Suddenly Sunday

I don't know about you, but the weeks just seem to fly by.  This is already the 2nd day of October, we had our first hard frost last night, the leaves are changing and falling, time to pay bills again (that really does seem to roll around too fast), I think I have decided which of the new shows I am going to continue to watch, (altho I think there are still a few that haven't even aired yet, maybe I should leave this option open), and only 1 more day until I leave for Colorado.  Yippee!! 

My brother called today to give me a heads-up on the weather for the week (I guess he doesn't realize I have internet and can check the weather any place in the world) encouraging me to pack really casual.  Jeans, jeans and more jeans.  I can do that since I have jeans in a myriad of colors and they are one of my fav things to wear in cool weather.  My brother lives in Pagosa Springs, CO and as the name implies there is a spring there. Apparently a hot tourist attraction (also hot meaning the pools are hot, cool and everything in between).  Although the area is fairly liberal, he instructed me that nudity is not allowed in the springs and to be sure and bring my swim suit.  OMG my swim suit is so old it probably has holes in the knees.  Well, maybe not that old, but this body hasn't been in a swim suit in many a year, it's scary just thinking about it.  I asked if I could wear a T-shirt, he said "sure", so I must remember to pack a T-shirt.  So now I have 2 things to pack, jeans and a t-shirt. 

While I am there we are taking an over-night trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, which I am exclamation-point underscore looking forward to seeing.  I have heard wonderful things about Santa Fe so my expectations are really high.  Camera here we come.  Between Pagosa Springs which other than the springs is filled with mountains, trees, woods, wild animals, beautiful vistas and Santa Fe which is brimming over with color, color, color (and I understand there are a few nice silver jewelry stores along the way) I am going to be on sensor overload. 

And speaking of over-load, I went back to the Arboretum today.  Since it is only about 15 minutes from the house it was just too beautiful not to go.  The sun was shining brightly, the skies were clear, the wind was light and the temps were comfortable.  It was perfect and I was in for a treat. 

The dew was still heavy on the leaves when we arrived creating a beautiful effect.  (Love that bokeh!!)

The maples were turning yellow......

Some were turning orange.....

Some were turning gold.....

Some were turning red......love how the light was filtering thru the trees to highlight the one leaf.

Some even had touches of pink.....

Even some Japanese Anemones were still blooming....

And you knew I couldn't end this series without a red berry of some sort. 

Having the eyes to see this beauty is truly a gift from God.  Hope your eyes saw beauty today.

"You're only here for a short visit.  Don't hurry, don't worry.  And be sure to stop and smell the flowers along the way."  ~  Walter C. Hagen

Until next time........