We've Moved!

Finally! The new blog is up and running.  If you get the chance, please hop over to...

http://blueskiesandmudpuddles.com

Don't forget to leave us a note! We love to hear from you!

Updates on Changes...

(c) 2016 Jack McCallum

All I can say is "Ugh!" You would think it would be a simple process to make changes to this blog, but apparently there is a world of complications involved.  It looks the projected April 4th launch date of the new blog is going to have to be pushed back.  On the bright side, it looks like it may only be pushed back a few days but I'm actually going to push it back a week - just in case.

You know how it is... Best of intentions and all, but I don't want to say the new blog will launch in a few days and find out there are more problems.  So, I'm giving it another week.

Check back on Monday, April 11, 2016 and I will have extra bonus stuff to make up for the additional wait.  See you soon!

Big Changes Are Coming...

My apologies for being absent from the Blogosphere but there are big changes happening, and one of the places those changes are happening is this blog.  I'm super excited to reveal all, but for now I'm concentrating on getting everything ready for launch.

My projected "live" date for the new Blue Skies and Mud Puddles blog is April 4, 2016, but it is dependent on a few tweaks that need to take place.  But if all goes well, this blog will launch with a new look, new posts, and some new features that will make things easier to share.

See you soon!

A Time for Thankfulness

I know I and my family have a lot to be thankful for, and this holiday always is a warm reminder to make that thankfulness know.  I hope all of you have a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and that you spend it with those you hold near and dear.  As for me, I'm skipping the shopping this weekend and focusing on family time.

Day at the Pumpkin Patch...

The Family has been going through a rough patch lately (something I'll share a little later), so I decided that we would take a little trip to a Pumpkin Patch in the next county.  It's a Pumpkin Patch we visit every year, and though we had discussed not going this year - I felt the Family was entitled to a fun day trip.

Plus, what better way to pick out your pumpkins for the holiday season?

I love this Pumpkin Patch's attention to details.  They have fields full of pumpkins and, for the less adventurous, pumpkins ready for purchase.  No slogging through muddy fields.

They even provide little details such as recipes you can make with their pumpkins.  I admit, I haven't used any of the recipes.  Quite frankly, I love the look of pumpkins but I don't like the taste of pumpkins (or the smell).

But this place gets the need for presentation, and they do it well.

They have several of these metal art pieces... This pumpkin is fantastic!  I wish I had the front garden space (because something like this needs to be on display).

And, of course, what pumpkin patch is complete without the old tractors, trucks, and wagons? Certainly not this one!

And the variety of gourds is amazing... I honestly had no idea just how many different varieties there are out there.

I thought these ones looked like acorns.  How awesome are these?!?!?

Of course, I had to take the obligatory photo at the pumpkin patch.  I zoomed in because I'd rather get clear images of their faces than the pumpkins.

And, this year, I actually got a photo of me.  Actually, Mum took this photo.  Yes, my hair is blond... It's temporary.  Well, temporary since June.  It's my time of experimenting, and since I've been every other color... Why not blond? It was blonder, but I went a little darker this month.  I know... I know... It looks more red than blond.  Let's compromise and say it is strawberry blond.

 

And of course, there are these little sets tucked away in nooks, so families can take their autumn photos.

 

Did I mention the details? How cute is this?!?!

Here is another giant metal piece of art... complete with little pumpkins to make the dress.

Of course, we made our selection of pumpkins (and apples).  How can you not? We didn't go big this year... We went more strategic with our choices.  Some for the inside, and some for the outside of the house.

 

 

 

 

How about you?  Are you doing the Pumpkin Patch this year? How are you celebrating the season?  Drop a note in the Comments section and let me know... I'll hop over to your space on the Blogosphere and have a peek at your seasonal celebrations.

Happy Monday!