Autumn in Colorado: Life Around Here

It's hard to believe the month of October is over and we're nearly a week into November. Colorado has had a wonderfully mild fall with warm days, chilly evenings and rarely a frost. I hear we're in for a warm and dry winter, and I'm alright with it. Afterall, there are snow-covered mountains only a short drive away to fill that void that leaving the Midwest and its bitter cold, dark winter has left. Who am I kidding? I don't miss the Midwest winters. (Don't worry family, I do miss you!)

In preparation for the cooler months, we've cleared out our garden, pulled out the cozy sweaters and tucked away (but not too far away) the tanks and swimsuits. Saying this, I should also mention that the weekend ahead looks to be mid-seventies and sunny. The edges of seasons overlapping -- what a lovely experience.

Byrdie and Higgins helped me in the garden...

... By pulling all of the broccoli stems out of the mulch pile and eating them. At least someone got to enjoy the broccoli this year -- we had one floret out of six or seven plants. Bah!

Other than preparing for the winter months, things have been busy but sort of uneventful around here: buying odds and ends for the house, talking about starting up the kitchen remodel, a lot of work, a fair amount of running (on my end) and biking (on B.'s end) and most importantly, spending a good deal of time with friends and one another.

In other news, I've perfected my granola recipe. It's so good, I'm considering buying a commercial space and opening a granola shop. I've already found the perfect spot -- a space next to Vic's in South Boulder. Okay, maybe I'm not serious, but a girl can dream, right?

Since I don't foresee a granola shop in my future, I'll send you the recipe if you so desire.

Happy Fall, everyone! And enjoy the blending of seasons if you're lucky enough to experience it.