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Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real {a day in the mountains}

~PRETTY~


My sister drove through the mountains of North Carolina over the past few days and sent me these photos.  I couldn't help but use them for my blog.  (Thanks Sis!)This little white picket fenced house looks like a dreamy place to sip coffee and watch the sunrise or set on a cool fall day.
These  ornate doors make me expect to see a newly married bride and groom emerge to skip down those stairs.
~HAPPY~



There are red leaves appearing in those woods.  The trees where I live are still fully green but I know these days are just around the corner for us too.



~FUNNY and (un)REAL~



My sister said you can buy one of these enormous pumpkins for $50.00!  I bet it would be fun to carve and to help light up the front door for trick or treaters on Halloween.




HAPPY FALL EVERYONE!




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  1. MargoOctober 6, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    what pretty photos - I have NEVER seen such huge pumpkins! Not even sure how I would heft it around.

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  2. *kateOctober 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Great pictures! It looks like a beautiful place to visit.

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  3. busymomof10October 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Loved those pictures! I live on the coast and miss the mountains! I couldn't believe how big those pumpkins were and certainly don't have an extra $50 to throw on a ginormous pumpkin -- but they would be fun!

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  4. Mrs. FordyceOctober 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful pictures! That little white house is so sweet, looks like a great retreat!

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  5. BethanneOctober 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    You've got a keen eye to see those great church doors! That pumpkin would be fabulous carved and lit. It's bigger than some of the trick-or-treaters that come to our door!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    I loved your pictures too! That pumpkin is amazing!

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