AppleUmpkin Festival!

Let the fall festivities begin!  A few weeks ago I went to the AppleUmpkin and had some pretty legit Mother-Daughter time! :)  In the little town of Wyoming, NY (and trust me, little in an understatement) we enjoyed all the festivities including live music, checking out all the unique items for sale (Alpaca coat, really? For $400?!), and having my first fresh-squeezed lemonade! Enjoy the pics.. hope it puts you in the fall spirit!        

No, no, not the Y2K, just a VERY small town

Uhh.. creepy.

Where tissue box holders and antique ornaments thrive...

I shot the sheriff... but I did not shoot no deputy!

everyone else was 50+

Ahh.. classic I-talian food...

Say thanks for the little things

     As many of you may know, I went on a trip to Peru in the Summer of 2010 to dig wells for those without clean water.  Kind of something that's hard to totally wrap you're mind around... I mean I don't remember ever going to Wal-Mart and not getting everything I've needed.  Imagine going down to Lake Ontario with a bucket to get your water.. I have a feeling the U.S department of health would not be cool with that.
     So obviously, their outlook on life was totally different.. and refreshing.  I loved spending time with all the kids in the villages for their joyous smiles were pretty contagious!  Things really didn't seem to be required for happiness.
    So... as we near the time for turkey, football, and 3 am shopping, let's count our blessings, one by one :) even for something as little as the kitchen sink.   

  Blessings! -Cathy

The Petrus Family!

 Had a great time at Holley Falls Park with this wonderful family! Little Jack is such a character! :)

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.  ~Joyce Brothers