Fall in Indiana and a dream of a house in the "country"

Natalie and Ally found some leaves at Grandma and Grandpa Strader's. They had a a grand ole' time jumping, rolling, tossing, and raking the leaves (okay so only Natalie really "enjoyed" the leaves, Ally just posed). Grandpa had a tiny rake that Natalie was able to use and she kept busy for hours raking the yard. Every other day the "leaf man"comes around sucking the leaves up into a HUGE vacuum that is towed by a tractor...I'll try to get a picture for all those reading this in California. She watches intently and in awe...wanting to rake some more piles so they'll come back.

It is amazing that millions of us living in the west miss out on this incredible season. It is my favorite time of year and I feel so cheated that I spend it in 100 degree weather while pretending that it is chilly with a pot of chili on the stove and a cozy sweater on...

Ben and I looked at property here on Tuesday. Just 30 minutes south east of Indy and 20 miles northwest of Bloomington. We aren't thinking of up and moving right away but we do want to settle here sooner than later. This property is on our A list of all things we've looked at. It was a romantically fall day, breezy and full of colored leaves. There was a magical fishing lake we found while walking the property. Each lot was 5 acres except one was almost 10. The lots all share a portion of lake front and runway frontage. Yes, runway, all the properties share a private runway for airplanes. The neighborhood is an "airpark" which means all the houses can have hangers to park their airplanes and the landing strip can be used by pilots. Funny idea, but with Ben I have learned that I will be offered many unusual opportunities. I have also learned to take some and leave some. Moving to Indiana and living in an airpark, may be one I'll just take! Check out these shots!