Best laid plans....

So what happened to a painting a day? I thought once the kids were back in school I would be even more productive with my creative pursuits, but then I took a SECOND job. The girls have cross country practice and meets, and family life just got busier and busier. Instead of letting my poor neglected blog gather dust I thought I would give you a peek at a slice of life in Delaware. These pictures are from Fifer Orchards one of my favorite places in Delaware. They have pumpkins....

and more pumpkins, from Jack-be-quicks to cannonballs and on up in size.

they have warty pumpkins, and white pumpkins,

pretty pumkins, and...

green warty pumpkins. There were many more varieties, plus pick your own, but you get the idea. They even had homemade pumpkin donuts, yum!

Here is the cute old original Fifer truck. I brought home some fresh peaches and apples, a few weird gourds, apple cider donuts and of course a couple of Jack-be-quicks for my son Jack. Back at home today, our hokey little town is having one of its parades that goes by our front door. Today it's the Fireman's Parade. Who doesn't love a fireman? But let me tell you this parade lasts for HOURS, and after the first twenty five trucks or so (okay, that number is actually much smaller for me) the novelty kind of wears off. There are a smattering of bands and color guards (who doesn't enjoy Delawareans weilding axes?) and of course the marching ladies' auxillaries in their sensible shoes.

Now... I am off to paint watercolors of some beautiful pumpkins. Enjoy your day!