We met up with Canyon peeps and carpooled up to the top of the community. I was agape when we arrived at the top of the tree line.
It seemed every house had food and drink and treats. It was very magical. The kids went fast and enjoyed their freedom, while the adults slowly made their way back down.
October began with the harvest moon which was a super moon.
Wearing all my thrifted cozy cashmere sweaters.
Enjoying night walks as it begins to get darker earlier. These neighborhood decorations are a favorite.
Eating persimmons all day every day until the end of the year.
Fallen leaves and pumpkins everywhere.
Halloween costume: Ghirahim!
We love the Autumn Lights Festival at the Gardens of Lake Merritt! Emma and I volunteered again this year and it was so fun and vibrant.
We bought tickets to go to Japan! We will visit for three weeks during the winter season. We will have to pack all the cozy layers! I am so excited!
Here we are in a photo together taken by Judy. She came with us to visit Emma’s school one afternoon.
Emma is taller than Judy now. She is so happy with herself.
maiki got a wooden block game from Target and it is so fun to play. You basically throw your wooden blocks to hit and knock your opponents blocks over. We played in a grass field and I had the best time.
I did my best to fix my headphones that were falling apart. The cups outer lining had been flaking off for a year or more so I got out all of my crafting supplies to cover them up! They don’t look bad from the front view. 😉
Coffee dates and walks with friends in between work days bring me so much joy.
This image of my grocery store’s window in progress brings all the feels. I love my job and I love autumn. I was so impressed with my co worker friend who fixed up the window displays but this progress photo is the stage I preferred.
The Bay Area has warm weather in late summer and now as the temps are finally above 70° I find myself looking to the next season. Fall layers are so enticing and I have been having fun searching for things like cashmere cardigans, fleece lined hoodies and wool sweaters with elbow patches. I have favorite lists of items on a couple second hand clothing sites. But if I am being honest, sweaters are always on my mind. 🙂
This sweater is new, from Toast.
