Some of my trees and bushes are beginning to settle in for winter, while others are still happily blooming.
The bees seem especially fond of these!

And the yellow bells are still putting on quite a show.

With the weather finally cooling down a bit, it’s been lovely to sit on the back porch and watch the butterflies and bees enjoying the garden.
October has been an especially busy month, and I’ve been reminded how important it is to take a few moments to slow down, breathe, and simply enjoy what’s around me.