"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall"

The quote, from the Great Gatsby, fits my sentiments exactly. Not only is Fall my favorite season but the quote represents the changes going on in my life as I embark on a new chapter.

Columbus Day weekend was the perfect fall weekend. My parents and I started the weekend early and left Thursday afternoon for Schenectady where my cousin was getting married at the Glen Sanders Mansion. We arrived shortly before the Rehearsal Dinner and enjoyed seeing our family. Friday morning we drove to downtown Schenectady and went to their Little Italy for lunch. It was much, much smaller than Arthur Ave (about 3 stores are left) but the food was still good. We headed back to our hotel and got ready for the ceremony which started in the late afternoon. My cousin Jen looked beautiful in her dress and her flower girls (her sister's kids) were absolutely adorable! After the ceremony we headed back to the Glen Sanders for the cocktail hour and reception. The food was delicious and it was so good to spend time with all of my cousins and my family.

Congrats Jen and Dan!

Saturday morning James, Teresa, Baloo and I headed up to the Adirondacks. All 40 plus pounds of Baloo and I hung out in the front seat. I was super stoked to hang out with James and Teresa and to bond with Baloo. I was able to take the front seat and have him sit on my lap during the drive up. How could you not? He's so stinking cute! I saw him last in the beginning of September and he has gotten so big since!

Selfies on the ride up

After settling into the cabin, my mom, Teresa and I headed to Rulf's Orchard. I have such great memories from there when I was younger and it was high on my priority list to head back! When we were younger we used to go raspberry and blueberry picking during the summer which my mom would then use to make her famous homemade jam. In the fall we would head back for apples and pumpkin picking. The rule was we could only choose a pumpkin we could carry, making it quite the challenge to get a good sized pumpkin! They also have homemade apple cider and the best homemade donuts. The trip back to Rulf's was a mini walk down memory lane and the cider and donuts were as amazing as I remembered!

Fresh Apples, donuts, pumpkins and having fun at Rulfs!

Later that night our family friends, the Murphys, came over for dinner. It is always so good to see them and we had such a nice time laughing the night away. Sunday morning we headed to the last farmer's market in Keene and then headed back home. The trip upstate was relaxing and so fun. Having spent a large amount of time growing up there the Adirondacks holds a very special place in my heart. It was so nice to be there with my family enjoying each others' company and the beautiful fall weather.  Although I won't be able to return for another year, I am already looking forward to it.

The fam :)