practically perfect weekend

we had a weekend full of outside fun just in time to enjoy the fabulous fall weather.  i went riding with a new Angela (Hal asked if i would remember her name!), and had a great time. Sundance was pretty well-behaved, although he acts like he hasn't eaten in weeks. but i know better.

the girls played their last two fall softball games.  i wasn't sure that they would even play because we woke up sunday morning to some fierce rain and thunder. it cleared up here and didn't even rain there, so we were good to go. it's fun to watch the girls when i'm not sweating to death. :)

we also had our annual 4H hayrack ride and cook out. each of the members can bring a guest, so there are always a ton of kids. they definitely needed both tractors and hayracks. there's just something about hot dogs and brats cooked over a camp fire that makes them taste good. believe it or not, i even had a brat - they were turkey brats, and not too bad after  i burned it and smothered it with mustard! here's some pictures of the gorgeous farm: 

it's fun to see everyone.

i was super lucky and got a rak (random act of kindness) from one of the lead fiskateers, Kelly Jo. she sent me Cloud 9's entire outdoor line! i could hardly believe it - it is so gorgeous and i know i'm gonna use it on a ton of stuff. the first page i made with it uses one of my all-time favorite photos.

i'll be sure to share more later! thanks for stopping by:)