October Garden Mosaic.
The garden is starting to look a little bear now that the leaves are falling. Just 2 more garden mosaics to do and then I will have to think of a different monthly mosaic for next year, any ideas?
Just to make you laugh! On the last day of book week we all dressed up as a character from a book. I'm the Worst Witch!
Just to make you laugh! On the last day of book week we all dressed up as a character from a book. I'm the Worst Witch!
What is it about cats and boxes? OH had just left these 2 small boxes on the sofa and Maurice had to try one out for size! Needless to say, it was far too small!
The next day I put my handbag on the floor, a moment later I heard a noise and turned around to see Maurice trying to crawl into it! I said, "MAURICE!" and he laid down where he was and hoped I couldn't see him :)
Half term we stayed with my parents in Norfolk and visited the following places:-Oxburgh Hall
A beautiful moated house.Unfortunately photography isn't allowed in the house, so I only have external photos to show you.
Up on the roof. That's "mini-me" in the middle! I'm 5ft 6in, but my children make me feel small. Jay is now just over 6ft!
Woodland walk at Oxburgh Hall. These 2 where making me laugh with their funny comments and faces - it's a wonder that the photo isn't blurred.
The moat at the back of the house.
The next day we went to Norwich and after lunch at this cafe we looked at the recently renovated Dragon Hall, a medieval merchant's hall.
Dragon Hall rafters.
In the cellars - scary.
Up on the roof. That's "mini-me" in the middle! I'm 5ft 6in, but my children make me feel small. Jay is now just over 6ft!
Woodland walk at Oxburgh Hall. These 2 where making me laugh with their funny comments and faces - it's a wonder that the photo isn't blurred.
The moat at the back of the house.
The next day we went to Norwich and after lunch at this cafe we looked at the recently renovated Dragon Hall, a medieval merchant's hall.
Dragon Hall rafters.
One of the dragons remains.
In the cellars - scary.
Not the faces they are pulling, but the fact that I have to live with these 2 jokers! lol
Rear of Dragon Hall.
Front view.
On our journey home we took a detour to RHS Hyde Hall in Essex.
I love these Chinese Lanterns - I must grow some next year in my garden.
Pink and Silver - a lovely combination.
Lots of autumn colour.
My children on the bridge.
The rose garden was still in full bloom at the end of October.
The Hill Top Garden.
A blaze of orange.
We were back home again in time for Halloween.
Rear of Dragon Hall.
Front view.On our journey home we took a detour to RHS Hyde Hall in Essex.
I love these Chinese Lanterns - I must grow some next year in my garden.
Pink and Silver - a lovely combination.
Lots of autumn colour.
My children on the bridge.
The rose garden was still in full bloom at the end of October.
The Hill Top Garden.
A blaze of orange.
We were back home again in time for Halloween.
I spray-painted some twigs black and arranged them with some dead sunflower heads from the allotment and some glow-in-the-dark shapes.
The wreath I made last year.
Also last year I painted these lanterns. The dumpling squashes are from the allotment.
The wreath I made last year.
Also last year I painted these lanterns. The dumpling squashes are from the allotment.
Outside the front door.
I only had time to carve one Jack-o-lantern this year.
Bats and spiders hung from cobwebs outside the door.
Chocolate and vanilla marbled cupcakes with homemade chocolate decorations.
Salted and roasted - seeds from the pumpkin.
Usually we get so many ghosts, ghouls and witches calling, but this year there were only a few, even though the weather was mild. I think a lot of the usual trick or treaters are a little older now and have probably given up. Unfortunately this means that we have been left with a lot of candy! 
I only had time to carve one Jack-o-lantern this year.
Bats and spiders hung from cobwebs outside the door.
Chocolate and vanilla marbled cupcakes with homemade chocolate decorations.
Salted and roasted - seeds from the pumpkin.
Usually we get so many ghosts, ghouls and witches calling, but this year there were only a few, even though the weather was mild. I think a lot of the usual trick or treaters are a little older now and have probably given up. Unfortunately this means that we have been left with a lot of candy! 
At home I decided to remove all but one pot of summer flowers. They were still blooming, but realistically frosts may only be a couple of weeks away. I have left the one pot, by the patio door, with its pale pink fuchsia (from my Mum), deep and light pink busy 
Baked Apples - I haven't made these in a long while, definitely an autumn dessert. I stuffed them with some homemade mincemeat left over from last Christmas.
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