This month has been really busy. I have been running all over the place trying to prepare for the new condo. I have joined a yoga class, went to Vernon, and have been packing (although not as much as I wish). Yesterday I went out and bought new couches... I feel confident but at the same time feel like I am making all these choices by myself. I know this is a great independence thing, but I miss have someone to call or ask an opinion of. It feels like I am building a life, I AM building a life. I just struggle with the idea that I am going to be doing this all on my own. I am building a lovely home. It is going to be cozy and welcoming, yet sleek and pretty. I want to build a family. It doesn't seem to be the path that I am on right now. Maybe if I continue making good decisions for myself one day I will get there.
So I went home to Vernon for Turkey time.  It was lovely. The fall in Vernon is golden and I love going for walks, and seeing all the beautiful colours and smelling the crisp clear fall scent peppered with fresh apples. I could not eat enough apples while I was home. There is something about eating Okanagan apples on a cool autumn day.
While I was home I went for a beautiful walk with my family. Thought I would include some of those photos.

I also attend two turkey dinners. One of the best turkeys I have ever eaten.... my aunt says she just prepared an organic bird with butter and herbs pushed under the skin. Then she stuffed it with onions and garlic and rubbed thing down with grape seed oil. It was delicious.

I made a delicious version of Russian Potato salad with tons of apples and shallots, mixed with sour cream and mayo. It turned out really well. I have to say I like the apple sweet crunch that makes this salad a fun version of a regular potato.

I have to say it was a wonderful fall weekend I got to spend at home. Now back to the grind of packing, and planning. I will try to stay more in touch over the next couple of weeks.