Fall Is My Favorite

A beautiful fall sunrise from earlier in the week.

If I could have this fall weather all year with a few snow days mixed in I'd be one happy girl. I love fall. There are so many wonderful things that are solely reserved for this time of year. We've had a lot happen over the last week and we're working on checking off more things from our Fall Fun List.

[Apple Pie Filling]
We went apple picking the other week and I've got oodles of apples to use up. I decided to make some apple pie filling.  It's really versatile and is perfect for holiday get togethers. It freezes well and makes a good amount.

Apple Pie Filling

12c sliced and peeled apples

1/2c white sugar

1/2c brown sugar

1/2c cornstarch

2 tsp apple pie spice

3c water

Prepare the apples and set them to the side. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large pot and stir well. Bring to a boil and as it begins to thicken add the apples. Lower the heat to medium/low and mix well so the apples are coated. Cover and cook until the apples start to soften a bit (10-12 minutes). Stir occasionally. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30-45 minutes. 

Scoop about 2.5c of apples into each quart freezer bag. It yields about 4 quarts. Allow to cool completely and then freeze.

[Family Pictures]

We had family pictures done and got them back this week. I'm in love. You can check out more of them here. 

[6 Years]

We celebrated 6 years of marriage on Saturday.  Our friends graciously watched our daughter so that we could enjoy a night out. 

Our view from our dinner table

We took a walk around the lake after dinner

The restaurant

Smores! 

We returned to their house and cozied up next to the fire and made Smores. 

[Trunk or Treat]

Our friends' church had their annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday evening.  I must say we have the cutest little ladybug. We enjoyed dinner and of course there was candy. We'll enjoy our church's Fall Festival this Friday.

[Fall Field Trip]

We took our class to a local pumpkin patch. They enjoyed lots of fun activities and got to take home their very own pumpkin. 

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