Fall!

It's here! The first day of Fall! Now that fall has officially begun, I can hardly contain myself. This is my favorite time of year in nearly every respect. I'm hoping that the change in seasons will brighten my mood and help me be happier.

I love fall leaves and fall color, as well as the flowers that thrive in the fall. I love pumpkins (and pumpkin muffins and pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread!). Doesn't the air just smell different in the fall? (And I'm not talking about the winery!) It's fun getting out of bed and thinking that I need socks, or toward evening, hunting in my closet for that first sweatshirt of the season. It's fun sitting on the couch drinking hot chocolate with a blanket to keep me warm (though that one would be MUCH better if I had someone to snuggle with!). One of the things I think is most beautiful is the fall sky, with clouds that drift across and catch both light and color. Making the first fire in our wood stove warms my heart as well as the house.

I hope this fall is filled with good things!