Winter Solstice Fun

To celebrate the winter solstice, we made candles! Husband shaved down some old pillar candles and we used that wax to make our candles. It wasn't too hard to do and we really enjoyed making them!

Our wax shavings

We don't have a double boiler, so we improvised. It worked out well.

The jars eagerly awaiting their wax.

Husband adding more wax to the pot.

Carefully pouring the wax.

Ta-da!

Ugly Sweater Party

We went to an ugly sweater party this weekend. I found a great sweater to wear, but despite searching in two States, we were unable to find a sweater for Husband. I guess we will have to start the search earlier next year.

Everyone brought appetizers. When I saw this on pinterest I just knew I HAD to make it! It's my first time making a cheese ball. I think it tasted pretty good! Husband did a great job turning the cheese ball into an igloo, proving once again that he is the Martha Stewart in our relationship!

My sweater. Isn't it a beauty?

Our friend, J!

We still REALLY need a pet!

Ever since we moved into our townhouse, this orange cat has been in our area. He definitely belonged to one of our neighbours but word on the street is that they either moved and left him here or they kicked him out. Since we aren't sure what his name is we call him Fred (after the Harry Potter character). He has always been super friendly and very social. We frequently pet him whenever he is around our door. A few days ago, I sat down to pet him and he crawled right up into my lap. In the two years we have lived here he has never done that! He snuggled down and started purring like crazy. Thinking maybe it was a fluke, the next day Husband went out and sat down next to the cat. Fred immediately jumped into Husband's lap. Now if we sit down while petting him, Fred climbs up and settles in for a good, long rubbing. We are happy to oblige.

Autumn day

The fall foliage hit peak this week, with the trees boasting leaves of gold, yellow, and red. This picture is the view from our bedroom. I love seeing those beautiful autumn colours!

The weather was so nice on Saturday, we just had to get out and enjoy a walk down by the river.

Happy Halloween

Fire in the sky

This was our sunset last night. Absolutely gorgeous. The whole sky looked like it was on fire.

Apple picking

There are apple orchards aplenty here in Central Virginia. Over the weekend, we ventured out with some friends to a nearby orchard. It was a hot day for apple picking (over 80*F), but it's hard to complain too much, especially when the orchard is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Part of the B family!

C and the B girls picking some apples. These little girls were too cute!

Don't they look delicious?

A sure sign of fall

Husband's first time apple picking

Husband and his new friend M (if you look closely, you can see they are holding hands!)

I'm a pro apple picker!

J and R, (who is probably running in this picture. Kids have BOUNDLESS energy!)

Part of of the Blue Ridge Mountains