Oooo...so cool! Yes!

I know all the folks who love summer will be sad with this cool weather we've been having.  If I still had my pool, I would also be a little bummed.  But I'm an autumn gal and being able to go out and enjoy a sweater day or sweatshirt walk in the woods makes me happy.   It's been a hot and humid summer and because of that our apples seem to be a bit earlier than usual.  I've been picking them this week, and I've froze some and will make applesauce this weekend from what we picked today.  One more pick trip will probably finish it off.  But after picking we took a stroll to the Creepy Woods to see what branches came down and how much we need to saw up and move.  Annabelle loves to walk up there.

While we were picking, she was looking longingly up at the woods.

Please YaYa, can't we go now?

First we pick, then we walk!

We got a good bounty this year.

What's this you ask? Oh, just the ground hornet nest I stumbled upon and got stung from last week! Ouch, it hurt! This dude is dead and hopefully the group of them down there are gone too.  They are not pollinators so I don't feel bad about their demise.  My knee that swelled up and my ankle that hurt like the dickens didn't feel bad about that either.  If you zoom in, his face looks demonic! Gives me the chills! But then we hiked up and made Annabelle's day.

 

Man and his dog...or really my dog but she loves Jack too!

This big stump is hollow and I imagine animals might live it.

Can't beat the beauty of the morning in the woods.  But soon we had to hike back and finish out our day.

Back home and then I'll have the apple task!  But in the winter, we'll really enjoy the applesauce and the memory of a cool morning harvesting and hiking!  

The Yummy Summy

 August brings happy days if you're fond of the heat and humidity of Ohio.  I can't say its on my favorite things list but I can say I love the fruits of the season. The tomatoes are ripening and biting into one fresh from the vines brings a yummy to the lips and memories of being a kid with a big ripe tomato, a salt shaker, and a shady spot to enjoy it! Jack and I headed to the orchard today and came home with donut peaches, sweet cherries, and early premium honey crisp apples. Jack threw in a few Amish fry pies just for more yum factor. Have you had a fry pie?  So many flavors, so delish!                     

The donut peaches are shaped like little donuts and have a wonderful flavor!

Fry pies are a treat and easy to eat!  This heat is keeping me indoors so cleaning is on my to do list. We got our 2nd shingles shot on Saturday and its had a few side effects that made us a little under the weather yesterday.  Feeling a little better today. If you've had that vaccine did it bother you? We didn't think of taking it until my brother got a horrible case of shingles in the Spring.  I can put up with a little discomfort instead of what he had to deal with! Anyways,  all's good this summer day and we have some good yummy stuff to enjoy! Carry on August!

         

And The Summer Rolls On

 August came in with cool breezes and low humidity.  It's been a hot summer with many 90 degree days and I'm sure those with pools aren't complaining. However, it's been nice to have windows open at night no need for A/C during the day for the past week.  That will change by the weekend with the hot and humid returning and the hazy days from the wildfires making it not so pretty out.  Last week I wasn't needed at the hospital and enjoyed the days and it has me thinking that I'm about ready to call it quits with working.  I'm putting in 3 days this week and the next few weeks look busier than this summer has been.  So, we'll see when I finally say enough is enough.  For the time being I'll just buzz along and try and enjoy the end of this summer season.   Last Friday we went to camp/picnic night at one of the members of our church who hosts this campout for the church each summer.  

They have a nice area for camping, or you can "camp" out in the cabin that they use for an air B&B. 

We didn't camp, just came to participate in the dinner portion and enjoy sitting around the fire and socializing with our friends.  Everyone brings a side dish and dessert, and our host provided the hot dogs and hamburgers and fixings.  It was a really pretty night and even cool enough for a sweatshirt! My kind of weather!

Tents here and there and a pop-up camper too.  We're over the overnight, sleep on the ground days, but glad young families came and enjoyed the event.  

Speaking of enjoying the event....Annabelle enjoyed taking a walk with me through the trails in the woods.  New smells and sounds for her!  It wasn't even buggy.  Good time!  In other news, my Granddaughter, Katie, graduated from BYU Idaho.  

Congratulations Peanut! She's back in Oregon with family and I'm sure will be job hunting soon! We love you, Katie!   Other news from the Pines involves a new ride!  No, not a car but a new ride never-the-less:

Does having a golf cart make us old?  Good thing it isn't really mine then!  My neighbor across the road was having a garage sale and had 2 golf carts.  My niece's hubby had been saying they would like to get one to use in their neighborhood.  They live in the same neighborhood as my sister.  So, I texted Midge and sent a pic of the 2 carts and asked if they would want to buy one.  Well, she bought one instead! She decided on the electric one because it has more seating and is quieter.  I'm sure the family out there will use it for going back and forth between homes and Midge can use it in her business too.  Anyway, my nephew will be coming out in a couple of weeks with his trailer to pick it up.  In the meantime, I will just have to keep trying it out to make sure it's a good ride!  Time to hit the hay as tomorrow is a get up early day.  It should be a short work time though and then Jack and I will have lunch with his high school group that gets together once a month.  Have a good rest of the week everyone!