Hello 38!

On the day of my 38th birthday, we drove to Clifton and spent the afternoon in the adorable and historic little town. Everyone was preparing for the yearly "Clifton Haunted Trail" creating a festive fall atmosphere. We played at the town park which had a seesaw made for four, a perfect fit for our family. Kent and I took a few turns shooting hoops that neither of us made.  Then we hit the local ice-cream shop which I think instantly became my new favorite place. It is so darn cute! They had delicious pumpkin flavored ice-cream and a big chalkboard for the kids to write and draw on. In the back of the building, we discovered a perfect outdoor bar area. Kent and I had a birthday beer while the kids ate their cones and played with blocks (each table had games, ours had Jenga). It was such a sweet little place.

It was fun to walk through the small downtown area and read about the old buildings.

Back in our own neighborhood, I took what will probably be the last pictures of our leaves. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Frankenstorm, who will likely clear the trees of their remaining beauty.

I love these vibrant orange leaves. Next year, I will make planting a tree in our front yard a priority. Our front yard is pretty bare and lacks landscaping, so most of the pictures are of our neighbors. I do love our views.

Our backyard is beginning to reflect the changing season. There's Kent's studio on the left. He has the walls framed, power run, fabric and lighting fixtures picked out. He is excited to get his mini-split installed this week. Woot! Woot!

A little Sunday morning fun in the front yard.

Here is a little snippet from a walk through the woods last weekend.

We got our fireplace screen, and I rearranged the mantle a bit. There is still no paint, and this weekend, I am leaning towards light blue. Maybe if we get a day off this week due to "Sandy," I'll be able to get the painting started.

Have a great week everyone! I am looking forward to the unknown. We have our flashlights and bottled water ready . . . 38 is off to an exciting start . . . I think.