Evening glow

Switching back to Alaska...

A beautiful view from Pat's Lake.

 

Brilliance!

I just couldn't get enough of the colored leaves. The ones I have held in my hand in the picture below I now have pressed between pages in a book. Autumn splendor...

 

Cider making

This was my first time making cider. What I enjoyed most about this was watching the kids help with the process. Oh...and the part where I drank the cider. Mmmm!!

 

Arrangement of colors

Here are some photos of time I spent with my mom. Below is a picture of her horse, Jenny. While visiting I looked out the window and saw light rainbow. We went outside to get a better view of it and saw a SUPER bright rainbow...a double rainbow! It was spectacular!

 

Friends

Bekah & I


Brandon & Bekah's son, Titus.


Carrie & I


I never thought I'd be so excited to see a cornfield. These are things that you don't see in Wrangell.

 

Caught you!

I like photography...and this trip made me realize just how much I like photography. It was fun (and challenging) to capture these sweet smiles!

This is what I meant by challenging--chasing a 3 year old around and trying to get her cute little face on camera! Ha!

Jacob
Another challenging shot...but I got him! *smile*

 

Random photos

Sassafrass leaf. Honestly, I didn't even know these trees existed. I believe this tree has 3 different kinds of leaves. I thought this one was unique.


I was thrilled to find a field of sunflowers!


I absolutely love this picture of my sister Amanda and I.


Oak leaf

 

Michigan & The Orchard

Autumn is my favorite season. The crisp air, the rustling leaves, the crunch of the leaves under my feet, what a joy these bring to my (Christina's) heart! Wrangell's trees, like Sitka Spruce, do not provide such luxuries as jumping in leaf piles, so I made arrangements to fly to Michigan to take part in the autumn splendor. But my reason for coming to Michigan was two-fold...to surprise a certain someone (or should I say "some-ones?). Happy birthday, Kelly!!

After a couple of days of being in Michigan, we went to an apple orchard. I was delighted!

Amanda and I on the wagon.

Katie reaching for an apple.