Fall is in the air

 

We took our daily walk around the neighborhood yesterday, and this is what we enjoyed.  It's an early tree - most have not begun to change colors although our burning bush has really begun turning red.  We do get some lovely views in the fall in Vermont.  This is the time of year when we're happy to live here.  During blizzards, not so much!  Leaf peepers will begin visiting soon with a vengeance.

I woke up early this morning so spent some time catching up on blogs.  I got an idea for something I can make for tonight's dinner with leftover chicken and looked at other quilters' works in progress.  I don't know how some people get so much done!  I am dawdling around with Dear Jane these days and taking my time reading a new mystery by Elly Griffiths.  I do a little housework and cooking here and there.  Where does the time go?  

I did get out and do about half an hour's worth of gardening yesterday before Paul's nephew stopped by for a visit.  We had some rain over night so I'm not sure I'll get outside today.  Yesterday I planted some iris and crocosmia, a new flower my neighbor introduced me to this year.  And it is lovely with leaves that resemble gladiolas.   They seem very hardy,