A Trip to Pseudo New England

For you people who live wherever there is such a thing as fall foliage, this post might not mean too much. But in Texas, the weather is mild and the trees are either bare or green. All year 'round. There is really no "fire" to speak of...except in Lost Maples State Park. This lovely little pocket in the midst of the hill country was at peak this weekend. So we bundled all five-plus-one of us into the van and drove. ("Plus-one" = Patience)

It reminded me of scenes in Narnia and the leaves just about make their own light.

All these beautiful leaves looked so much like those fall decorations they sell at hobby stores!

I'm always so thrilled when Patience wants to get in the water. It's funny, though, that she'll go to just about any measure to avoid swimming.

Walking in bliss...

A red carpet! So elegant.

Three sisters. The water was freezing but *looked* so clean!

More walking in bliss...

Patience looking at her idea of heaven (wide open spaces).

Fall foliage is absolutely gorgeous!