Welcoming Fall

A few posts ago I wrote about my desire to have summer stay a bit longer because of having to be indoors so much in the fall. After pondering this for a week or so, I have come to the conclusion that I really, truly do love fall for many reasons:

• Lazy days where the kids and I stay in our pajamas all day long


• Turning on our gas fireplace which fills our house with warmth and light on cold, rainy autumn days


• Lighting scented candles-pumpkin spice is my favorite right now


• Decorating the house for each holiday: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas


• Cuddling up in a warm blanket with a cup of tea and a good book or magazine


• Cozy sweaters and boots are back in fashion


• Family gatherings that bring everyone together for the holidays


• Teaching classes at work


• Saturday afternoon nap time for the whole family


• The beautiful colors outside: our grass is green again and the leaves on the trees are starting to turn yellow, red, and orange


• Visiting the pumpkin patch


• Watching movies during the kids' nap time on cold days


• Making yummy soups and crock pot meals for dinner

This is just a short list of some of my favorite things about autumn.

Now that the season has arrived, I am so glad it is here!