BELLEVILLE

Decided to take a drive to Belleville this week as we've had nothing but cold weather and rain. Looking for blinds was a good excuse to get out of the house.

First stop was the farmers' market. I always enjoy strolling through the vendor's stalls admiring all the local produce and crafts one finds.

We plan to do some canning this fall and these beans will be delicious preserved for a winter meal.

Mary's dad grew flowers for a living and he would have admired these glads someone had at the market.

Today we have our first fire of the season. Mary ate too much wheat yesterday so she is enjoying a book and the warmth of the fire stretched out on the couch.

Hope you are staying warm.