Christmas Music and Corn Husk Dolls

It was Christmas time for one day this fall season for Acorn Hill residents. They participated in the Christmas open house at the Homestead House.

Sarah Daffodil had a table set up with her corn husk doll creations. She enjoyed the warm weather and the nice conversations. She also made a lot of sales.

Main House President Dad and Nathaniel Barn Loft played Christmas music on the porch. It was a big day for Dad since he didn't need to use a music stand.

Fall Breaks

After hours of continuing education and some hard work at the Main House, Acorn Hill citizens fished and swam with a background of fall colors.

It was Nathaniel Barn Loft's idea to take Mayor Asher Ply Wood and Autumn Fern to Misty. He was ready to help with the lines. Help wasn't needed, though, since the fish weren't biting. This didn't stop the thrill of the fall break.

Barn Loft took the mayor and Fern for a boat ride around the lake. The excitement didn't end here. All three citizens ended up swimming.

Twice this fall citizens thought it was summer.

Open House at the Homestead House

Residents of The Main House will be at the open house at the Homestead House. On November 1, you can catch Nathaniel Barn Loft and Main House President Dad playing their dulcimers on the porch of the Homestead House.
Sarah Daffodil will make and sell cornhusk dolls. She will be in the company of other artists.

Mayor's First Five Years

Can you imagine a pumpkin without its orange or a milkshake without ice cream? Residents of Acorn Hill could not imagine Acorn Hill without its mayor- Mayor Asher Ply Wood.

For five years Ply Wood has really gotten to know the citizens and the citizens have gotten to know him. "Mayor Ply Wood gives me a lot of joy," said Main House First Lady Mom, "and to think we almost didn't want a mayor."

Ply Wood was celebrated on his birthday on October 22. His cake was covered with blue icing and cars.

Nice Autumn Day

Plans recently changed from Mayor Asher Ply Wood and Autumn Fern celebrating their birthdays on the same day to each getting a separate celebration.

When we reminded Fern that her birthday was "today," she wanted to know where the cake was. This threw Acorn Hill citizens in a whirlwind of activity in preparation of the blessed day. Main House First Lady Mom was out of town most of the day. Sarah Daffodil made two chicken pot pies and two birthday cakes. Fern got a chocolate cake with blue frosting and pink poka-dots. Mom got a peanut butter cake. Although it was not Mom's birthday yet, Main House President Dad said that she could enjoy it through the season.

Fern received many nice gifts.

Tis the Season to be Muddy

So far this fall leaves and rain have steadily fallen. The ground has not had much of a chance to completely dry.

Although residents are thankful for and really enjoy the rain, it has cut down on the time they have gotten to spend outside. "They really like it outside. I've allowed them to go out despite the fact that the ground hasn't dried," said Main House First Lady Mom.

Mom has followed a trail of mud and dirt for weeks.

Residents Honor Dad

What could be better after a long drive home than a private concert and pumpkin spice cake?

Main House President Dad rested his weary self in the new amphitheater in Acorn Hill while residents sang and played instruments for him. Mayor Asher Ply Wood played his first solo on his his dulcimer. This was one of many highlights. Dad won the door prize, The Gospel Road DVD.

Dinner, a picture show, then pumpkin spice cake followed inside the Main House. The evening ended with everyone watching The Gospel Road.