What I Wore … Apple Picking … and A Little Family Reflection

Fall has arrived here in Southern California
(at least on the calendar)

and

I am ever so grateful 

to once again do  our family tradition of

Apple Picking in Glen Oak!

I have written many times by now 

of our
family Labor Day tradition

HERE, HERE and HERE.
They have always been reflective posts
on the seasons of our family at the time.

This year I am beginning my post with what I chose to Wear.

Apple Picking with my family is  something I look forward to every year

and 

I know I enjoy it even more  

with an outfit I am excited to wear!

So I spent the week before

looking for some new  perfect fall pieces to wear

apple picking!

I  also knew I didn't want to spend more than $100 

to fluff up my  fall  apple picking outfit

so I must say I was absolutely tickled 

when I found three new pieces at Target

that made for some perfect fall  wardrobe fluffing!

I found a fabulous maxi fringed voile kimono

a faux furry vest 

and

a voile  sleeveless dress

all three for under $100!

I layered my new pieces 

with my dark wash skinny jeans

and
a new fall ensemble 

had begun!

My felted floppy hat matched the Boho vibe 

this outfit was channeling!

Which made for the perfect occasion 

to pull out my bold and chunky

charm bracelet!

One tip I always have for apple picking

some type of closed toe shoe
it's dusty in an orchard.

Preferably some type of boot variation.

I finished off my outfit

with a sued ankle boot.

Our apple picking weather ended up to be quite warm

so the voile dress and jeans

was perfect for picking

and 

for lunch afterward I just added the fringed kimono back on!

I can tell how much our family dynamics have settled

and 

what a good place we are all in

by the sheer fact that this  post started with a wardrobe  component.

With my children's teen years behind them

(with my youngest heading towards his 20th birthday next year)

they are all 

in the process of building lives of their own

all three with loves of their own.

Wedding preparations 

are going full force here 

for  next May's nuptials!

Ellis and Elliot

both are deep into their careers

and 

living their dream in downtown San Diego

in a fabulous new urban location

where they can walk to work

and 

appreciate all the vibrant energy the city has to offer!

College and work are in full force for Hunter

and

I couldn't be prouder of the relationship he and Megan have.

I am always so happy and grateful

when these  four join  Jeff and I 

for our annual 

Apple picking!

This year my heart is happy

as I embrace the coming chapters 

and
new seasons

in our family history.

Now I can finally see

an empty nest

is a transition into the next good to come.

My heart is full 

as I look forward to my children

celebrating 

the loves of their lives

and 

eventually starting families of their own.

The last few years 

have felt like seasons of change

that can come in  the midst of stormy weather

but

I  am finally to a vantage point

where I can see and welcome 

all the new seasons in  our family.

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life