a break in the rain

The forecast is calling for rain for the next few days, so we took the opportunity to get out this morning. Just a simple walk around the farm looking for fall color:

::emma's basket::

::mary's basket:: which sadly came home empty ::

::climbing the stone wall::

::how many pets in this picture?::the entourage that scampered along with us::
answer here

::more pretty pictures from this set here::

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I have a to-do list this week that's taking up three pages of my notebook.
My list is also overflowing with prenatal appointments (all made as of an hour ago), thanksgiving pie-baking, place card making, craft projects and homeschool lesson ideas.
I forgot how much I love making lists. I've been neglecting them lately--just letting the 'to do's' float around in my head. Big mistake. Gosh, it feels good to cross something off a list.  And I love it when my list is filled with tasks I don't dread.

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and on another topic: how do you mac users upload your photos to flickr? do you use the exporter in iPhoto, or do you use flickr's exporting tool? I've been using the one in iPhoto, and it takes forever and sometimes won't finish the job. It shouldn't take this long. Is there a better way that you can share with me?? help!

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hope you're all doing well and enjoying preparations for next week's holiday. I'm a little behind in my blog reading, but I'm slowly making progress on catching up with all of you. You all bring inspiration to me every day.
Happy Tuesday!