Fall day

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A Day in the Life: Embracing the Beauty of Fall

Morning Serenity: The day began with the tranquility of early morning reading, setting a peaceful tone before S woke and made coffee. The garden beckoned next, with planters and raised beds watered by hand. Beets, zucchini, and potatoes were harvested for us, as well as creating a fresh garden pack for Paetz’s. Despite the temperature being 14°C, it felt much warmer, making the gardening tasks quite enjoyable.

I pulled a tall marigold plant that was blocking sun to carrots so cut them to bring inside

These labyrinth dahlias are just so pretty

Afternoon Activities: As S headed off to hockey just after 1 PM, my focus shifted to accounting and tutorials, making significant progress on various projects. Seasonal decor was swapped out, with summer giving way to fall, accompanied by a quick dusting to keep everything looking fresh. I put a dark coat of wax on the custom antique table. Now it is complete. By 3 PM, it was time for a delightful hour ride with B and the dogs, enjoying the beautiful fall scenery. After the ride while Britt fed all the horses, I did some productive yard work, adding more gravel to the base of the bottle tree and raking chips into place. The brace was removed, and despite the wind picking up and it only 17 out, it remained a pleasant fall day, perfect for outdoor activities. Guess we should have went camping.

Auntie Mindy's asters are my sign fall is here, they only bloom when temperatures drop.

Evening Endeavors:  Dinner prep followed, featuring a meal made entirely from garden-fresh vegetables: corn, zucchini, beets, sautéed beet leaves, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Some healthier chicken with feta and spinach sausages were cooked not the BBQ. B and Coop left for home before 6 PM with all horse chores completed and we were enjoying dinner. 

My corn harvest was entertaining.. some good and some pretty sparse LOL

This is my plate before sausage, S plate had sautéed beet leaves and fresh tomatoes and cucumbers too

A quick shower provided a refreshing break before Kent arrived to pick up his last three bales of hay. Once loaded, the evening continued with a trip to Stouts. The night was spent catching up, enjoying new drinks like negroni and gold crushes, indulging in tasty snacks, and playing a game of 5 crowns. The drive home was safe and sound, and the day concluded with a few episodes of Luxe Listings before drifting off to sleep.

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This day was a perfect blend of productivity, relaxation, and enjoyment, capturing the essence of a beautiful fall day. 🍂✨