peace to you.........

Dreaming of.......

Guess what I am dreaming about today??????? Yes I know that Halloween is right around the corner not to mention turkey day, but my mind is seriously wandering off to Christmas.

I am not looking forward to the cold winters here in Chicago. St. Louis was not bad at all during winter time. NEVER had to wear a big heavy coat.... well before my mind starts to wandering again onto another subject this post was just to say that I am dreaming about Christmas. I need to start creating my holiday cards. I did run to Borders the other day and they have some artsy Christmas cards already displayed. I found a bunch that I would love to buy and send off, but I really should at least create a few of my own.

This Sat and Sunday is the last Chicago Antique Market weekend for this year. I do plan on going. I am dragging along my older son with me. I have an extra pass if someone here in Chicago can use it. It's good for Sat and Sun. My BFF friend Jen can't make it so it's up for grabs. Let me know asap if you can use it so I can mail to you.

Okay this will probably be the last post on Christmas for now. You know what I will be looking for on Saturday.

MICHEL MURPHY

these pictures are dedicated to a friend of mine in MO.... Michel I know how much you love nature probably as much as I do. I dedicate these pictures to you.

the boys

spending some quality time hanging off of trees.

fall is in the air 100%. today after a few soccer practices my hubby took us to St. Charles, IL. I was able to take a few more pictures to remind me of how much I enjoy this time of year. a good walk along with some fresh air is good for the soul. plus my boys needed to burn off some energy. they enjoy going to the forest preseves. why? well let's see they love skipping rocks in the water, running around, hidding in the trees and looking for bugs/rocks. they especially love hanging off of trees.

continued.......

more pictures of my walk at HERRICK lake. it was a bit chilly yesterday maybe more like the wind was crisp. don't know if that explains it better to you. I hope you enjoy these and maybe if you close your eyes you can imagine you were there with me as well.

fall is in the air 100%

yesterday on my way home, I stopped at my favorite lake on the way to my apt. a few weeks later from my last visit and yes the leaves have started turning amazing colors and as you can see there are plenty on the park's ground to collect. pinecones are all over as well. these make simple decorations either on your christmas tree or in a large glass container. if you like the bling you can add a sparkle to the cones by adding glitter.

I just love stepping on dried leaves and walking through a big pile of them. when no one is watching I do it as much as I can.