Family time

Labor Day Weekend
Upstate NY

It's a bit early for the gorgeous fall colors that paint the treed mountains, turning the views into a showy splendor.  But there are a few brave souls who are sharing a hint of what is in store in the coming weeks.  Just a tease of what's to come.  The colors are even more vibrant when viewed without peering through the windshield.

We were on our way to Oscar's Smokehouse in Warrensburg

to fill up our freezer with goodies from the Meat Market.  No, they didn't all make it to the freezer.  The blue cheese burgers went on the grill right away and the smoked porkchops lasted until the next night.  Fresh corn on the cob and it's a meal that will make anyone smile.

We are 'camped' in Aunt Janice's (Momma's sister's) driveway.  Cousin Ciar, the black lab is here to romp with.  He likes to play in the corn fields around the house.

Aunt Janice has been doing a bit of babysitting with the grandkids as school doesn't begin until after Labor Day.  

We arrived in time for Momma to join Aunt Janice at Ethan's PreSchool Graduation Party. Lots of parents attended the cookout, celebrating the end of preschool.  

Aunt Janice has another grandson who is starting Kindergarten this year, while his sister will stay at home with her Mom.

And wouldn't you know, the day the whole gang gathered together was the day it rained.  No outdoor play.  Just a full house.

Needless to say, I stayed in the rig that day while they filled up the house!  

Momma called Hick's Apple Barn and found out that they were making early cider, cider donuts and had some early apples for sale.

Dad thought this goat play area was interesting.

I'll bet they would have let me play with them if I had been in the truck that day.

Well, today we left Fort Ann and traveled to St Johnsville.  Aunt Janice texted Momma to say we departed just in time as they had hail after we pulled out.  Her back deck was covered with an accumulation of small balls.  All we got into was a few sprinkles.  Of course the timing challenged setting up the rig, but Momma and Dad have the routine down and they were quick about it!

I patiently waited in the dry truck.  Life is good!!

Hickory

......on the road again