I'm sure Ned may tell you that today was fantastic because bow season came in, however that's NOT why I enjoyed the day. Avery slept until about 6:40, about the time I was falling back asleep from Ned getting up. Usually I'm able to go back to sleep when he leaves. Avery is usually good for 20-30 minutes in her crib after she wakes up, which is a big help. I'm not exactly sure what she did during her morning nap, but her longest stretch of quiet was only 20 minutes. When she got up, Ned got home, and the pool table finally was moved from the garage. Avery and I strolled to feed the ducks, came home for lunch, then she had an early nap. While she napped I kept the TV off and read for an hour straight before checking out some things online. Safe Haven already has me hooked.
We had plans to visit Lolli and Poppa for dinner, and I decided that I wanted to stop on the way there to get a pumpkin. We'll do a fun pumpkin patch next year when Avery can enjoy it, but I like to support our local farmers. Avery decided that she would wear her new pumpkin shirt and pumpkin Cat's Clip and looked awfully grown up in her fall attire.
Avery thought the large pumpkins were wonderful. There was pumpkin kissing....
...pumpkin loving...
...and an attempt at pumpkin climbing.
After we picked out our perfect pumpkin, we continued on our way to Lolli and Poppa's. Avery has a long list of favorites at their house: spotting all the lights for Poppa to turn on, the wind chimes in Poppa's duck room, and climbing the steps. She also likes to try to get in a few kisses/ sniffs with Lily the dog and Odie and Moses the cats, but none of them are too found of her nose in their fur. Avery seemed a little anxious for dinner so some outside time was in order. Lolli took her to visit her favorite tree, where shaking the branches always elicits a good belly laugh.
And, I got to meet the newest addition to the family. Molly was rescued from my aunt and uncle's house after she turned up about a month or so ago. My parents were firm in saying they wouldn't get another cat after having to put our Pepper, who was around 20, to sleep. After I told Mom I couldn't take Molly, she must have really worked on my dad, and Molly joined the family Friday. She's residing on their porch now but will gain inside access once her claws are removed. Had I known Molly had beautiful tuffs of fur in her ears and had great potential to be a lap cat, she would have been mine. Avery had to keep her cat-smelling nose on the other side of the screen door, but I'm sure it won't be long before she goes in for a whiff.
On our way home the air was crisp and smelled like fall. Now the Farmer's Market candle is burning and I'm still enjoying this beautiful day.
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