Finally....we had a little time by the firepit

 Had a little fire pit time for a little while this afternoon. We didn't want to build a big one, it's way to dry.We enjoyed it though...we haven't had rain for over 2 months here in  southern Illinois.

 

Asta Lavista hummingbirds

 Guess the hummingbirds are heading south, haven't seen any all day. They are usually buzzing around me when I am outside. I'm sad to see them go.

 

Halloween plants

 My porch flowers are getting all leggy and ugly now, thought I would decorate them for Halloween for one last hurrah before the frost sets in.

 

Red Hat Ladies Halloween party

 Red Hat ladies were celebrating Halloween today! We had a great time! I took this photo at home of my costume this year....a 1920's socialite (the ladies thought I was a bride). The rest were taken at the party. Fun, fun, fun!

 

Lunch with the ladie of the class of '67

 Had lunch with the ladies of '67 and one gentleman of '67, Barry Robbins. Two ladies we haven't seen for years came home to join us. Great to see you Christine Holler and Connie Roethe-Smith! It was great to see everyone!

 

More Halloween and Streampunk crafts I made for my craft booth

 Here's a few things I 've crafted lately for Country Creek Treasures. We've had quite a few beautiful warm days recently, but things are starting to cool down. I've spent as much time as possible outside, but we are under a no burn order, so no firepit time for us. The hummingbirds are still around, but sadly, they will be leaving soon. Bill and I went to the Little Egypt Festival Saturday and that is all of the news from Kinmundy town! I hope you have all had a great day.

 

 

Halloween nesting dolls

 I got some of my Halloween decorations out today, because, why not? My daughter got me these 2 groups of nesting dolls years ago, I love them! The jack-o-lantern ones are full of little wooden ghosts, but I ran out of room. I already decorated my mantle too. The candles on the mantle came with a remote, I can make them flicker, control the brightness, turn them off and on and adjust the timer without leaving the couch! How lazy am I?

 

 

My Halloween mantle so far..

 My Halloween mantle so far...

 

It's the most wonderful time of the year

 

Happy Birthday, Bros!

 Happy Birthday to my brother's, Lee McKelvey (Kim) and Kent McKelvey today! Love you both so much. So glad we all got together this year! Have a great day!

Happy Sons day

 Well, I thought National Son's Day was in the Spring, so I am a day late giving a shout out to my two boys, Darren Holsapple and (Preston) Alexander Preston Phillips . You two are just the best! You have both accomplished so much, grew up to be wonderful dad's and are each awesome in your own special way. I love you both so much and love being your mom!

 

Happy Daughter's day

Happy daughter's day to my beautiful daughter, Shelley Yandell . So proud of all you have accomplished and your joyful outlook on life you always spread wherever you go. Love you so much!\

 

new Halloween items

 OK, I 'm tired of making potion bottles for now. This is the last of them. I made this spell book, took it up to Country Creek Treasures, put it on a shelf, walked to the back of the store, came back and it was sold...! Also every steampunk item I made and almost all top hats have been sold. I need to get busy, but here I sit outside watching the hummingbirds!

 

Beautiful Green butterflies

 There are a lot of these pretty green butterfies out and about today! They are really liking these black and    blooms.

 

Happy Fall Equinox

 

Larry ain't right

 

Potion bottles

All of my steampunk items are in the front window, witch leaves me to celebrate my favorite holiday..Halloween. Here are a few potion bottles I made lately and a picture of part of my display! Thank you, Sally Boyle and Linda Jo Hill for creating the adorable witch's hat!

 

Red Hat Lunch today

 I had lunch with my Red Hat sisters today. We always have a good time! See you next month, ladies!

 

Sunday dinner :Southwestern Goulash with corn and brownie cookies!

 Sunday dinner :Southwestern Goulash with corn and brownie cookies!

 

Cedarhurst Art and Craft fair's last season

 

I went with my friends, Teresa Dalton and Brenda Schmeider to the final year of the Cedarhurst Art and craft fair today. I have been coming to this fair since I was in my 30's. It was kind of a bittersweet day. We had a good time though. It's the end of an era after 48 years. I have so many great memories of this event with many friends. Tomorrow is the last day if any of you are planning on going.

Steampunk hat made by me

 My friend, Steve Farley gave me this vintage hat and I finally got around to "steampunking" it! Thanks, Steve, It will be at Country Creek Treasures today.

 

It's a beautiful morning here in Kinmundy town!

 It's a beautiful morning here in Kinmundy town!

Whut????

 I was feeling pretty good today until I realized that Einstein was still alive when I was born!

Fiesta casserole

 Made Fiesta Casserole for lunch with some kimchi on the side....yummy!

 

Lunch with the ladies of the class of 1967

 I had lunch with some of the Ladies of '67 today! It was so great to catch up and visit with Jenny Holsapple, here from Florida. Great to see you ladies! Until next time.....Edit: the one on the far left end of the table that looks too young to be in her 70's is Jenny's daughter, Kelly Jo Middleton!

 

 We took an old people's Sunday drive this afternoon around Forbes State Park. It is such a beautiful cool day, a little breezy though. Nobody on the beach, but lots of foot prints in the sand from all of the hot days recently. There were quite a few boats in the water. We took a walk around Rocky Point. Bill took this picture of a broken pay phone that hasn't worked for decades that was still attached to the old, sad concession stand. I used to bring the kids here when they were growing up too, fun memories. I hope you have all had a great Sunday!