A/N: Something interesting happened. Updates may go on as usual since moving out is questionable. The reason is so odd I doubt you'd believe me. Oh well... this is the last update this year. We'll see if I still can next Sunday.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon.

Entry 148 day 21 Fall

The first day of Fall. It rained most of the day. I found out Celia likes wooden houses. I did my daily routine and then went fishing. I have to say, I'm good at fishing.

I was getting a little bored. So I arranged the fridge. Nathan had his head down. Marlin and him must have spoken again. Will they ever be able to get along?

Keko stopped giving milk completely. I have to rely on other methods to get money now.

Entry 149 day 22

The rain keeps doing that particular pattern again. Rain, stop, rain. It's not too bad though. I guess Keko is retired now. I wont have her or any other cows get pregnant. It's a shame I won't get another animal. And a shame my best source of money is gone before I caught up to 40,000 G. I have room for another animal in the barn. I even have room for another chicken. But It's too much work. I can only handle so much.

In other news... the apple and grape tree is giving me fruit. I gave Stan two apples as a snack. I'm not sure if giving him a rank B snack is the best. Maybe good fodder is better. Then again, the apples are free. That sounds selfish, but he either gets the questionable apples or nothing for a treat. I'll sadly, never sell milk again. But Keko and Kaga did a good job.

Entry 150 day 23

Van came and went inside the Inn. I knew exactly what would happen. I went inside and he told Tim and I about his new diet. Van said that he had failure after failure. But Romana told him about this new diet. He had to watch what he ate and exercise every day for 10 days. He stepped on the old scale he had all along. It said his weight went down a little bit. Then Van it was worth giving up all those ice-cream sundaes. Van laughed and there was a twinkle in his eye.

I'm surprised. This is a diet that would actually work. And he used a good scale. If he kept at it, he would lose more weight. Ironically, Van said he wanted to celebrate by asking Tim to make him a sundae. But then switched to saying he wanted a tray of them. I had a really, really, really strong urge to tell him he would gain weight again if he did that. But that would probably discourage him and make him not work on this diet more. So I just congratulated him. He was happy and went to tell Romana of his success. Well, at least he didn't eat the sundaes. I wish Van the best of luck. He can do it!

I saw Muffy at Vesta's. She said that this is the time of year to eat lots of good food. And she hopes she doesn't get fat. It was sunny most of the day. But it rained at night. I don't mind though. My grass is going to start dying soon. I wont worry. I have over 300 stacks of fodder. I don't think I'll ever have to worry about that again. I put up the cow milker in the tool shed. It'll never be used again. So It'll stay on the shelf.

Entry 151 day 24

Same old, same old. And It's getting hard to control the urge to milk a cow. In Nathan's diary, he writes that he wonders if he has the proverbial green thumb. That maybe he should try to plant something in secret. I'm glad his focus isn't on how busy I am now. It seems like I neglect him sometimes. But I have so many animals and crops to take care of. It's sometimes hard to get a few minutes with my family. I manage to get quality time though.

I gave my husband some fruit punch so he could have a snack he likes. Marlin sometimes watches me work in the field. It's nice to know he watches over me. Wow, that was another really corny moment. Anyway, the Harvest festival is tomorrow. I should be able to harvest the Yams I planted. How ironic.

Entry 152 day 25

The Harvest festival was good, but a bit repetitive if you know what I mean. Vesta yelled at Marlin to leave at one point. But it was still fun. I was only able to harvest that one tomato I had Tartan help make. I gave it to Nathan. That special tomato was harvested on the Harvest festival. I know, I'm a nice mom. It's halfway through Fall. Winter will be here soon. You know, sometimes Marlin says that we have a big house for just three people. I know that to be true. I guess we wont have any more extensions on the house.

Entry 153 day 26

There was a rainstorm. It was very dark and hard to tell where I was going. But I went out and tried to collect flowers to give to Vesta and Celia. I succeeded. And yes, you can call me crazy. But I had enough sense to not bring my horse in this weather. No matter how much I wanted to whistle for him to come and take me home.

I picked a few tomatoes. But the Yams weren't ready to be harvested. I've stopped cutting grass for fodder. The animals need the remaining grass outside, since most it has stopped growing. Now that I don't have to cut grass, I don't have to do so much work. Same goes with milking cows. These are blessings in disguise.

Entry 154 day 27

It rained for half the day. I picked a lot of the yams and all of the tomatoes. Then I went to visit Vesta. I was surprised when she said I was pretty good at growing crops, and that I could teach her a thing or two. I was absolutely shocked. That was a great complement from Vesta. She is like a master at growing crops.

Then, I went in her house to visit Celia. She had a guest in her room upstairs. Nami. Anyway, I waited until she was done talking with Nami and I greeted her. Celia said I was good at growing crops. And she said that she's still such an amateur. Then Celia told me she really respects me. Wow. She respects me? I felt honored. I still do. That put me in a really good mood. But that wasn't all.

Not too long later, I was leaving the chicken coop and saw Marlin. The rain had stopped and I went over to talk to him. He smiled and said that Vesta told him the other day, how I was a fast worker. Marlin said that he thinks so too. I'm being complemented left and right today. It was boosting my confidence.

I saw Takakura in the field and half expected him to say something nice like that. I was right. He also said that I'm good at raising crops. And maybe I should focus on that. I didn't realize everyone I know pays close attention to what I'm doing. I guess I picked a lot of heathy crops. This is great. First I became a good cook. Now, I do a good job at raising crops. I would have never gotten this good if it weren't for Nathan. His watering was important and very helpful. I should do something nice for him. He deserves some good credit too.

Entry 155 day 28

I think I made good money when Van came. But I spent it and more when I bought 80 potatoes from Vesta. I will sell half of the potatoes I grow in the future. Nathan didn't water the crops today. I'm not sure why. It's okay. I was able to do it since there wasn't a lot to water. As long as Nathan waters them tomorrow, we're good. Since I'll be busy washing the animals. I'm going to savor the milk we have. Because we can't get any more.

All the grass is dead. That's fine. The most amount of money I had was 46,510 G. I doubt I'll get to that point again this year. But I will get there one day. And even make it to 50,000. That's another goal.

Entry 156 day 29

Nathan did water the crops. But it rained not long after that. So it was a moot point. I was still able to get everything done though. I even saw the racoon that usually hangs around Vesta's farm. He was really close to Vesta's house. That racoon is cute.

Anyway, It stopped raining for a minute while I was picking flowers. I was about to whistle for my horse so I could go home and let the animals out. But before I could, it started snowing. I don't want Stan to be out in the snow. So I walked home. Nathan didn't seem excited like he used to about the snow. I guess I should have expected that. Tomorrow is the last day of Fall. I've got plenty of Potato seeds to plant and carrot seeds to pick.

Entry 157 day 30

I planted all of the potato seeds. I wished for rain as I was planting them. My wish came true! I'm tired from all that. But I feel good! All of out hard work is paying off. We're recognized as hard workers. All three of my chickens gave me a golden egg. That's a first. Three in a day. Nathan went to Vesta's a couple of times. That always makes me happy. It reminds me of when I took him there as a toddler. Ah, memories.... Speaking of memories, tomorrow is Marlin and I's engagement anniversary. I'm going to make him something nice.