AUTUMN

Ah, Autumn…or Fall….whatever you want to call this beautiful season… I just LOVE it! It is most definitely my favorite season. There are so many reasons why I LOVE Autumn.

Spring comes in at a close 2nd but falls short because thats when the bees start to come out… Autumn is when the bees start to go away so this season wins!

Autumn is kind of a bittersweet season for me. Its the only season that makes me feel this way. Its SWEET because of all the wonderful things that happen during its run and it’s BITTER because of all the wonderful and warm things we’re loosing from the Summer not to mention the impending snow and ice season of Winter… my least favorite season. I try very hard not to think too much of Winter as Autumn approaches so it doesn’t hamper the sweet mood of Fall. 

The first thing I notice when Autumn approaches is the sweet relief from the hazy, hot and humid days of Summer. The air suddenly changes. It starts to become cooler and crisp and we get to bring our hoodies and sweaters out of hiding. We start to venture out more to enjoy the cooler breeze. The house is allowed once more to be aired out, replacing all the stale air conditioning air of Summer with the cool crispness of Fall’s sweet scent.

The pumpkins seem to appear almost out of thin air. They’re suddenly found hanging on our doors and walls. They’re gathered on our hearths, our porches and our steps. And then the flavor and scent of pumpkin spice seems to invade our coffee, cakes and pies. Breads, donuts, cookies and candles! It’s everywhere! Autumn is one tasty tasty season! Whats not to love?

And can we talk about the color for a moment? What was God thinking? He takes all my favorite colors and sprinkles them all over the trees and the ground! What amazing eye candy Autumn is! I love driving around looking for the perfect views to take pictures. The mountainsides display their Autumn colored rainbow across their ranges and all for our pleasure! God sure does love us!

October is my favorite month of the year for 3 reasons. First, its right smack dab in the middle of Autumn and before it gets too chilly out. Then, its my birthday month so whats not to love about that? And finally, the hight of the awesome and wondrous color of Fall happens mid October when my birthday hits so it’s like a personal present to me from God. Yep, October can never get here quick enough for me!

In my heart, the Autumn months go from September 1st through November with Winter starting December 1st. Remember, this is in my own little head. Each season has 3 solid months to shine. Why start a new season in the 3rd week of a month when the 1st will do? I know, I’m weird.

I enjoy decorating for Autumn. I keep all the decorations in a large orange tote that stays neatly tucked away the rest of the year. If I start early enough I can keep everything up the whole 3 months. Come November I’ll add a few turkeys and cornucopia to the mix to help represent Thanksgiving.

But I’m late with my Autumn decorations this year. This first half of September has been unusually warm and everything outside is still so green. Mind you, Im not complaining. I never want to rush Winter but I haven’t felt any Autumn VIBES yet so I’ve held off decorating for now. Come October it will look like an Autumn festival in here once more.

One special bonus that comes from these decorations is that I don’t really have to decorate for my birthday. I adore the colors of Fall and often use those colors in my birthday party plans.

Birthday party plans you say? Why yes! I love to celebrate birthdays because I think they’re very important. I’ve always felt very strongly about celebrating my birthday. Its MY day! All about Me! My DAY during my favorite MONTH that happens to be right in the middle of my favorite SEASON.. all for ME! Gee, I’m gettin excited!

I already have my birthday meal and cake all planned out. Everything will be home made by me and I can hardly wait to get started makin and bakin! There will be no counting Weight Watchers points on this day because I cant count that high!  LOL…

So, now you know. Now you know how I feel about Autumn and all the wonderful things She brings. I love sharing my thoughts on Autumn and I hope you enjoy reading about them. Most importantly, I hope you have yourself a very fun and special memory filled season!

Be Blessed,

Cheryl

**What are your thoughts on Autumn? How do you decorate for the season? Whats your favorite season and why? I’d love to know!