I had THE BEST weekend.
I love this time of year. I know it’s such a basic bitch thing to say, but fall is the very best, and when I was homesick, missing fall almost killed me. I wish this time of year was more static than transitional — if only this part of October lasted four months. Instead, they say our foliage colors will peak next weekend.
I have been busy. I have been run-down. I have had nightmares about fleeting time. I decided to take a four-day weekend to recoup. I decided to love myself better I could sincerely benefit from some outdoor time and down time. The girls had Fall Break. The Mister took some time off as well. It was THE BEST.
Sassy and I went to the orchard and did the whole hayride-corn maze #thotumn thing. We were veritable sun-kissed goddesses of the corn. Ridiculously happy, really.
Moo had gone with her friends and we found them while we searched for the scarecrow in the maze.
Then I told The Mister, “I wanna go to the fowwest.” So we goed. We walked, we hiked, we rested, we played. Tromping about in the leafeses of autumn is utterly joyful. You probably won’t believe me when I tell you, but my husband not only stopped to watch ducks, chipmunks, squirrels, a woodpecker, and a baby blue jay, but he also hugged a tree. Witches’ honor. Saw it with my own two eyes.
There were other good things, too. While I had lots of time to snuggle babies and furbabies, we were also allotted many hours alone as a couple. I caught up with an old friend, enjoyed a rainy day in pajamas, and slept peacefully. I enjoyed Count Chocula, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cupcakes, pulled pork, and a caramel apple.
Yes, I still taxied kids, shopped, cooked, laundered, and even got some sewing done, but I had a wonderful, beautiful long weekend because so much of it was done at my leisure.
this lil spot is right close to home, and for deborah, i’ll show you all four seasons of it
I needed that. I am restored. I am extremely grateful. It is well – with my soul.
Which is good, because tomorrow morning will find me taking a deep breath before I click on my work inbox.
joeyfullystated 
What gorgeous pictures. Sounds like a marvelous weekend! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for looking! 😀
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So nice to read about your beautiful and restored weekend, Joey 🙂
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Thank you, Irene! 😀
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#Thotumn made me laugh out loud. 😛 Glad youre having a good time. 🙂
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Thanks! #thotumn is probably not part of #christiangirlautumn, but I do think it fits with #basicwhitegirl 😉
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“I wish this time of year was more static…”
Amen to that. I love the autumn the best, I think, in spite of the fact it means that winter is right around the corner. Unbelievable beauty. Glad you were able to immerse yourself and restore.
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Thank you so much! Your landscape is surely ideal for autumn… followed by a brutal winter… and a glorious spring! Thanks for stopping in! It’s great to see you!
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The medicinal qualities of nature at its best! I too wish autumn wasn’t quite so temporary. Knowing it’s so fleeting makes us appreciate it even more.
I hope you manage to squeeze in a few more glorious days outdoors in the autumn glory before it’s all over.
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Me too, me too! Thank you Joanne 🙂
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Sounds like you and yours had a perfect long fall weekend. Take a really good cup of coffee and a pumpkin something with you to the office this morning because after four days the load will be heavy. 🙂
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It was lovely. I did take the remaining pumpkin cupcakes in and of course I had coffee 🙂
I was really surprised my email wasn’t as high as it had been after other absences. I credit our new Receptionist for being so competent.
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Sun kissed Goddesses of the Corn…. I love it!
Your weekend sounds like our vacation, tree hugging fall splendor!
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Thank you! It was, in some ways, better than vacation. I never broke a sweat and I slept in my own bed. I want MOWAH. lol
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Bravo, sun-kissed goddess of the corn! Nature’s temple hath restored you and it is good.
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Thank you! It is SO good 🙂
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We are allowed Mental Health Days now. Sad but true. No one passing up those! Your weekend sounds like heaven. Ease into that Inbox…..
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I know it. It’s a thing. Humans need to unwind brains as much as bodies. Oof!
I was surprised, my inbox was 56 and I was expecting more like 75. I credit Reception with, you know, WORKING. I think that’s another perk to her being in our office. Previous Receptionist was not as … well…
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Your photos are beautiful. The colors are intense and obviously restorative. Good on you for getting out there and finding balance.
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Thanks, Ally Bean! Next weekend MAY even be as lovely 🙂
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Oh my, these colors are gor-gee-ous. !! It does indeed sound like an absolutely lovely fall weekend. You deserve it.
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Thanks, Laura!
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Lovely photos, my dear. I’m so happy you had a four day fun weekend. You deserve that, and more! Love the yellows the most, btw, not that you asked. 🙂
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I love the yellows most, too ❤ Thank you so much.
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Wonderful pics. I find autumn to be the most beautiful time of the year with the changing leaves and the Halloween/Thanksgiving decorations.
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Thank you. I agree 🙂
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I am so glad you had a great weekend and I am glad you shared your beautiful pictures. The one shot I missed was the one of Jake hugging that tree. That pic would be priceless. Actually all of the pics you take of your family are priceless. Enjoy your week.
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Right? Blackmail, mayhaps 😉 I took maybe 20 photos, but I tried to be in the now. Thank you so much.
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You gave me goosebumps! I felt your joy and happiness all through this post. Your fall is glorious, and the Mister hugged a tree! So much happiness!!
Oh, I love that lil’ spot close to you. The reflections are amazing! I’m looking forward to seeing it in all four seasons!
I hope the happiness and energy carry you all through this last week of October! This month for me begins the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.
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Thank you so much, Deborah. I really do wish I could hold onto it longer. I hope I get out again next weekend. I do like the mode of coming holiday cheer 🙂
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“It is well with my soul…”
Absolutely, Joey. We all need time off to relax and recharge. I’m glad you took your four days off to enjoy autumn and the family. Pretty colors – love the yellow tree-lined road and path!
I have never gone through a corn maze and usually think of it when it’s too late and too cold. Maybe next year I’ll finally take the leap…
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Corn mazes are as fun as anything with good company (and pleasant interaction with polite strangers). I do recommend.
Thank you very much 🙂
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Yay! A beautiful and restful weekend doing just what you wanted. Love the fall leaves and trees! 🙂
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😀
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What beautiful pictures! I really enjoyed seeing them and reading about this fun and lovely time!
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Well thank you very much 😀
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I love this! That’s all. LOVE it!
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😀 Thanks!
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I am a fall person, too. What you describe sounds like the perfect weekend. I had some urban wildlife around, including a tiny little bat. That was kind of cool and seasonal.
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I saw that! I totally meant to comment on his bold visit, too. You shot him through that window like a pro!
My office has windows up top, very post-war housing style.
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Ha! Mine has those, too, but they’re toward the interior of the building. It’s weird.
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I actually really like them and would totally replace my bedroom windows with them. Privacy is a non-issue. BUT I don’t have views to lose like you and your deer 😉
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That makes sense. I would not want to lose the views. Blinds can give privacy when needed.
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Fabulous photos, Joey! Thank you for sharing them with us. There’s mostly thirsty brown foliage here this year so your photos are appreciated. I’m very glad you and yours had a near perfect weekend.
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Thanks, Kat! Our last autumn wasn’t as glorious. More yellow than anything, and brown too quickly, then suddenly bare. O_O We were robbed!
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Congratulations on connecting with the beauty and love of life, Joey. It looks absolutely fabulous in your part of our world.
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It really was 🙂 Thanks!
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What gorgeous pictures! Made me jealous until I look up and saw woodses all around my house. But no joeys, so still jealous. Thanks for the reference to “It Is Well With My Soul”. It was my grandpa’s favorite hymn so, now that he’s gone, it’s mine. Hearing somebody else reference it was like somebody saying, “Your grandpa says to tell you hi, and he loves you.” 🙂
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Aw, I like that SO much ❤
Yeah, I've got a wooded lot, but lemme tell you, my idea of the fowwest is not hearing the interstate — and I bet you have that, too!
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Nope. We hears it. Sometimes. Sometimes, very loud. The noise comes right up the ridge and into our headbones. But sometimes we can’t hear it at all.
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You got some lovely foliage shots! I generally like this time of year too but we have so many fires in California now that it’s hard to do anything but constantly check the news and worry ….
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Egads!
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A perfect weekend! I hope you get to go to the fowwest again soon! I know that tree was tickled by the Mr.’s hug. And you have lots gorgeous photos to remind you.
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Thanks, me too!
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These photos are just gorgeous, Joey.
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Thank you!
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Wonderful. I like this time of year too, but I swear; it seems like Fall in Texas can be measured in hours.
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Ooh. I believe you!
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One of these days I’m going to find the bottom of this inbox. It seems every time I groan and consider just wiping the whole lot, I stumble onto a Joey post and my faith is restored – there are still items worthy of reading, albeit late reading. I love the photos, Fall colors signal a stark future, but they do it so well, with such style. Would that we could all go out like that. I am happythat you were able to restore your being. October was such a rush-to-the-finish-line line for me, I feel like I fell farther behind each day. In many ways, I did. Certainly this inbox!
So, as I am reading this, you have another weekend coming up. I hope it’s wonderful!
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Thank you! And thanks for catching up. There are about a dozen people I HATE to miss, so I understand. I will get out to tromp in the leafeses again today 🙂
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Enjoy.
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I loved reading this. I am so glad you had this time to restore your mighty self!
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Thanks so much!
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Those colors are fabulous!! I love the forest. It brings me such peace. I’m glad that you were able to have a great weekend and find yourself restored. 🙂
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Thanks!
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Enjoyed the fall photos here – the golden glow! And like that white hoodie of yours – not sure why i extra noticed it – but I am in need of some new sweatshirts and lightweight jackets – maybe that is why..::
Anyhow – also like that #thotumn”
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Hah! Thanks! It’s actually a lightly structured jacket. It’s not corduroy but similar — total lint magnet, but I love it 😀
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Oh texture adds another fun aspect – and not much luck on my finding some new ones – and hope your weekend is off to a nice start Joey
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Thanks! You too! Seriously, Y, I have a post upcoming — about the horrors of shopping for outerwear, so I understand your hunt!
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I look forward to
Your post – and wish I had more time to blog because I would maybe do a “what you wear Wednesday” post Every week! Because it is just so fun to explore this topic – (my next post is on dresses) also – I think of folks with certain itejs – like you always come to mind with converse – ha! ((And sometimes I think of you when I moisturize because even though we do need internal Oils and fats to help Skin from inside out- we still often need external moisture help! So you come to mind with that too 😉 ))
Anyhoo – I just put two “decent” lightweight Jackets in a thrift store bag! Both fit all wrong and refuse to wear them again- one was a big sale Nike item and so it was iffy –
Ok – be back for your post later – peace
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So nice to be thought of!
Well you know I eat my nuts and seeds, olives and avocados, fish and eggs and cheese, but girl, I still need dermatological assistance on that ashy exterior! Hah!
I would totally read What You Wear Wednesday and might would even contribute now and again.
Here’s wishing the time would open up for blogland 🙂
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😉
and here is how I look at blog world – there are many years ahead of us – so we can go at different paces as needed.
TTYS
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Hi J- could I use the photo of you with your white-cream colored jacket – well I might add to a post – but wanted to ask while I am getting ideas…
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Sure thing 🙂 $4.99 thrift find 😉
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oh baby – and the matching shirt ??
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Nope. Sweater from Kohl’s, more like $30.
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🙂 – got it
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