Gravestones and Chili.

The colors usually peak at our house around the second weekend in October.  Over those few weeks when things are picture perfect fall around here, I try and lure as many people out as I can for hikes, cider, chili, and love.

This years chili fest was on a crisp fall day.  Grey sky, perfect leaves.

A huge roaster of chili.

Cornbread and Allison's fresh brioche.

Sweet apple crisp.

Hot cider and rum.

mmmmmm.....ahhhhhhh...

While the husbands finished up dinner, the mom's loaded up all of the kids and took a quick field trip to the little town cemetery across the road...for Halloween fun and pics!

And, as I write this, the leaves are officially down, blowing violently around the yard.  The big storm is moving in for all of us, and my gut is that the other end of that will feel like winter.  Hunker down folks!  Stay warm, take care of each other...weather the storm!!

xoxo, e.