You Decide Give-Away

By: rebekah
On: 10/12/2009 07:15:57
In: Rumor Has It ...
Comments: 128

Now that I’m posting every other week, I find it harder to write a post. It’s because I have too much to say. Too many things have happened between postings. You know I'm never short on words. Just short on enough time to say it all.

So how do I decide what to tell you about?

Hmmm.....

Hey, I know! You decide. You tell me.

I'll post some of my favorite photos from the last two weeks. You tell me your favorite photo and the photo with the most votes is the one I'll post a story about.

Just leave a comment or email me and let the know the number you vote on. And here's where the give-away comes in to play. If you voted on the winning photo, then your name will be placed in a hat for a special drawing.

For a surprise. From me.

And don't forget to check back later in the week to see which one I post the story about...

Autumn Fun

When it Rains....

Fall Gardening

Head In the Clouds: Choices

The Life and Times of Charlotte, Our Garden Spider

Creating Butterfly Gardens

Tarragon and Peace

It's that Time!

Monarch...On the Way to Mexico

So what'll it be? Which story? What number? 1-9?

I've been itching to do an autumn give-away. So, I'll draw a name from the folks who voted for the winning picture. The winner gets a special autumn gift (which I haven't decided on either!)

To enter, just leave a comment or email me at rebekah(at)maryjanesfarm(dot)com.

And don't forget to check back to read the story and see who won the give-away! (And make sure to contact me for your surprise if you're the lucky winner.)

Can't wait to hear what you decide!

Until next time, Friends, savor the flavor of life!
Lots of love, The City Farmgirl, Rebekah

www.rebekahteal.com

Comments

: By: O'Dell; On: 10/12/2009 14:34:10

Hi Rebekah,

I like all the pics....but my favorite is the Autumn Fun (1). I'd like to know what you used the leaves for? I am making an embroidered panel quilt for my bed. My first pic, was started with the use of fall leaves, which I copied by hand onto cloth,then hand embroidered. I've been embroidering other panels since the beginning of the hot weather...and will put fabric squares between them. Someday I will give this quilt to my daughter, and she will pass it along to her daughter. I hope you will show us a pic of just what you made from the leaves...
(I'm also glad to hear you're feeling better). Being a mom I know what its like to have to take care of everyone else, and not have any strength or time to take care of me!
O'Dell

: By: stacy; On: 10/12/2009 15:35:17

I'd to know about 2. When it rains....love the squishy, squishy mud

: By: Jenny; On: 10/12/2009 16:45:23

Tasha Tudor has a Halloween book? What? How did I miss this? How has my life not come to a complete stand-still in the month of October without this? Holy cow!

Oh ummm.... I guess that would be Picture 8.

Cool pumpkins. I have some from that line, too!

: By: Chantel; On: 10/12/2009 17:20:38

I vote for Autumn Fun (1) also. I want to see what you did with all those leaves!

: By: Linda; On: 10/12/2009 17:26:37

I'm very curious about #7 ... Terragon and Peace ...
BUT ... I'm voting for #1 Autumn Fun ... I'm guessing you have some fun crafty project to go along with that photo, and I can't wait to steal your ideas! ;-)

: By: Helms; On: 10/12/2009 17:28:11

This is a tough choice. I love the story behind the muddy feet! But, visually, I love the picture of the spider.

Because I want to hear the story, I'm going to pick the muddy feet. (#2)

: By: Marlene; On: 10/12/2009 20:04:39

Since I'm dealing with black widows these days, I'll opt for your garden spider. 2nd place: the rain. I love rain.

: By: Mandy M.; On: 10/13/2009 03:54:31

What a neat idea! I'm voting for the butterfly story.

: By: Betty J.; On: 10/13/2009 08:20:26

I vote for #1 also. Those are some mighty interesting leaves. We don't have the variety here that you have on your table. Maybe I should move back to Portland, OR where we had all sorts of trees. Please let us know what you are going to do with all those leaves.

Betty in Pasco

: By: Jeanne; On: 10/13/2009 09:10:16

I vote for #1...this is autumns beautiful colors. Very curious about what you did with the leaves.

: By: Hedy; On: 10/13/2009 09:10:18

Tasha Tudor always get my vote.

: By: REnee; On: 10/13/2009 09:11:02

The spider is my choice, because we have at least one or two of these every year. We love to watch them setting their webs, and if we are lucky, we see the hatching latter, when hundreds of baby spiders fly off. It is such a delight, and we look forward to our spiders every fall.

: By: Maria; On: 10/13/2009 09:12:19

I have to vote for #2 - But I love Tarragon and Peace. Can't wait to see which one wins.

: By: Elaine; On: 10/13/2009 09:12:22

I vote for #1. I love the collection of leaves on the white background.

: By: Joeby; On: 10/13/2009 09:15:46

How about #1. It is still so hot here near Houston, TX that hearing about the fall leaves will make it more fallish here too! Not that I'm complaining...last year we were getting over the hurricane...so hot and happy in south Texas!

: By: Diane Van Horn; On: 10/13/2009 09:16:41

I love all the pictures...but, I am intrigued by It's that time again (Tasha Tudor).

: By: Debbie Shue; On: 10/13/2009 09:18:23

So many great pictures, but I like #8 the best.

: By: Carol in NC; On: 10/13/2009 09:18:36

#2. Gotta hear about the muddy feet. At least your daughter is barefoot. When my kids were little all there socks were orange!

: By: Marie; On: 10/13/2009 09:20:01

I'm voting for the Orb spider. They weave such amazing webs. You are fortunate to have this tiny jewel in your garden!

: By: Grace~katmom; On: 10/13/2009 09:20:20

Hey Rebekah,
Well Fiddles! I am having a tuff time deciding,,, but I am going with pic #8,,,why you ask? lol! because as you said..."It's That Time!" and,,, I LOVE Tasha Tudor.
When I think of Autumn I think of her and that classic pic of her sitting by her fireplace, with her sweet shawl wrapped around her. I can just see(in my mind) her beloved Corgis by her feet.
SO, now I am inspired to get off this silly computer and go to my family room, get the fireplace going, make a cup of tea, pull out one of my favorite Beatrix Potter books and snuggle up and read....after all, it is Autumn and it's cold outside so what better thing to do then snuggle for an extra hour w/my beloved kitties at my feet.
Oh, & don't tell my hubby, he thinks I am hard at work cleaning the house & preping dinner! lol!
Autumn hugz to you & your family.
katmom~gracie

: By: Carol; On: 10/13/2009 09:20:46

Ohhh, I think I like It's That Time! I love Halloween and autumn veggies and pumpkins.....

: By: TJ; On: 10/13/2009 09:21:23

I vote for 2 because it so reminds me of myself at that age. I loved to feel mud squish between my toes.

: By: Colleen; On: 10/13/2009 09:21:55

I love those Autumn leaves in number 1...:)

: By: Denise; On: 10/13/2009 09:22:10

I vote for #1, Autumn Fun. Seems like there can be so many projects to do with leaves. Let us know what you did!

: By: CherylK; On: 10/13/2009 09:26:36

Hmmm, for me it's either #5 or #7. I think I'll choose #5 about your Garden Spider. Maybe some other time you'll write about Tarragon and Peace. I would love that.

: By: Kathy; On: 10/13/2009 09:28:30

I'm loving #2, "When it Rains". Children aren't afraid to take full advantage of "fun" however it comes and she has her loyal companion right there with her.

: By: Joy; On: 10/13/2009 09:29:01

I must pick number two. I love reading about your interactions with your family, animals and home. Such a happy place!

: By: JoEllen; On: 10/13/2009 09:32:42

What a lot of great topics and so hard to choose from. You made them all look so inviting to know more about! I loved all the leaves spread out -- I used to iron them between sheets of waxed paper and then cut them out with my kids. I still have some after 10 years and they are well preserved! But, I guess I will choose #4 - Head in the Clouds/Choices. Sometimes the choices we make in life haunt us for years, or bring blessings for a lifetime! Can't wait to see what the winning one is!

: By: Carrie; On: 10/13/2009 09:32:56

Hi Rebekah...
I'm a huge fan of autumn, but #4 is calling me. What 'head in the cloud choices' have come your way? Does it have something to do with the fall? :)

: By: Cindy; On: 10/13/2009 09:34:05

Oh jeez Rebecca, I think we need to find a way for you to get more time. To have to pick just one.....I love Tasha Tudor. Very eccentric woman, she was. I actually got to meet her when she was at the Cincinnati Flower Show. And the spider...Had one of those in my garden and had to research it. I just knew it had to be some poisonous spider because of the bright color of the spider. Not poisonous at all. I believe it is a Golden Orb Weaver and it weaves the most unusual web. And I love crafts and would love to hear about the leaves but, I'm missing warmer weather. Warm enough to put your feet in the mud, so I'm picking number 2.

: By: Belinda; On: 10/13/2009 09:35:07

I really like Autumn Fun {photo 1}; Autumn is one of two of my favorite times of the year. I love the fall colors. Where I live we don't get many reds and gold’s. But that's what I get for living in North Idaho. I do have to admit I love it with all four seasons.

: By: Jackie Wilkinson; On: 10/13/2009 09:40:51

my oh my which one #1 or #7? I love Tasha Tudor and visit her website a lot, but I think I will go with photo #1. It brings me back to the day I made a leaf collection for a school project. The thing I remember most was a discussion between the teacher and myself and the name of the of the leaves I used. It was a Red Crimson Maple! I did get an A on the project, but the teacher did agree with the Red Crimson Maple leaf. Oh well, I wonder if I still have the project in my box of childhood "memories"/stuff. Have a great fall day.

: By: Wendy C; On: 10/13/2009 09:59:26

I'll have to go with #2, "When it Rains". We are heading into the rainy season here in Olympia, WA and I would love to hear what you have to say about when it rains! It will rain here for the next 6-8 months. It's been cold here too this October.

: By: Reba; On: 10/13/2009 10:00:40

I'd like to hear about No. 2. There has to be much to tell!

: By: Skye; On: 10/13/2009 10:04:57

#5!! My kids love the photo of Charlotte. She looks just like some of their favorite residents of our garden.

: By: Alice; On: 10/13/2009 10:09:20

I love to collect leaves in the fall, so guess I will choose #1 although I am interested in them all.

: By: Linda Griffin; On: 10/13/2009 10:10:03

I vote for Autumn Fun (1) as I know you will have some great
craft ideas. I am really curious about the garden spider!
Please, pretty please can we have 2 stories!

Linda

: By: Pat; On: 10/13/2009 10:10:26

Hi Rebekah

This was a hard decision because ALL the photos piqued my curiosity! I think you have to go back to blogging more frequently so we can see the stories behind all of them!:-)

The trees are just beginning to turn into their autumnal colors here so I'd like to read about # 1

Thanks!

Pat

: By: jodi; On: 10/13/2009 10:10:33

#9 - it is an amazingly detailed picture. Love the clarity and how we can "see" what you have to say!
Blessings!

: By: Cindy; On: 10/13/2009 10:11:07

#1 Autumn Fun or #4 Choices. They both sound like good titles to wonderful stories!

: By: Pam; On: 10/13/2009 10:11:34

#2, When it rains. I just came inside after letting our dog Bailey out. We expected a UPS delivery today and the gate had to remain open. So, I put on my Lady Bug boots and trampled (and sunk) in the grass to make my dog happy. It has rained here for days now. We just don't see much of that in Oklahoma. A good dose of little girl joy would go a long way right now...

: By: Janice; On: 10/13/2009 10:12:08

I love the butterfly bush. Please tell me more!
I vote for #6 Creating Butterfly Gardens. Janice

: By: julie; On: 10/13/2009 10:13:35

i love pic #2 those muddy feet! I find the squishy mud not only therapeutic and calming as an adult, but it brings back those childhood memories of simple fun in the backyard. Nothing a garden hose can't clean up :-)

: By: Clare Deane; On: 10/13/2009 10:13:54

I like autumn best of the four seasons and like to collect different leaves. I vote for picture#1. I want to know what you are going to do or have done with the leaves.I love the idea of Stacy's quilt too.

: By: Joann; On: 10/13/2009 10:16:19

I love fall and quite curious what you are going to do with all those leaves. So my vote........ is for # 1 Autumn Fun.

: By: Renee; On: 10/13/2009 10:17:59

Big fan of Tasha Tudor! So, it's #8 for me.

: By: meredith; On: 10/13/2009 10:18:01

HOW FUN!
OK, I vote for #9. What beautiful creatures!
So strong and peaceful.

: By: Billie Jo; On: 10/13/2009 10:18:38

Love the Life and Time of Charlotte - "spin" us a web tale (haha) about this awesome picture!

: By: Eva; On: 10/13/2009 10:21:29

Number 1, Please! I loved seeing all of those pictures, maybe you could start a photo section on your blog with captions for each?

Thank you for the great inspiration...

Eva in NC

: By: Beth; On: 10/13/2009 10:22:56

#8 Cause it is great!
I loved Tasha Tudor. Her pumpkin pictures just say "Fall"
I also like carving pumpkins with words.

: By: Judy; On: 10/13/2009 10:28:01

Wow! Tough choice.They're all great pics. I love spiders and that "zipper-stitch" it made...Amazing! I love clouds and day-dreaming while watching them drift by....but I, like many others am voting on #1 just to see what you are doing with that gorgeous fall foliage.

: By: Mamarude; On: 10/13/2009 10:31:16

I'm voting for #8 too! It just calls to me the most.

: By: Robin; On: 10/13/2009 10:39:55

#4 Choices, has me curious what you would write about. :)

How come you are only blogging once every two weeks?

: By: Jennifer; On: 10/13/2009 11:07:05

Why do we have to choose? Can't we here about ALL the pics? They're so beautiful. Ok,IF I have to choose my vote is Head in the clouds and next the spider, and next the leaves and next........

: By: Patty; On: 10/13/2009 11:16:12

My vote is for fall gardening. They're all great though!

: By: Sue Pinney; On: 10/13/2009 11:32:20

I can only imagine the story behind picture #2...would love to hear it!

: By: Erin; On: 10/13/2009 11:32:28

My vote is for #8. I happen to love fall and all that is in it!

: By: Julie; On: 10/13/2009 11:42:33

Tough decision, but I think #8 wins. Thanks.

: By: mckee cox; On: 10/13/2009 12:00:19

I like # 2 and #5 they both look like they have a great story behind them, but I guess I will go with #2 It looks like fun!!

: By: Sue; On: 10/13/2009 12:02:16

It's Tashs Tudor for me #8. I have many of her books, but not that one - you are lucky - I can't wait to hear your story!!

: By: Sheri; On: 10/13/2009 12:17:55

It was a toss up for me between #7 & #8. I love #8 pumpkins and Tasha Tudor(she has been a favorite of mine for over 20 years) but I have to vote for #7-Tarragon and Peace, because I am looking for anything to bring added Peace to my stress filled life. I want to know who the statue is ??

: By: Laurel; On: 10/13/2009 12:32:57

I vote for #2. Not that it is the best picture, but ... the puppy (all dogs are puppies in our house) is cute, and the story is going to be fun.

: By: Amy; On: 10/13/2009 12:34:30

No. 1 is my no. 1 choice. But all of them look intriguing.

: By: Jacqui; On: 10/13/2009 12:39:13

I loved all the photos and am sure there are great stories for each. I have to vote for Tasha Tudor as I am a huge fan of her's and like one of the other gals have never seen this book even though I have many of her books. Any of the stories I am sure will be lovely.

: By: Jeri; On: 10/13/2009 12:52:19

Hi Rebekah,

I'm sorry to be serious, but I'm into some heavy-duty choices right now, so I vote for #4. Sometimes it is helpful to see how someone else weighs alternatives and arrives confidently at her decision, so I'd appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks!

: By: Marilyn Collins; On: 10/13/2009 13:33:38

I enjoyed most of the photos. My favorite is #8 It's that Time. Tasha Tudor was so talented and creative and is missed so much. Autumn is my favorite ime of year. The crunching of the leaves as you walk over them and the beautiful colors of the season, pumpkins, leaves and all the decorations of Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Marilyn

: By: Margie Smith; On: 10/13/2009 13:37:09

I like the spider photo. Spider webs are a favorite of mine to photograph. In the early morning with mist on them they are beautiful. Can't wait to hear the story of how you got such a good picture of the spider and web.

: By: Colleen; On: 10/13/2009 13:46:26

I like #7 on Tarragon. I have it in my garden and don't use it as much as I think I could. I'm looking for new ideas!

: By: Lisa; On: 10/13/2009 13:56:56

My vote just had to be for Picture #8, though they all are beautiful and I'm sure hold great stories within. Tasha Tudor has had my affection for many many years; I never grow tired of looking at her work...her whimsy!
Lisa

: By: Catherine; On: 10/13/2009 14:21:23

I vote for #9 because I feel like I've migrated recently from my home and dear husband in G'ville, ID to my daughter's home in WA to care for her as she has been placed on bedrest while waiting for child number 2, and her dear hubby is in Iraq serving us. I'm tired of the travel, and I know it must be done in order to enable my daughter the safe delivery. I'm flitting about in some other place than my own. I'm happy to be doing it, and I'm missing my farmlife at home.

: By: Brenda; On: 10/13/2009 14:28:39

I vote for number 5. I would love to hear the spider story. I am not a big spider fan, but I love to see the webs, outside of coarse, and there is always Charlotte.

: By: Bonnie; On: 10/13/2009 14:30:55

Wow! What a lot of interest you have generated with your photos. I have been reading your blogs for some time, but never have commented before even though I have enjoyed and gleaned much from them. One in particular was Elvis and the moving day. Such compassion and feeling for your daughter and the loss. Some folks just don't understand the connection between pet and person.
Anyway, I digress - back to the subject. I have to vote for #8. I have the same book on my trunk (coffee table). I have been a longtime Tasha Tudor fan. How interesting to read through the comments and see how many others love her too. Number 2 would be my second choice. But then the spider was also neat. You do have an eye for great picture material.
My best, Bonnie

: By: suzy; On: 10/13/2009 14:33:48

It's got to be the muddy feet of No. 2!!!! It has rained SO MUCH here but only a child and a puppy can make it fun! So I'm going to be a child in the morning in my big rubber boots at the barn and just have fun (the ducks and goats already think I've lost my mind anyway!!! :)

: By: Sandy; On: 10/13/2009 14:55:58

My vote is for number #2. It brings back such fun memories. My sister and I made the best mud pies. Oh to be young again and just run and play in the rain and mud. Just seems so theraputic to me. I loved all of them but especially no. 2

: By: Janet; On: 10/13/2009 14:58:51

I want to hear about Charlotte, the garden spider (#5). There was a big red-striped spider just outside my porch this morning when I left for work. I wanted to just stay and watch all day!

: By: Kathleen; On: 10/13/2009 14:59:11

I like #4 Head in the Clouds: Choices...partly because I'm always looking up at the sky, but mostly because I find the title intriguing.

: By: Amy; On: 10/13/2009 15:45:10

I am going with #6 - I just like the brightness of it and the simplicity.

: By: Debby Carrico; On: 10/13/2009 16:07:20

2. When It Rains
It brought back a wonderful memory of my son Aaron and his two friends when they were around 4 years old. It had just rained and they went out back to play. Little did I know that when they went out, there was a mud wallow (very deep mud puddle) in which they played. They came back in covered from heads to toes with black mud. It was the funniest sight I'd seen in a while. It took two baths to get them clean. I wish I'd taken pictures to 'blackmail' them as adults. Thanks for a great flashback. Debby

: By: Jamie Cody; On: 10/13/2009 16:22:06

#8, It's that time

: By: Cynthia; On: 10/13/2009 16:58:18

So many choices, but my favorite? #8 of course!!!

Thanks Rebekah!

: By: Mandy B; On: 10/13/2009 17:03:25

I vote for # 7, Tarragon and Peace. Just looking at the picture is very soothing and I just want to go sit in the garden.

: By: Deborah; On: 10/13/2009 17:09:57

It seems like once the weather turns cold, as it did early this year, one starts to think of the Holidays, keeping children busy and making things, so I vote for "Autumn Fun" and if you don't write about it because it didn't get the most votes - you really must at least tell us what fun you were up to with all the leaves.

: By: sue; On: 10/13/2009 17:28:49

Definitely #2!

: By: Ruth; On: 10/13/2009 18:40:24

I was torn between 5 and 8. I have to chose number 8 because Halloween is right around the corner but would still love to hear the story behind number 5.

: By: Christy; On: 10/13/2009 19:37:24

Picute 3 ... I am having so much fun in my garden that I want to hear your stories

: By: Joyce St John; On: 10/13/2009 19:47:51

I gotta go with #1. I love this time of the year and the beautiful colors of the leaves and all. I would love to see what fun you have been up to with them.

: By: Joan McGuigan; On: 10/13/2009 20:15:36

TASHA TUDOR, please!!! I'm heading out to Barnes and Noble to see about buying a copy. It's one of her books that I missed. I LOVE her stories and her art work. Thanks for bringing it to light for me. Love your blogs...

: By: Kathy Bennett; On: 10/14/2009 03:58:35

#4 appeals to me! I feel like my head is in the clouds lately when it comes to choices I need to make, but my feet are stuck in the mud :)

: By: LRae; On: 10/14/2009 05:22:39

Such a hard decision! I really want to hear about ALL of the pictures! If pressed I will vote for #1. I love Autumn and since here in Minnesota Autumn seems to have passed us by this year, I would love to hear how someone else is having fun with it.

: By: Shari; On: 10/14/2009 05:50:27

I'm with Katmom and so many others. It's got to be #8. Tasha Tudor reigns.

: By: melissa; On: 10/14/2009 06:14:18

So hard to choose...but I think no. 8. Love your stories!

: By: Lisa; On: 10/14/2009 07:47:43

I choose #2 "When it rains...". I have 3 kids that are 12, 10, and 8 and that photo made me laugh out loud. It looks like your little dog is trying to decide whether or not he should join in.
I enjoy your blog site immensely. It is thoughtful, interesting, and fun to read. Thank you for brightening my day!

: By: Heather; On: 10/14/2009 08:06:52

I think I like number1:-) Can't wait to see!!

: By: Kathy Arneson; On: 10/14/2009 08:42:01

My vote is for #8. I love holidays and Halloween is such fun for the kids old and young. I imagine it's a difficult task to select a topic every other week. You do a great job keep it up. Thanks so much, you inspire me.

: By: Bekah; On: 10/14/2009 08:54:49

Autumn Fun! (#1) All those lovely leaves...

Best,
Another Rebekah

: By: Diane; On: 10/14/2009 09:17:32

I love all the photos but the "When it rains . . " sounds so inviting after a long, hot, and dry summer. Having lived in the Puget Sound then moving to North Central Idaho left us so "high and dry" that during the first real rain we ran outside and danced in it. Neighbors looked out their windows most likely thinking . . "they're nuts". We love rain and relish it. Rain . . . . do rain!

: By: Pamela; On: 10/14/2009 10:38:12

All the topics seem wonderful, and you should consider covering them all. My favorite today would be to vote for #1.

: By: Heather Hansen; On: 10/14/2009 10:41:26

I like #8 "It's that time"...I love vintage anything...and I thought that photo was great...and I would love to know more about that. I'm always intrigued about the stories behind vintage signs etc...

: By: auntpammy; On: 10/14/2009 13:02:19

Gosh, I guess I will vote for #2 although I love all of your stories. #1 has got to be a great story as well...I'm curious about what you did with all of those leaves...tell us all of your stories..we'll be real patient while you spin all of your yarns!

: By: Ingrid; On: 10/14/2009 13:29:38

My vote is #2. I'm a sucker for kids and critters. All the pictures are beautiful.

: By: Cori; On: 10/14/2009 15:07:36

My vote is for #8. Grace's comments above cinched the deal for me. I was leaning toward #7 because we can all use more peace in our lives but maybe you will do it another time? I love Tasha Tudor and pumpkins and all that goes with this time of year. And thank you so much for your blog. I always look forward to reading your perspective on things.

: By: Tammy; On: 10/14/2009 16:36:47

I think #2 looks like it has a fun story to go with it, so I vote for #2! I love the smell of rain and wet leaves in the fall, and I love your blog! Thank you!

: By: michelle; On: 10/14/2009 16:51:01

#8, love tasha tudor!

: By: Kay; On: 10/14/2009 17:06:49

I vote for Tasha Tudor #8. I have several of her books and wish that I had the Pumpkin Moonshine book. I fell in love with her drawings and her special way of life. I was sorry to hear she had passed away - 90 something - not too bad.
I had a hard time passing up the monarch butterfly. They are amazing.

: By: Bryden; On: 10/14/2009 17:52:43

I vote for #1 It looks like fun!!!!!!

Bryden Wilson

: By: Loreta Hazel; On: 10/14/2009 18:11:35

#2 I love kids, dogs and mud. and we have plenty of mud right now.

: By: Toni Cook; On: 10/15/2009 04:54:34

#8 it is almost Haloween and I have 12 grandcildren which
makes for a whole lot of this time of year and I LOVE VINTAGE ANYTHING

: By: Donna; On: 10/15/2009 11:44:04

Well all of the pictures are great but I'm going to have to go with #9, Monarch going to Mexico. Great pictures to scrap book...kids and animals are always great for scrap booking too, god love them all!

: By: claudia; On: 10/15/2009 12:18:48

I think #4. Often as I walk my head is in the clouds, either with the burdens of the day or the blessings of it, but no matter the reason, my spirit rejoices in the moment. We all tend to forget the peace that we need to let into our lives, and clouds seem the perfect reminder! Love you and your thoughts.

: By: Lis Recusant; On: 10/15/2009 12:28:07

Wait, I have to *choose*? Just *ONE*??? But..but...but I want to hear about all of them!

Out of all of them, the ones I most want to hear about are:
#1 - the Fall leaves, because like many of the other posters, I'm dying to know what you were doing with them so I can hijack your ideas :-)
#8 - because I not only love Tasha Tudor, I also love Halloween - it's been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember.
#2 - Because I was a little girl who liked to play in the mud once, and now I have a little boy who likes to play in the mud. (I also have a little boy who hates squishy things and won't get anywhere near mud, but there you go.)
#5 - Because spiders are just awesome. I know a lot of people think they're creepy, but I love them. Basically, anything that eats a lot of bugs is OK in my book! Plus, that's just such a lovely picture.
#3- Fall Gardening - the picture isn't terribly exciting, but I'm always interested to hear about gardening. I have visions of having a garden and growing all sorts of lovely produce and herbs and maybe even some flowers. Haven't managed to do it yet, but I just got the new Square Foot Gardening book, and my husband promised to make me some beds. He's convinced that I won't be able to do anything with them until Spring, so there's no rush, but I disagree - lots of people do Fall gardening. I can too.
#9 - the Monarch - not only is that a beautiful picture, but I'd love to hear the story behind it. Did you just happen upon the Monarch sunbathing one day? Did you participate in a butterfly release? Inquiring Moms want to know!
#7 - the Tarragon and..is that a statue of a Saint or a Goddess? Whatever it is, it's a gorgeous picture.
#6 - the Butterfly Gardens - I am assuming the flower in the picture is actually growing out of the ground, not sideways? In any case, it deals with gardening. And butterflies!
#4 - Another beautiful photo. And given that the subject is "Choices", it seems so appropriate to this discussion - after all, you've passed this choice on to us.

And that's all of them, isn't it? Hmmmm....
I guess if I had to pick just *one* it would either be the fall leaves or the halloween one. But that's not just one, is it? Grrrr...I am terrible at making decisions! (It drives my husband up the wall on a regular basis.) Maybe you could write about several of them? Like the winner and the runner up?

I am dying to know about those leaves, but I love Halloween more, so I guess my first choice is #8 - It's That Time Again!

And my second choice (do we get second choices?) is #1.

: By: Teresa; On: 10/15/2009 17:48:40

The photos all hint of a great story, butI vote for#8

: By: Christy; On: 10/15/2009 18:31:57

I love #5:) Have a great autumn!

: By: Deborah; On: 10/15/2009 21:49:21

#4 is my choice--I love the clouds!

: By: Dianne; On: 10/16/2009 04:44:28

my vote is Charlotte. We have these creatures in our garden and their webs are truly amazing. Spiders are not given the respect they deserve. All the pictures have a story so I'll be happy if you write about all of them...esp the summer ones once we are in the throes of winter.

: By: CC; On: 10/16/2009 08:05:19

#2 please -- I've grown to love the rain, living in Seattle and the picture looks like a good time was had by all! so more about the picture please!

: By: Polprav; On: 10/16/2009 14:47:01

Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?

: By: Julie Weaver (ClaireSky); On: 10/17/2009 16:27:33

I am voting for #2...being I am a dog lover. I am curious to know the story about the little girl with muddy feet and the dog watching her.

: By: Margaret; On: 10/31/2009 00:34:09

I still want to hear about the muddy feet picture. The way the dog is looking at the mud and feet is so funny. How about doing that one next?

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