A Beautiful Fall Weekend

Last weekend was a busy one.  As usual, Saturday was a work day at The Whitney, serving tea to 77 guests.  After work I came home, changed my clothes, and hubby and I headed out to our church's annual Harvest gathering. We were an hour late, but two hours of fun still remained. There were lots of attendees and an activity for everyone to enjoy, plus lots of yummy food.  I took lots of pics to share.

There was a petting zoo and horse/pony rides for the children, and a pumpkin painting station.

~ Inflatable bounce structures ~

~ Hayrides ~

~ S'mores Fire Pit ~

Barbecued Pulled Pork, Mac'n'Cheese, and Coleslaw from K-Blocks Fire Pot BBQ

Apple Cider and Donuts from Blakes Orchard and lots of assorted pies [I had cherry]

~ Dining Tent ~

And a Chili Cook-off Contest.  I think there were 20 different pots of chili.

This pot of chili didn't quite make it to the competition.  The contestant had her crock pot sitting on the front seat, and when she unexpectedly put on her brakes it slid off on the floor.  Thank heavens for floor mats!

It was a beautiful day to be outdoors.  We've been blessed with several gorgeous Indian Summer days [temps in the low 70's], and the colors have been so vibrant this year.

Grandson-in-law, John, posted these pictures of Evie and Juliette playing out in the leaves at their house last Saturday.

I'll leave you with a new Cinnamon Roll recipe that was shared on Facebook by a friend from Heavenly Recipes. It's perfect for a fall breakfast/brunch accompanied by a cup of Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea or Spiced Apple Cider.  I took the picture hot out of the oven.

2 cans of Cinnamon Rolls cut into quarters

1 can Apple Pie Filling

1/2 cup chopped walnuts [or pecans]

Gently toss together cinnamon roll quarters and apple pie filling until all the quarters are coated. Turn into a buttered 9 x 13 baking dish.  Sprinkle top with chopped nuts.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  When it comes out of the oven drizzle the icing [which is included in the Cinnamon Roll can] over the top.  Best served warm.  My hubby thought it would be good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and I thought it would be good with some drizzles of caramel syrup.  Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave oven.