Pumpkins by the Fireside

 It's a bit chilly out in northwest Ohio this week

and to the children's delight we 

decided to light a fire in the fireplace last night!

and since I finally decided to decorate the mantel

It was an opportune time to snap a few pictures....

A fire in October...

that is unheard of the 9 years we've lived here!

 But it was wonderful...

you can't help but love to hear the crackle of the wood!

oh...let's not forget the

WARMTH

of the room....that's the most important part!

Gather round everyone....

 Fall is in full swing!