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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Fall! It's the most wonderful time of the year!

I love Indian Summers.  It renews my soul and I get excited for the upcoming Holiday Season.  Most people dread the coming of Fall but I don't.  I love the crisp morning and hints of color in the trees.  I wait for the color like a kid on Christmas morning.

This time of year ushers in good things like snugly sweaters, cozy socks and of course Chili and Cinnamon Rolls... Why does that combination have so many memories tied up in it for people?  Is it the school days we remember fondly, or the awesome ladies in the school cafeteria that had big smiles on their faces knowing that all the kids were excited for lunch.  I grew up in California where this combination was not to be had (unless you were from the Midwest).  I remember when my family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and I had my first Chili Supper at church.  The Parrish hall was packed and all of the kids (of all ages) were so thrilled to be there and I remembered the wonderful fellowship they shared. 

Last night I made up a batch of my mom's chili and some rolls.  We had a cozy dinner and talked about our day, and school, and volleyball.  It was a perfect night and I felt blessed and remembered that it is the little moments in life like this that really make us thankful.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

25th Anniversary of the Root River Trail


Join us this weekend in Bluff Country and celebrate 25 years of fun on the Trail!