October Surprise

Yesterday was simply glorious...

and today is no less.

We hit a record breaking 84 degrees

 here in our little spot, 

not far from Albany.

Just one last taste of Summer.

Today is just as glorious. 

It is not quite as warm however,

 gray clouds are dancing

 with cobalt skies 

and make the changing leaves

 look stunning.

Golden leaves have been dancing

 in the breeze this morning...

occupying my time 

as I enjoy their pretty dance.

Over the past two weeks...

Snowflakes have danced in my head~

as I prepare for the season ahead 

and one local show.

Sleepy mice

and ginger men

 have started to appear~

Along with an Angel theme...

I am wrapping up around 

Christmas Carols to guide me~

taking a cue from the wee ones 

that I loved last year.

While October 

may have given us a day or two of a surprise,

I am enjoying her gift~

as yummy wools

and pretty flannels

dance in my head.

Brown cardboard packages

may not be tied up with string...

 but oh how they hold

 my most favorite things~

there is magic happening 

with each stitch

and

 although this will be the last day 

of our

 October surprise~

there is plenty of magic

to be had at the Cottage.