5 Favorites of Fall
Wow! Do I really have to limit it to 5? I SERIOUSLY love fall. It is one of my favorite seasons and this
fall has been especially beautiful. It’s
easy to think of things I love about fall, but it may be hard to limit it to just
5!
1. The Leaves – I mean, really, how can you not
start there? I really feel sorry for
those who don’t get to experience the colors of fall. We’ve been blessed on our foliage
appreciation pursuits and were able to take a drive through the Berkshires of
Massachusetts one year. We also toured
the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, AL a few years ago. I’m sure that it is an amazing sight at any
time, but as we walked through the Grotto with leaves falling and majestic
colors everywhere, it was extra special.
This year, we’ve been blessed to be on our own land. I’ve been amazed at how vibrant the colors
are up here. As a friend described the
other day when she drove out here, “It’s like being IN a postcard!”
2. The Weather – Now, I know for many fall means
rain and that’s true here, too. However,
you can’t really have the cooler weather come in without a bit of a
disturbance. We had an extremely hot and
miserable summer this year, so I am so very thankful for the drop in
temps. It has stayed extraordinarily
pleasant for quite some time, light jacket weather as my grandma used to
say. It is a blessed respite between the
sweltering heat of summer and the bone-chilling winter.
3. The Clothes – It’s no secret that I’m a
little… fluffy. Therefor tank tops,
shorts, and maxi skirts aren’t really my best friends. No, my body is much more suited for sweaters,
scarves, and hoodies. But it doesn’t
stop there! With fall, we also get boots
and tights and hats, oh my! Not to
mention my fair complexion works much better with the browns and reds and
oranges rather than pastels and neons.
Yes, the clothes of fall are definitely on my list.
4. The Holidays – Fall is like the calm before
the storm. Once the cool weather begins,
we know that it’s only a few short months before the holiday season sets
in. If you are deliberate and
intentional, you can enjoy this blessed peace and prepare for the coming
onslaught. Thanksgiving is one of my
favorite holidays ever. Probably because
it’s all about gratitude, family, and food.
I don’t have to stress about gifts and money; I can just sit back and
enjoy and be thankful. And with
Thanksgiving begins my favorite holiday trifecta: Thanksgiving, Christ the King Day, and
Advent. Last year, Advent was a huge hit
with our son and I look forward to celebrating this year, too.
5. The Food – This could probably top my list on
about any subject, but I especially love fall foods. Last summer we were in a CSA and I loved
getting all the fresh summer veggies. I
was almost distraught when fall came around.
What would I cook now? Since
eating seasonally is definitely a passion, I began to learn about fall foods
and I fell in love. Butternut squash,
acorn squash, stews, chili, etc. You
also have apple and pear everything, cider, hot chocolate, and pumpkin. I know that not everyone is on the bandwagon,
but I’m a pumpkin girl. We actually
stock up on canned pumpkin in the fall and eat it year round. I love pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins,
pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin coffee, well, you get my drift.
Bonus: Bonfires – Recently we went over to a
friend’s and roasted hot dogs and made s’mores and drank coffee. Does it get any better?
So, what about you? What are your fall faves? Grab a pumpkin spice latte, curl up in your
favorite hoodie and tell me all about it.
