportunity to go on two different days. During the early 1800's, there were three archiects living in the area who were all designing covered bridges. The bridges didn't really take off across the country due to cost and practicality. I think they are super neat and make for beautiful scenery. We even got to ride in horse drawn wagon over one! Boy were Max's eyes big! Gpa "Mutache" was sure holding on to him tight. Yes, this month we had the joy of hosting both sets of grandparents! We are so thankful to them for driving the distance to see us. Max is already asking when they are coming back to our house! Thanks for all you do grandma's and grandpa's! We love you!




Max & me by some gourds



One of the many covered bridges in the area


Max pickin' out a gourd



Love the Coca-Cola on the brick ads.



Max and Daddy "antiquing"



Festival goodies.


The saloon made for some good eats.



Cool downtown buildings




Stephen perhaps "thinking"of his next lecture in front of old school house.




Oh, I made homeade banana bread. Yes, I did say homeade. :)














Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Falling for Fall

Fall. Autumn. It is officially here. What a fantastic season. I don't think it gets enough credit. The trees ablaze and shed their leaves; the farmers are harvesting; the air is crisp, fresh, cool-perfect for cozying up; pumpkin patches are brimming and cider is brewing. Everything about it says AAhhh. Relax, unwind and be thankful. It is the the time for thanksgiving after all. Oh, and I forgot its football time too. I think thats pretty important now also.