Quite the Uneventful Weekend

Ain't that the truth! Well, that's alright because I needed uneventful and boring. For me, the weekend has been pretty good. I wish that we had had one day of sun (still awaiting to see what today will be like but it doesn't look promising) in which to get back some of my color before fall really sets in but I'm not really complaining because this is my favorite time of year.

Why do I love the fall (I know its technically still summer)? I love the coolness of the nights with the open windows and the fact that I don't have to turn the AC on but the heat isn't needed yet either. I love the smell in the air - that crisp, clean scent that means football and chili and cuddling up on the couch with my sweeties (dogs and Jim included) wearing sweatpants and warm socks. I do not like the leaves that fall from the trees that Jim and I have to clean up (we have 15 large trees just in our front yard; there used to be 21 but we chopped 6 down) but while they are still on the trees they certainly are beautiful. I also love what the fall leads to: Thanksgiving! My favorite holiday! Yum. I'm excited just thinking about all the deliciousness. Anyway, one other reason I love fall is because I can make all my favorite dishes again. Yes, that's right! There are certain meals that I only make in the fall and winter. Why, you ask? Well, who wants to eat stew or soup in summer? Or meatloaf and mashed potatoes? So I'm very excited about my meatloaf and beef stroganoff and Brunswick stew and chili etc. I can't wait to break the slow cooker back out!

So yesterday, we (Maggie, Jim, Trip, Susan and I) were supposed to all go the Raeburn to hang out in the sun and relax. Well, because the weather sucked, we ended up not going (we're going today) and instead, Maggie came over and we hung out on the deck and played cards. I sent Jim out to look for lounge chairs on sale (2 of them). Poor guy was gone for about 3 hours. However, the sweet fellow delivered. You can see them below. They are quite comfortable and stylish. Now, why did I have Jim go out and buy outdoor furniture when summer has basically ended? The reason is two-fold: 1. I'm poor and the prices during peak season would not be possible for me to pay and 2. I would rather sit on the deck at this time of year, reading after school etc. than doing so in the middle of summer. Unless I'm by a pool or attempting to catch some rays, I don't want to lounge in 95 degree heat.

Also, my pepper plants have gone off the deep end. The have suddenly decided to sprout peppers. Especially my purple pepper plants. I don't know what's going on but with the coolness of the nights, they aren't going to last for long. Check it out though, have you ever seen such a pepper?

Ok, gotta go walk my sweeties (alone since Jim left at about 6 to get some painting done.) Goal for the day: 2 miles walking, arm exercises and abs.