We’re in the midst of an autumnal whirlwind – we just returned from a few days visiting my parents in lovely North Idaho and tomorrow I head out for a Parisian romp with La Verne.  And HO-LY cow, Seattle is gorgeous right now, which means we’re jetting out for jaunts among pumpkins and fall leaves whenever we have a free moment.
Juliette and I spent our last Mama-Jules Friday at Volunteer Park, as it’s near the top of October’s must-see list. The trees are beautiful, with trunks big enough to crouch behind while we play our game of hide-and-go-seek.
Lately, when I ask Juliette to smile, I get either this crazy-eyed grin:
Or this bashful over-bite:
But whatever. She’s still adorable.
Ready or not, here I come!
FOUND YOU!
We always end our Volunteer Park tour with a climb up to the top of the observation tower – Juliette darts up the 100+ steps while I huff and puff behind her.
Nothing better.
The next day we made our annual Pumpkin Patch Pilgrimage, out to Bob’s in Snohomish. The patch turned out to be insanely busy, but we managed to snag a parking spot and a wheelbarrow before heading into the fields.
Juliette was quick to settle on this little white pumpkin as her pick.
I wanted this one, until I saw its price tag!
Hey, look who showed up!
Shane scored this one:
And then I traipsed around with the kiddos, searching for a perfect little orange one for N.
Oh Bob’s…such a hassle to get to. But so good.
And finally, a Sunday stroll through the Arboretum, which has never looked better.
Juliette is very much into tree-climbing these days, and these branches proved to be a magical perch.
I mean, COME ON!
And now, let’s see what the Jardin du Luxembourg has to offer. EEP!