This month in Tasha's A Time to Keep she celebrates Autumn by making apple cider and pumpkin moonshines. . . .
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Tasha's first book, Pumpkin Moonshine, was the first of her calico books. Sylvie Ann's pumpkin ends up rolling down the hill, terrorizing everyone in its path. But in the end Sylvie Ann gets her Pumpkin Moonshine. . . .When my boys were still home we made jack-o-lanterns or pumpkin moonshines as Tasha called them. . . .
A few years ago I was feeling nostalgic and decided to invite my boys and spouses to a Pumpkin Carving Contest. . . .
We try to plan a weekend away in Autumn when the leaves have changed. Sometimes we go hiking and other times we just drive along country roads. Last year we visited the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania . . . .
All these activities bring me Joy because not only are all my senses being delighted by all there is to see, feel, smell, hear, and taste this time of year, I'm also spending time with the people I love. To top it off, I get to share it with all of you!
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Take Joy!
Enjoy your special time with those you love, Cathy. The pumpkin carving party is a great idea for gathering everyone together. Very creative carvers in your family! ♥
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DeleteOctober is certainly full of fun at your house, Cathy. Olivia is going to love Fall & Halloween with Grandma & Grandpa! What an original idea - a pumpkin party with your grown children. Wish our family had done that. I've spent Halloween with my brother & SIL since they had their kids though, just because I liked Halloween so much and never got any trick-or-treaters while I lived. Apartments never get many kids and when you do, they're often 6'4 so - no thanks. I would give out the treats at my brother's - and LOVED IT - while they took the little ones around. Unfortunately now "the little ones" are in their 20s. Bummer. Well, it was fun while it lasted, and Time Marches On. Does Olivia have her costume yet? She's probably only going to visit a few people that she knows well - like Grandma & Grandpa - since she's still pretty young, right? But Olivia seems to like every new activity she does, so I'm guessing that she'll be an enthusiastic trick-or-treater. May she & Gabriel can be a team! PS - I have a hardcover copy of Tasha's "Pumpkin Moonshines" book and put it out in my living room during October. Beautiful illustrations and a very cute story for little kids. Enjoy all your Fall plans and be safe if the hurricane or rains are coming in your direction. Take care and talk to you soon. 🎃
ReplyDeleteI don't know yet what Olivia will wear for Halloween. Last year I'd found some costumes for her at yard sales. Her mommy chose the monkey one for a party her mommy and daddy went to. I dressed her up in both costumes and posted the photo last year here: http://cathy-morningmusings.blogspot.com/2014/11/out-and-about-november.html ❤️ We HAVE gotten way too much rain--flooding in the area. Our guests are still here and today's rain may spoil our plans for today. We lost a couple trees, too, because the ground is so saturated.
DeleteI must try that recipe soon. I have no idea what butternuts are, so must go look them up. I guess, if you can use black walnuts then English walnuts would work too? Baking is one of the things that brings me joy, and so do these pictures and words today. Thank you! Deb
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with butternuts either, although I have heard the word before. I haven't tried this recipe yet myself. I hope it turns out good. Let me know!
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