It seems that it happened, just in the nick of time…
Autumn showed up, just as the pumpkin pies were baking…
A little reminder that even though the days are warm mid 70's, somehow, growing things know that autumn is here…
Peach trees and pecan trees begin to glow in golden tones, on our little patch of earth…
It is so nice to get a hint of the changing of the leaves.
Colorful autumn leaves are a huge gift for those of you in places where trees blaze with color in fall. I am so happy for a small hint of it.
Still, it's a very lovely hint, wouldn't you say?
That peach tree, must remember to hug it 😉
Evenings have been packed with Thanksgiving prep.
Oven roasting all sorts of pumpkins.
Sugar babies, big babies and fairytale pumpkins…
This moment, where the planting of the pumpkin seeds and nurturing of pumpkin vines all summer is a mere memory, is amazing to me.
Pumpkins are such a grand gift.
Pies, cakes, soups, breads – or simply succulent roasted pumpkin right out of the oven, in spoonfuls on your tongue - all wonderful.
I don't rub my pumpkins in oil or anything when I oven roast them. Just pop them face down in a baking pan for 1 hour at 400'F, and the rest is magic…
I have created so many bags of my pureed pumpkins, ready for baking with.
4 pies, made from scratch, have baked tonight.
Old fashioned pumpkin pies and pumpkin cheesecakes (Paula Deen, yumm!).
The fairytale pumpkins are so orange inside, so tasty and sweet, I can't even tell you how delicious they are.
All this cooking and baking brings me such joy. It is my way of acting out my thankfulness, by feeding friends, and immersing myself in the day.
There is so much to be thankful for, so much.
I am sooo thankful for my family. I love them so.
So much taken for granted, and so much to reflect upon and be thankful for, isn't there?
I try to be thankful everyday, but a day set for thankfulness, is grand.
I am using all my little summer garden collections this autumn - such as a whole new body for scarecrow built in September, with dried corn stalks…
And, corn tops/tassels, bound in long corn leaves, were dried in the cottage…
Perfect for remembering all we are thankful for, including the garden, and growing things.
My thankfulness cup runneth over…
Happy Thanksgiving!!
May you have a most lovely wonderful day, no matter what you are doing.
Whether having a quiet reflective day, or a large gathering of family/friends – may you have a safe a wonderful Thanksgiving day!
1 a.m. – back to pie duty for me 😉
See you soon!
Love, Vanessa
ps: I asked Mister Lovee to stay up late with me, so that I wouldn't fall asleep and burn any pies. Well, he fell asleep a couple of hours ago, on the couch. But now, I hear him playing loud music, oldies. Must go see what sort of shenanigans he is getting into 😉
Happiest Thanksgiving to you Miss Vanessa, wishing you a most perfect day pumpkin pie filled day x
A pumpkin-y, leaf-filled gorgeous treat to find you here this early Thanksgiving morning! I loved this post, all full of orange thankfulness and warm fuzzies and Vanessa in the kitchen goodness. It gives me the perfect beginning to my day. Happy Thanksgiving, Vanessala the Sweet!
Happy Thanksgiving back at ya, Vanessa! It was a wonderful surprise to find this post as I sat to take a small break from Thanksgiving prep. I cannot imagine stopping in the middle and taking pictures of everything, then posting on a blog! You’re amazing. I am so thankful for you, who continues to inspire me with every wonderful blogpost. It is truly a gift! Have a lovely, wonderful day with your loved ones.
Warm wishes to you and Mr. Lovee for the most blessed Thanksgiving ever! Twyla
happy thanksgiving Vanessa, to you, Mr. Lovee and the furbabies!
Happy Thanksgiving, Vanessa!
Have a beautiful day!
Hugs,
Alisa
Thanks Be to God in the Highest for all our blessings…..
You are a true joy – I am grateful for you sharing your every day beauty…….
with pecan pie
resting
peacefully in my tummy
i am having
~~a quiet reflective day~~
but
whilst
i am here
i shall hug your peach tree
then wander
around
looking for
a Furry
head
to pat*pat…
oh happy thankful day
Oh gosh! Fairytale pumpkins! That is such a dream. I would just want to wave a wand at one to see if it turns into a pumpkin coach! That would be divine. Ahhh Vanessa, you truly are a magical princess in a fairy tale world. And to be honest… you’re my fairy godmother with your lovely little world to escape to.
Lots of love,
Jenn
Happy Happy Thanksgiving! I’m late, but it’s only because I was making things! yay! Not in the kitchen, though. But I DID have pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin pie! And even pumpkin coffee this morning.
Your leaves are awesome. I photographed our changed leaves and put them on my bloggy, because i LOVE it when the trees are this beautiful!
XOXOXOXOX Miss VVVVVVV !
Happy Happy Thanksgiving sweet Vanessa :))
Oh BTW…I love your green screen door!!
I hope you have blessed day & evening with your family~~~!
We just got back from a nice walk…
Hugs and Blessings to you,
Kay Ellen
Thanks for your golden shining light. Happy Thanksgiving, Miss V!
WHat a wonderful post. We all have great things to be thankful for..It’s a good life and it’s all what you make it. Hope you and your family had a wondrous Thanksgiving. Yes, it’s on to leftovers.
V,
Thanksgiving was indeed magical! I am so thankful that you posted that lovely little post, as it reminded me of bright and fiery autumn changes that the world undergoes when the leaves begin to change, and also all of the things that we have to be thankful for.
Your pumpkin pies sound delicious–mind if I pop in for a few bites? 🙂
Thanks for everything! I hope you had a great day with family and friends!
xx Jessica
A Woodland Fantasy
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend!!
Always, Queenie
Pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins!!!! Oh they bring me joy!!! 🙂 We feasted on pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. The night before, I made cranberry compote, cranberry cornbread (I was on a cranberry kick…can you tell?). And me and the hubby roasted chestnuts in the oven…so much fun to do. It was a quiet holiday, with much to reflect upon. But we are so grateful for what we have this year. And I am grateful for the love and support of my friends. I am grateful for YOU! xoxo Hope you all had a fabulous day!