the cooler autumn weather has come...

Today was one of those days that I wish I had my camera with me. It was one of those days that I just wanted to capture the moment and some of the sights I saw and share them with all. It was one of those days I wish family and friends could have experienced with me and my kids. It was just a normal day really, but with a little bit of love and laughter added. Actually the last few days I've felt a bit like that...the weather change...it's good for us, I think it's changes us as well. And if you watch, I bet the seasons or more the creator of them, will romance your soul a bit with the changes and beauty of what they bring. It's the little things, the daily things that we often miss. The wind slightly blowing as it wisps our hair about and then the leaves begin to circle, falling down around us. The sidewalks covered with fallen leaves, making a lovely path for us to walk on; soft and colorful! The quite walk home in the crisp night air. The little every day things are the things that we love anyway... of course big gifts or exciting new things can make our hearts skip, but when a friend calls to say hi or drops by; or you get a letter in the mail; or your child runs up and gives you a kiss; or your kitchen stays clean; you make an amazing meal that you enjoy with family and friends; your baby smiles; you get a hug, etc... LIFE!
So, back to today, the 13th of October... I'll try to capture it as much as I can since most where not here with me nor did I have my camera. I planned to take a walk up the apple hill (as we call it here) for some fall picture taking of the fences and corn stacks, but I woke up to pouring rain instead of sun. This weather I didn't expect and was not so excited to be out in. But, when I left with my kids for school, the excitement on their faces to be out walking in the rain was enough to get me excited too! Laszlo's smile was huge and he just laughed. "Mama! It's raining and my hood keeps falling down!" So we fixed that and then went off with a skip and a run! I think we skipped and ran most of the way hand in hand, Laz just looking at me his lovely grin and freckly nose. I love him! And his new face with the wrinkled up nose...it's my favorite! And don't worry, the joy was still there when I picked him up after school, although he was a bit more tired. But then I forgot his rain coat so I got another "Mama!" But all was fine when I tied a flower scarf around him that I just bought and gave him one of my gloves. So we were hand in hand again one glove each and then laughter came again. Kids find so much joy in new things and if we watch and let ourselves be caught up in the moment, then we too enjoy them as well! I think kids are our reminders to not get stuck in mundane adult life, but to live it through eyes of children.
So, then we get to the guest house (where we eat lunch everyday) and Laz finds this bright pink comb and starts to brush out his curls...so a fro has begun! He's hilarious that kid!
And not to worry, the rain has still not stopped! Tomorrow will then be another rainy day full of umbrellas... those that actually protect you from the rain, those that old ladies have that are half broken and half blow away; there will be pink ones and blue ones, stripes, flowers and polk-a-dots. Kids will be walking to school trying so hard (well guess it would depend on the child) to not step in every puddle along the way. There will be have grins on faces as they enjoy the rain on their faces while still trying to keep their umbrellas from blowing away. Old ladies will stick their pink umbrellas under trucks, hoods will be held in place with wet, cold hands as the wind tried to blow them off and the rain comes to bring showers of water. Enjoy tomorrow and watch for those small, daily glimpses of life.

Laz...

...and his many faces! plus some photo's with mom and our fun dress up dance parties around the house and vacation time up in the mountains!

my market finds....

...and this is why i love market days!

marghita days

the town i live in has been a town for 42 years now. so every september, on the last weekend of the month they have a town fair or carnival. the main street is closed off from friday to sunday, rides are set up on the street, a stages in the center, and vendors come and sale their wares. it's a bit like friday market only much bigger and with less fruits and veggies. there is pottery for sale, random toys and gifts, clothes, baskets, hot dogs, cotton candy (or candy floss as my friend calls it), kozonac (this really great sweet bread rolled in nuts or coconut), drinks, gyros, cartof pie (french fries), etc... and then there is the giant airbed type slides, face painting, bumper cars and some go cart racing...which laszlo loved watching! so we had some pocket money and some extra jobs for our kids to make a bit of money and then many of us went out and enjoyed the day in town! we went in the morning when it was quieter and full of less people and more time and room for our kids to ride the rides. but we also went out a bit in the evening to see all the lights on the rides and the folk dance stage performers...and one audience performer too!
oh yes, and there was a large pig roasting on a spit and fireworks to finish the weekend celebration!
so these are some of the photos that documented our day.
hope you enjoy!