My mom came up this weekend, and boy does she have good timing. It was our annual Harvest Fest Weekend here, and it’s the best time of year to convince someone to move to this area. The colors haven’t changed completely yet, but I think all the fun activities and the Farmer’s Market more than made up for that.
I took this while my daughter was petting a baby bunny (is there a name for that? Bunling? Little bun?) at the petting zoo.
Speaking of my daughter, this is her as a kitty. Her little “meow” made my heart melt!
My son (ever so cool, of course) went with the black widow. I think it looks like he got punched in the face, but I didn’t share that with him. 😉
Proof that I exist…
At 2:00, all the store owners came out and passed out candy to the Trick or Treaters! Because I’m a bad parent, my kids didn’t dress up (we literally went and got their costumes that night).
However, the store owners became witches, bunnies, and princesses. It was fun to see!
And finally, I’ll leave you with some North American eye candy.
Suzann @ Lavender and Roses says
Simple Life is simply the best.
Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says
Pretty! And cute spiders and kitties!
Sandy Toes says
What beatiful pictures! Your kids are so cute…love small “towns” and festivals!
sandra/tx says
Your kids are adorable, and so are you. 🙂 Gorgeous pics of fall in your area.
AJ says
Looks like you had a great day. Apparently it wasn’t as hot there as where I was in Michigan:)
Layla says
LOVED THIS POST!!!
Very heart-warming and every single picture is AMAZING!
Layla
The Lettered Cottage
Barbara says
Thank you for your small town tour….I live in a small town too and it is the best. Have a great week. B
Laura says
Such pretty fall pics – now where are you from? And I’m a sucker for a cat – your daughter looks adorable!
Kathleen aka Coffee Mom says
Really pretty! I love fall and am a total sucker for changing colours!!
Darlene says
What a gorgeous town!!! Great pictures and looks like you had a lot of fun!!! I LOVE living in a small town, there is always so many fun things the town does that you just can’t do in a big city!
the undomesticated wife says
That’s fun! The trees are beautiful!
We live in the county seat, so we have a courthouse square with all of the cool antique shops, bars, diners, etc. They do “Scare on the Square” for the kids, similar to your area.
Nikki says
What a beautiful town! I love the little festivals in the small towns. Your kids are adorable!
Rambling Girl says
Thats the kind of life I like too! I live it everyday also. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see the Christmas Life.
You chillins are so cute!
Susie Harris says
Oh great now I want to pack my bags…. Wish our town looked liked yours… need a neighbor?
Glitter and Bliss says
Looks like so much fun!!!
Marie says
SO pretty! I loved Michigan in the fall!! I hope it’s as pretty in November when we are there…or at least a nice blanket of snow. :o) Your kids are so cute…your daughter is a mini-me of you!
Inspired Kara says
Be-utiful!
Tausha says
what a beautiful little town USA! I love it! I would move there-if I didn’t love my great state and if my family wasn’t here. Lets be serious-I don’t want to move cause my family is here. I love and NEED my family WAY to much! It looks like you all had a great time! Candy YUM!
Sweet Simplicity says
Those trees are gorgeous! I’m so jealous of those fabulous colors! Your kiddos are adorable.
countrygirl3031 says
Hi Chris ~ I’m so with you…the Midwest is so beautiful! I love the cute spiders and kitties! I got a few of the fall pictures this weekend too…just takes your breath away!
Hugz,
Michele
Kristin says
Great pictures! We have lost almost all of our colored leaves already.
Bobbi says
Wow, how beautiful is that! You should love your town! Awesome!
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Betsy says
Beautiful pics! Wish we had a fall festival!
Bama Girl in AZ says
I want to pack and move!!
Stacey says
Looks so festive…adorable kiddo’s too!
Erin says
beautiful fall pictures! The colors of the trees really makes me feel like fall!
Cherry's Jubilee says
That’s the good stuff missy! Looks like something out of Normen Rockwell…we live in a small town…I grew up in a small town…ohhh who do I sound like? Oh yeah John melloncamp..rofl. Your kiddos are adorable….and YeS I will be voting. cherry
Buzzings of a Queen Bee! says
What a wonderful weekend! I love the photos and the gorgeous colors! Norman Rockwell indeed!
Carrie
Sarah says
Looks like so much fun! The kdis are too cute!
Liz says
Oh wow. Your town looks like heaven!
Michelle says
Beautiful!
Natalie says
I love this time of year… The leaves, the weather..
Gorgeous pictures!
AndreaLeigh says
That is breathtaking!
Heather says
The colors and scenery are breathtaking!
M.L. @ The House of Whimsy says
Oh you lucky, lucky girl! And North American eye-candy indeed. Thanks for sharing this with us.
M.L.
Saucy says
Trick or treating this far away from the Big Day? You really do live in a cool town! Ever heard of Stars Hollow? (Gilmore Girls reference).
michelle @ sweet mady's says
we live in a small town and i love it!
Miss(es) Canadian Pie says
I love small town USA. Makes me really homesick for PA. Enjoyed your pix!
Connie says
Love the fall colors. We don’t have that here in So. California. Glad I could enjoy it through you. I love small town USA. I am a country girl at heart, I think! Love all things country but have been a city girl all my life. My mom grew up on a farm in North Dakota so I think she shared the love of country with me. Connie
Gypsy aka Tam says
I love your Fall pictures. Sounds like you all head such a wonderful time.
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Julie says
Oh, your little piece of fall heaven is making me jealous! No fall here in Houston, ever! Lucky you! Enjoy and have some apple cider for me, please!
Suze says
Those pictures are great!
I would love to live in a small town again.
Right now we live in the largest town in Massachusetts.
Stephanie says
What wonderful pictures! I need to start looking at my small town and appreciating it the way you do. How fun!
jessica says
Hi… We just recently bought a house in the Grand Rapids area… I think we went to your home town for dinner… and we walked around the dam after wards… Such a cute town… want to go back when the shops are open..!