fall

 it feels a little bit like fall around here..ok a tiny bit. at least when i'm inside i pretend it's all chilly and fally out and light candles and watch fall movies. today i watched the trouble with harry. it's a really pretty movie to watch, with all the colorful leaves. and shirley maclaine's cute pixie too.
i've also been decorating for the season. i made this crochet wreath i saw on good knits. it was really quick and simple, and i think it would be pretty in different colors for different seasons. i think i just might do that.

do you have any favorite fall or halloween movies to recommend? fall crafts?  i'd love to hear!

pumpkin patch

finding the right pumpkin is important

it was a tough decision, but i think we did the right thing.

then, we celebrated with some head cut out pictures:

the happiest crow.

lindsipumpkin.

lately

starting new sweaters

making headbands

living room hangings

learning to knit

eating lots of granola

carving pumpkins!

mom's homemade granola recipe:

7 cups oats

1 cup coconut

1 cup wheat germ

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

1 cup diced walnuts or pecans

1 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup pepitas or flax seeds

1/2 cup oil

1 cup (or more) pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla

craisins, or raisins, dates,etc. (added after baking)

preheat oven to 250. mix wet and dry ingredients. combine. pour onto 2 greased baking sheets. bake for 1 hour 30 minutes. stir every 15 minutes, and switch the 2 pans between the top and bottom baking racks.

cool on pans. sprinkle with craisins.

eat all up.