HAPPY FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN!!!!!
Hi everyone!
I’m back!
Well, I haven’t really gone anywhere except into motherhood overdrive!
I’ve been so busy with the many facets of being a mom that this blog, which was once treated like my baby (before baby), has sadly taken a back seat.
Summer hasn’t given us many opportunities for family travel, and the motivation to write just hasn’t been there…until now!
That’s right, I’m excited to say that in one short week, hubby, baby toddler and I will be boarding a plane and taking the red eye to…New England!
A destination that was once unchecked on our bucket list will soon be crossed off, and I look forward to giving you a first hand account of our New England road trip and the many adventures we will surely have with our squirmy, curious, happy, fussy, soon-to-be 2 year old!
Our itinerary will consist of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont…but I must say, even though I’m looking forward to exploring all 4 beautiful states, I’m looking forward to Maine the most!
Why Maine?
Well, ever since grade school, I was fascinated by lighthouses, and I envisioned myself living in a Maine lighthouse. The thought of this California girl traveling to the easternmost state and being in charge of lighting the way for souls at sea pulled at my imagination! To me, Maine was the ultimate nautical destination, and it had an aura of mystery! I also was pretty certain I’d marry a Maine fisherman while I was living in my Maine lighthouse! (And this was all from the mind of an 11 year old!)
Well, even though it was a nice childhood dream, little did I know that a much better California dream would unfold that didn’t include a lighthouse or a fisherman!
Things happen for a reason!
So here we are, getting ready for our first extended trip with our youngin’ to a place I’ve only dreamed of.
I also can’t wait to experience a REAL AUTUMN and to also brush up on one of my favorite hobbies…photography!
With the recent California drought, we get to experience leaves in various shades of brown.
It doesn’t make for a thrilling autumn, but the influx of pumpkin spice lattes at most coffee shops slightly makes up for it!
I must say though…I don’t know how I’ll react when I witness the vibrant punch of reds, oranges and yellows painted across New England!
I might just shed a tear!
To commemorate our journey and to KICK OFF THE FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN (WOOHOO!) , I’m having a fun little
As in true Passport to Bliss style, this giveaway is so mysterious, even I don’t know what I’m giving away!
As we peruse quaint little New England shops and markets, I’m going to keep my eyes peeled for something quintessentially New England…or maybe it’ll be something that truly represents autumn, or…who knows!
So how do I enter, you ask?
Well, it’s really easy.
Follow this link to enter the drawing via Rafflecopter, and choose your entry option! Or you can do all 3 and increase your chances of winning!
The giveaway begins TODAY (September 22nd) and will close at midnight (PST) on Sunday, October 8th. The winner will be announced on Monday, October 9th.
*Open to U.S. & Canada residents only!*
It’s just my little way to say thanks for just dropping by or following me (even though I’ve been on a mommyhood hiatus) and for being so awesome!
Good Luck to you all….
& HAPPY AUTUMN!
The Apple Festival~
My favorite thing about autumn in the beautiful foliage.
My favorite thing about fall is football and the crisp air
What I like best is the fall colours.
I like the cool crisp air and apple picking nearby
My favorite thing about autumn is hiking through our local parks and seeing the beautiful colors of the leaves!
I like the new season of apples.
I love seeing the leaves showing off their fall colors the most….Michigan is a beautiful state and fall is her best season.
I love the crisp weather and putting on my warms jeans and a sweater!
I love the crispness in the air and the beautiful fall colours
We have Pumpkin patches all over town for people to take pictures and Fall carnivals.
the beautiful leaves
I love the crisp air and changing leaves
The air smells nice, a different autumn crisp. I like the falling leaves everywhere on our street.
I love the fresh apple cider from the local orchards.
I love the cooler weather and the food. Time to start making soups and stews.
I love the changing leaves and houses decorated for fall.
I love the changing of the leaves and the cool weather.
I LOVE the weather! The crispness in the air is wonderful, unfortunately it has been 90 degrees since Fall started. 😦
I love the cooler weather and trees changing colors.
My favourite thing about autumn is apple pie!
I love the vibrant colour of our maple leaves in the fall
My favourite thing is all the small town Festivals and Fairs that are close to our city.
My favorite thing about autumn in my hometown is all of the fun Halloween festivals! My daughter loves to dress up and go trick-or-treating at all of the festivals around here!
My favourite thing about autumn in my hometown is seeing the wildlife getting ready for winter – so many fat little bears!
My favourite thing is the cooler weather.
i like the fall colors and halloween
My favorite think is the cooler weather
My favorite thing about my hometown in the fall is all the Halloween haunted houses.
I love the cooler weather with a light breeze gently blowing
the leaves changing color
The cooler weather means we are having fall festivals, fun and food!
My favorite thing about Autumn in my hometown is apple picking
I love the HUGE variety of kids’ activities for kids in Bowmanville Ontario each autumn. Just last weekend, we had safety day at the firehouse, pumpkin and apple picking at a local farm and a crafts event on Main Street!
I love the cooler weather of Autumn. I live in central Texas. So, any time the weather cools off, I love it!
Apple picking and pumpkin picking!
I love visiting the apple orchard.
I love the color change every fall!
My hometown has soo many different events in the fall. It is my favorite time of the year. It gets the kids outside doing things with the community and brings the family closer.
I live in Biloxi MS right now but I am from Maine. My favorite thing about autumn is seeing all the beautiful colors of the leaves and drinking apple cider.
Laurie Emerson
I love the trees changing color.
I like the cooler weather and watches the leaves change/fall