The Stuff that Fall Brings

You Belong in Fall

Intelligent, introspective, and quite expressive at times... You appreciate the changes in color, climate, and mood that fall brings Whether you're carving wacky pumpkins or taking long drives, autumn is a favorite time of year for you

What Season Are You?

I love fall - I think I wrote that in another post. There are so many things I look forward to in the fall. I love the changing of the leaves. Here in the mountains when the leaves are at thier peak, it looks like a beautiful quilt. The air is crisp and clear and even smells cleaner. I love to sleep with the windows open during the fall. Talk about a good sleep!
Fall also brings a new season of my favorite shows. I don't have many - but I look forward to the new episodes. Survivor is my all time favorite. I started watching it from the very first season (I was pregnant with my son). I haven't missed an episode yet. Yep, I've watched every episode in every season. I am always amazed at what people will do for money. I also watch CSI (the original one), Cold Case and Law and Order:SVU. Notice that all these shows come on after Jacob's bed time. I watch these shows during my down time.
But most of all, fall brings me the sense of being closer to God. The brilliant colors, the sweet fresh air and all that goes along with it, I just feel the presence of God to be stronger during this time. Sometimes during my morning walk I feel as if there is no one else around - just me and God. What a comforting feeling.

This fall we have a very special event to look forward to. My daughter Amanda(actually my step-daughter but my real daughter in my heart) is getting married on October 20th. It is an exciting time. I know that she will be happy because she has made a good choice for her husband. Andy is a sweet and loving young man. They make a darling couple. I am happy for both of them.
In thier pre-marital counseling session the other night, they were discussing thier choice of vows. The pastor was going over the traditional vows and mentioned that at a certain point in the ceremony she would ask "who gives this woman in marriage?" She said that her dad would then respond "her mother and I." But Amanda told the pastor that she felt as though there were more people involved in that part - she wanted to include me and her mother's fiance too. She said she has four parents, not two. Isn't that sweet? I was so touched. But, to keep the moment light, I told her we are not giving her away, we are bringing Andy into the family.
We are all so excited.

But, this is the nutshell version of why I love fall. What is your favorite season?

Have a blessed fall!!