Seizing the day, the autumn day.

None of us have to look very far to see the beauty of the season.  I feel pretty lucky that I have this view right outside my front door.

I picked these this morning.  The cool air makes them extra sweet.  I know the frost will be here later this week so I am trying to enjoy them as much as I can.

My geraniums are hanging in there. 

Alex and I had our traditional fall hike on the power line trail above our house.  We have done this for many years.  I think I am a pretty lucky mom that my 22 year old son still wants to do this with me.

This is looking across the trail to Willard Bay.

Friday evening Dave, Alex and I went on a bike ride along the Ogden River Parkway.

The confluence of the Ogden and Weber Rivers.

We were in a race against time to get back before dark.  We saw a couple of homeless guys setting up their sleeping bags and knew it was best to hurry back.  The mountain was glowing as we were finishing our ride.

I just couldn't stand it.  I had so much fun on our ride the night before that I made Dave go with me again on Saturday morning.  Alex had to work.  So Dave and I went 23 miles (round trip), winding our way through Ogden, West Haven and Riverdale.

The 21st street pond looked amazing with the reflection of the trees.

This is one of two places where the trail was washed away earlier this spring.  We had to take a detour both times.

One of my favorite parts of the ride, besides the river, is when the trail has a glow like this.  I backed up and made Dave take this picture of me riding through it.

Yep.  I am going to enjoy every minute of this amazing fall weather.   Seize the day!