A Whiff of Fall In the Air

After a lengthy hot summer I long for fall and delight at the smallest hint of a changing season, so you can bet I take notice when that first bit of chill lingers in the early morning! Last week we had the biggest Harvest Moon, it hung huge and bright in the dark sky reminding me of a sunflower whose head nods downward with a heavy load of seeds, both beautiful in there fullness.

"He appointed the moon for seasons... O Lord, how manifold are Your works!  In wisdom you have made them all.  The earth is full of Your possessions." Psalm 104:19 and 24

Yesterday my husband and I took a drive through our local mountains and got the most delicious whiff of burning wood from someone's fireplace knowing it would be ushering in falling leaves and sweater weather.   So let's welcome those cozy afternoons and brisk evening, sink into a comfy chair and read a good book, bake something yummy to take to a neighbor or make a pot of coffee and invite a friend over!

Here is one of my favorite fall recipes that my sister Lorna gave me:

Banana Crumb Cake

Cake:
1 yellow cake mix                          1/3 c. sugar
2-3 ripe bananas                             1/4 c. oil
2 eggs                                              1 c. water

Topping                          
1 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. melted butter

Combine all the cake ingredients; mix for 2 minutes.  Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.  Blend flour, sugar and butter into a crumbly mixture and top the cake with it.  Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes.  Enjoy!

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for my favorite "gather" script wall hanging from

 JoAnna Gaines from her Magnolia Farms selection. 

 Perfect for a little fall decorating!

The winner will be announced Sunday October 9th!