October Wrap Up

 October 21 - 31, 2024

Tombstone, Arizona

Most of us who blog agree that one of the things that make it worthwhile is having the history to go back and see what we were up to this time of year over several years. October is consistently a beautiful time to be just about anywhere in the country! New England and Utah were probably the prettiest, but nowhere wasn't great.

As the month comes to an end we're enjoying more traditional October temps, including an increase in the dreaded wind. Alas, we're never happy are we :-)) Mornings on the porch are chilly enough for a heavy robe, and our Quail are starting to puff up against the cold. 

Most mornings our yard looks (and sounds) like a barnyard!

Our does are so delicate, I love their gentle beauty.

The twins are getting big.

But still depend on Mom for a snack.

A rare juvenile buck. He isn't aggressive with the twins, but Mom ran him off every chance she got.

Northern Cardinals usually make a stop, but always one at a time.

Not as vivid, the Desert Cardinals change color in the varying light.

The dozens of birds scatter and fly away quickly and it is completely quiet. The sound of large wings signal the arrival of this rare (to our yard) hawk. It's over five minutes after their departure before the flocks return.

After his rough couple of weeks, we don't take for granted Bill's feeling good! Returning to clinic treatments has been without issue and all his numbers are consistently where they need to be. Yaaaay!

Rebecca and I have begun our season of day trips, starting this year with the markets at Mercada St Augustin in Tucson. Sadly the day we go it's over 90 in the city so our strolling among the little shops is limited to the more shaded areas. Still, it's a wonderful day of getting out and about, and enjoying yummy eats at Rollies. Chatting and people (and pigeon) - watching in the courtyard is lovely. We wrap up the day at our favorite Grandma's Spinning Wheel for more felting wool. 

We both really like these white painted windows.

Dia de lost Muertos altars line the side street.

Honoring our loved ones who have past, the altars are touching as well as vibrant.

We're getting serious about trading in the big rig for a smaller one. Hoping to get that done quickly and have it ready for Ezra and Elliott to bring their folks for Christmas. I'm looking forward to having them all here for more family fun. 

We never get trick-or-treaters out here in the country, and I admit I miss it. Our little town does provide several activities so our local kiddos aren't missing out. The grands all celebrated and had a fun holiday. We love seeing the pics every year :-)

M and M with their folks.

Henry and Cassidy with their parents who have always had loads of fun with costumes.

Penelope and Reese hamming it up.

Next year they'll be a family of five!

These two came home with 2# each of candy - Ezra and Elliott love Halloween!

Spooooky Elliott

Ezra has been a Nightmare Before Christmas fan for five years!

When Dad dresses up as garbage so you can be a garbage truck - good job Oliver :-)))