Saturday, October 29, 2011

Hike to Kaaterskill Falls

Starting out!
The hurricane plopped this tree right across the trail.



Getting misted by the waterfalls (and if it looks cold, that's because it was)




Awesome leaves! And an awesome dad!

Just got back last night from a week home in Saugerties, NY. It was GREAT to see the family, relax, and check out autumn back east with all the colorful leaves.

I went on a hike to Kaaterskill falls with my dad on Monday. It is a cool hike in all four seasons. During the fall it has great views of the waterfalls and pretty tree colors, and in the winter the falls freeze over and you can hike right up to them. 

Great day!





Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Pumpkin Day

Today we had lunch by the lake by the Tahoe City Dam. Great little  picnic table area.

Then we picked up some pumpkins and the "ultimate carving kit." Uh huh, very professional. Hoping mine turns out awesomely tonight.





Loving the fall weather so I can layer up! Makes for more fun outfits.


Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Lazy Tuesday, because we are old folks

 Since Tuesdays and Wednesdays are our "weekend," I had quite the relaxing day today. Here are some of the fun things I partook in:


I worked on my shop a little and mailed out some of the pieces I sold (yay!). I love going to my local post office, because the older lady at the counter, Ann, is the happiest person you've ever met. Literally. Every time she scans one of my packages, she yells "Up and away!" and places it on the counter behind her. When she's ready for you to swipe your card, she yells "ZAP IT!" She also has a cat named Elvis.

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Then I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks of the season! LOVE THEM. 

Also LOVE this little girl's costume.


An amazing part of fall for me is buying caramel dip for apples....Delish!


Then I stuck a chicken in the crockpot for dinner. I know, very Martha Stewart of me. 

Side note: Taking out the "giblets" from the middle of a chicken was quite traumatic.


Then we were lazy bums and sat on the couch. Sometimes you just want to watch a little T.V. Seen here is Owen (may or may not be picking his nose) in our greatest new thrift find ever, the lounger chair.


Plan on ending the day off by reading on the porch in this little nook while Owen goes and plays basketball at the rec center. Great Tuesday!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

You Can Go Your Own Way

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Sometimes I get caught up in seeing what others are doing and the successes they are having, and wonder if I am on the right path. But I think the experiences I've had have brought me to the path I am on purposely, helping me to find out what I actually want, not what I feel like I should want.

Am I getting too philosophical this morning???

Maybe it was that third cup of coffee.




Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Only In Tahoe

Squaw Mountain outside the resort

Only in Tahoe does it snow on October 5th. 

Good excuse to bundle up, drink hot chocolate and watch movies : )

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Feelin Outdoorsy Lately





Last week we went on another hike on part of the Pacific Crest Trail. Superrr duper nice views. September in Tahoe is perfect weather for hiking!

Typically, my favorite part was my peanut butter sandwich at the top (see my joyfulness above). Don't judge, it was a heck of a long hike OK people?