The month of October is too short....

October should be about four months long because there is never enough time for everything! There are so many festivals along with lots of social activities that each weekend ends up with a stack of possible events and invitations. It is often difficult to pick and choose when I would like to participate in them all!

Tonight we received an invitation to a friend's party to be held at their family winery. It's the fourth invitation for that day and I'm very disappointed to have to turn it down. Maybe they will remember us next time.

Meanwhile, the final days of September are also busy as October creeps closer. The leaves will not be as colorful this year because of dryness but they will still be a sight to see as we dance with the mountains and enjoy being outdoors. Hiking, camping, cookouts, picnics, time with friends and family ... October will be jam-packed with adventures!

It's fall in the Shenandoah Valley....