There is an allée of Sweet Gum trees bordering the property of Mt. Hood Community College on Troutdale Road and each year I admire them greatly. So on the way home from swimming on Monday I pulled over on the side of the road and snapped away.
Each tree has it's own personality.. they turn at different times and different colors.. it quite literally amazes me.
Sooo pretty.
A shot down the allée showing how they are all in different stages of leaf change.
Kristi brought down the 2 bins of Halloween decorations so I've put up a few.. more to come.. :-)
I even have a creepy 17 inch skeleton lady with a cute little purple satin and black lace dress hanging from the light fixture.
My trio of handblown glass pumpkins.
My funny cat sculpture holding up his/her hat.. do you think this is a girl or boy? There is a black cape blowing in the breeze behind.
I found this set up front at a pumpkin patch gift shop.. it's all porcelain.. the fence and the three cute little trick-or-treaters in front of it. My porcelain scarecrow candleholder and the cute little witch figurine.. and my grey velvet pumpkin.
Kristi brought this decoration for me.. hey.. wait a minute! :-)
Kristi also brought home this fun little decoration.
The rain is here. It's much harder to pack up a swim bag and head to the pool when it's 46 deg. F and raining. But I'm going to. I really am. :-) What are you up to this fine day? ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Hello Teresa. Those trees are just stunning!! love all your Halloween decorations. That latest that Kristi has bought you has made me chuckle. It's 8.40 pm here so my day is over. I have been doing some crafting - therapy after all that has happened re my mum. It has been wet and windy here. I ought to be swimming again but I don't think it will happen but need to do something! Take care Anne x
ReplyDeleteThose trees are beautiful. I love Halloween and your decor is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely ready for Halloween. Your grandsons are going to have a great time. Love the autumn trees, so colourful. Bx
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing those beautiful trees wearing their fall colors. Your home looks so warm and cozy for Halloween. Your pumpkin display is adorable. Pat xx
ReplyDeleteThose trees are beautiful and I love your Halloween table center peice. Those hand blown glass pumpkins are really neat.
ReplyDeleteSome of the trees around are gorgeous, aren't they. I love driving along that road, too, but have not made it over there recently. After our baby blanket group met this morning I picked up some groceries and have been texting back and forth with various family members about the CA fires. Carolyn is still without electricity and is over at our friend's house on the other side of Sonoma that has electricity. The sheriff visited their manufactured home community this morning, but they are not in mandatory evacuation yet. I know you understand how she is feeling and I appreciate your caring, Teresa. xx
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see different colors of trees being side by side. Enjoyed seeing all your pictures. Loved the glass pumpkin:)
ReplyDeleteHa! Is K trying to tell her mother in law something you reckon?!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this time of year beautiful. Mother Nature sure can put on a show with so many incredible colors. Here In Oregon City driving up 7th Avenue there are so many different trees each with their own spectacular array of colors. It's a beautiful mix! Tomorrow is my birthday & I plan on enjoying every self indulgent minute of it.
ReplyDeletePS. I'm loving this glorious rain.
The trees are beautiful and would make a great postcard. Impressive Halloween decor, I loved the glass pumpkins. I did smile at the witch on the door...
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa. You really do it up with the decorations. Our trees are turning here too, but not in Nebraska yet. Hope the swim was fun!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Teresa, you are very committed to your swimming. I admire that! I love the satin dressed skeleton, Mrs. Bones. I'd say the cat is a boy. My black cats are all ready for Halloween. Real black kitties are so sweet
ReplyDeleteOh WOW.What Beautiful trees.You live in a Beautiful place.Loving the Halloween Decs.We don't really do Halloween in our Neighbourhood.i do buy some sweets in case a few of the children come by but we don't decorate.Maybe I should.Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteLove your decorations. I decorated last weekend as that was the only time I could find to do it before the month was over. Hope you have a wonderful October Teresa.
ReplyDeleteThe decorating is wonderful Teresa I love everything. My house all year round has bats and skulls cause I love them lol Doing blog catchups xoxo
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