Indian Summer & doing the simple things...

The term "Indian Summer" dates back to the 18th century in the United States. It can be defined as "any spell of warm, quiet, hazy weather that may occur in October or even early November."

It's been in the upper 70s/low 80s for the past week. This weekend is absolutely beautiful. The foliage is starting to change and all these intense colors pop on the backdrop of the gorgeous blue sky. The nights are chilly - perfect for a campfire.

Yesterday Hubby and Boo went fishing at the neighborhood pond.

Boo didn't catch anything and grew increasingly sullen.

So she fed the ducks instead.

After a tough afternoon of fishing (more like 30 minutes) we went to the neighbor's house to enjoy hot dogs cooked over an open fire, homemade chili, and several glasses of wine. After dinner, we convened to the fire pit where we sat around and told silly stories to the kids, ate s'mores, and enjoyed the company. It was another simple evening of wholesome living in the Midwest which I've grown to love.