I love fall. I love the colors and the clothes and the smells and the foods and the temperatures and the evening in front camp fire roasting marshmallows and reminiscing about where the year has gone.
Yesterday we had a glimpse of a fall day here.. as the temps soared to a tepid 57 degrees. Seeing as it is still early in the season, the sun did manage to supply some warmth, and we were able to go out and actually enjoy some of our favorite autumnal activities.
I heart baby boo's. It is definitely my favorite pumpkin.
I came home and made these... ham and swiss cheese sandwiches. Super easy and fun!
Then I decided to get all crazy and make the most frosting covered cupcake in the history of the world.*
*Actually validity of that statement questionable.
It was a beautiful day in spite of one slightly pumpkin obsessed mommy.
We even woke up to this.
It snowed here!!
I love winter. Really I do. I am the first person to excitedly stand in the door and marvel at the awe and wonder of the the first glistening sparkle filled snow fall and praise God that I live here and actually get to experience snow.
But usually, that happens AFTER AUTUMN.
Eh.
At least I have more of these.
That does it, no matter what else today brings: I AM GOING TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH. I need some gourds in my life!
Posted by: Heather | October 10, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Those picts were so cute. And that frosting pumpkin...man oh, man. I love frosting.
But the snow covered pumpkins say it all. It was suppose to snow here this morning, but it hasn't, (you must have got it all). So, we went to the pumpkin patch yesterday.
I'm with you. I love pumpkins!
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Sunshine Mama | October 10, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Holy Cupcake Batman!
I cannot believe you guys got snow. None here and I would like to keep it that way please!
Posted by: Heidi | October 10, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Your pictures are super cute! Looks like you guys had a great time at the pumpkin patch :) We have yet to do that - tomorrow is our scheduled visit! We'll see if that happens or not, pending entirely on the SNOW that we received! I love it as well - I'm totally a winter girl (fall is my favorite, though we seem to have missed it this year) .. though I do wonder at the fact that we have GREEN LEAVES covered in snow! Hmmm ...
Cute post! The pumpkin cupcakes look cute, though I must admit that I probably couldn't eat them - they're just too cute!
Posted by: Kami Rude | October 10, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Very cute cupcakes! Frosting lovers out there would adore them!(me included...)
The sandwiches are cute too....although they gave me a craving for apple turnovers before I read what they were...
Posted by: Sarah | October 10, 2009 at 10:17 AM
It is snowing here too. My Autumn Blaze Maple tree is bright red and cover with snow!
Fabulous pictures, Amanda!
Posted by: Kim @ A Fist Full Of Dandelions | October 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM
oh, i think i'd just die if i woke up to snow this early in the season. For all of my complaining about Ohio weather, I guess you have it worse. sorry!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 10, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Beautiful cupcake and scrumptious looking sandwiches. I have to tell you I made a {not rainbow} cake yesterday and whipped up my own frosting and it was bad enough to gag me. The icing was horrendous, so horrendous that the entire cake made it to the garbage. I am no Amanda. =(
Posted by: CFMama | October 10, 2009 at 10:46 AM
I hear ya girl. When snow comes to early I get depressed...It really needs to wait it's turn. That cupcake looks super yummy! i love pumpkin pictures & you did a fantastic job capturing some fun in the corn! CUTE!
Posted by: He & Me + 3 | October 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM
What a cute post. I love those little pumpkins, too. And your cupcakes are adorable. :) I'll have to make those for my kids.
Posted by: Michelle M. | October 10, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Great pictures!! I am so jealous of your cool weather!! It's 91 degrees here!!
Posted by: Casey | October 10, 2009 at 12:12 PM
That sandwich looks yummy. How did you make those?
You are right. Nothing else says fall like pumpkins. I can't believe you have snow already! Although, it is so beautiful, but somehow not right on pumpkins. LOL
Posted by: sheri | October 10, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Oooh, will you share your recipe for the sandwiches? I will so make them for my boys this afternoon!
I love the pictures of the kids! And the frosting cupcake!! WOW! I think you might be right about the most frosted cupcake in the world. Now I'm going to have research that! :) Those cupcakes might just kill my husband. (He's type 1 diabetic) Then again, I thought the rainbow cake might have killed him too!
Posted by: Michelle | October 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Those sandwiches are super easy...
1 package pie crusts (theres 2)
unroll and cut into 12 individual pumpkin shapes with cookie cutter
take a smaller round cookie cutter and cut out 24 pieces of ham and 24 pieces of cheese
lay 6 piece of pumpkin pie pieces onto prepared baking sheet
put 2 pieces ham and 2 pieces of cheese on each
have a slightly beaten egg... brush edges of sandwich (for glue) then add top piece of pumpkin
brush over entire sandwich with egg wash
bak at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown
Enjoy!!
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | October 10, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I am so going to make those... soon. Since I only have Easter and Christmas cookie cutters, I'll have to buy some new cookie cutters first!! :)
BTW, I checked out the Gueness book of world records for the most heavily frosted cupcakes, and the only thing I could find was the largest cupcake ever made. So, I wrote to them and asked if they had such a record. If not, you should enter yours! :)
Posted by: Michelle | October 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Noooo! I can't believe it snowed in MN!!! My mom wrote and said it might, but I thought, you know, with global warming and all, (tongue in cheek) that it was too early to snow. Out here it is warm and sunny, and the leaves have FINALLY started to turn color. Anyways, that first picture of your little girl caught my heart as soon as it popped up. She is so adorable! Thanks for sharing pictures of your adorable kids!
Posted by: Julie in WA | October 10, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Oh, why do you always have to make my mouth water with your delicious baked goods! What fun cupcakes!
Your pictures are darling! I can't believe you had such a beautiful sunny day and then woke up to snow! It's much too early for that! brrrrr! But I'm sure the kids were excited to see it on the ground! Stay warm and cozy!
Posted by: Carrie @ MartinManor | October 10, 2009 at 04:22 PM
I dont care what you say...YOU ARE THE MOST TALENTED PERSON I KNOW!!!! Seriously, your children and husband are so lucky to have you take care of them day after day. You truly are amazing Amanda in more ways than one. I wish i had the talent/patience you have.
Posted by: tammy | October 10, 2009 at 06:26 PM
I loved your post! I get pumpkin crazy also...so I may have a similar post coming up soon..lol. Well, maybe not..your stuff is just way too cute. I once made a pumpkin spice cake in two bundt pans...then put them together..obviously the flat sides..so now you have huge pumpkin shaped cake. Then decorate to finish it off. Great for Thanksgiving. I just go make one of those now! LOL.
Posted by: Richele | October 10, 2009 at 06:52 PM
i am writting about the rainbow cake
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Posted by: pam | October 10, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Hey I'd eat that cupcake, even though it's so cute! That toss up picture is so cute! I love all the pumpkiny pics I'm seeing around blogland lately! Wish we had an old fashioned pumpkin patch near here, will have to settle for one at the church! Hey & yes that snow is great around here the pumpkins rot because it's so darn hot!
Posted by: Erica | October 10, 2009 at 08:58 PM
WOW, girl you are talented! Your children and hubby are lucky to have you!
Posted by: slavik4@hotmail.com | October 10, 2009 at 09:05 PM
I would love to know how you made
that frosting - it looks like the kind
that the bakeries use and that I love.
Any chance you could let me in on how
you make it??
Posted by: Kate | October 10, 2009 at 09:13 PM
WOW that is a TON of frosting! Looks yummy, tho. :)
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet It Is | October 10, 2009 at 09:29 PM
Can you believe it snowed already!? UGH! That cupcakes is cute!
Posted by: Laura | October 10, 2009 at 09:34 PM
I. Do. Not. Like. Snow. Thankfully I live here in the place where we get *maybe* 3 inches a year. But I have to agree with you on fall. It is the best!
Posted by: Kristin | October 10, 2009 at 09:44 PM
OH My! Snow already! I am not really ready for that. I am still enjoying fall. I also love fall and would have to say that it is probably my favorite season.
The cupcakes and the sandwiches are super cute. I might try those this week for a ladies lunch I am preparing. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Amanda Sikes | October 10, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Yummy...Yummy...need to get those sammys in my tummy!
Posted by: BJ_Mama | October 11, 2009 at 01:10 AM
I couldn't help but gasp when I saw the frozen pumpkins. I am sorry. But I must agree those little bitty white pumpkins are the cutest! I hope you get fall this year!
Shoot I'm hoping I get fall this year! Its so hot down here!
Stay warm!!
Posted by: Christina | October 12, 2009 at 03:30 PM
If you ever look for a job outside the home...you should be a pastry chef!
Posted by: Tina Fisher | October 13, 2009 at 09:38 AM
thanks for sharing that sandwhich recipe! Ok, add the cupcakes to your cookie boutique and you will for sure be in business! Seriously, you've got something here.
Posted by: Jenay | October 13, 2009 at 09:58 AM