I realized something in writing this post... I like Fall even better than I thought! I wrote a Winter Tribute a while back (HERE!) -- it's still my very favorite season, but Fall is growing on me! It was surprisingly hard to narrow this post down for a Top 10 list. Hence the collages. :) I consider the beginning of September to be "Fall," but the calendar says it's September 22nd. Either way, it's officially here now, so I thought I'd celebrate that! =)
10. FALL FOODS ~ It's the season for Frito Chili Pie, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Pumpkin Bread, Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chocolate Cinnamon Bread, Brach's Autumn Mix, etc. Yum!!
9. FOOTBALL SEASON ~ You may notice that I included no pictures of actual football. lol I could care less who's playing or who wins, but I really love the atmosphere at football games! It's a blast being able to use Dad's suite tickets at the OSU games with Laura... and I love the family get-togethers at Mom and Dad's to watch football games (where the girls look at scrapbooks, tell stories, and play cards)! ...except for my Mom - she's very serious about her love of football!! lol
8. BONFIRES AND HAYRIDES ~ Always great memories with fun friends! I want s'more! ;)
7. PUMPKIN CARVING CONTESTS ~ Good times at Dentist Neil's... who always wins his own competition. lol It's just fun to work together with friends, and always interesting to see the finished product!
6. SCARVES, HOODIES, & RED HAIR ~ I love, love, love wearing scarves and hoodies. And this always feels like the perfect time of year to amp up the red hair! :)
5. THE GRAND STATE FAIR OF OKLAHOMA ~ Worth a trip once a year, if only for the food and the people watching! Lots of funny State Fair memories with family and friends!!
4. PERFECT PARK WEATHER ~ The best time of year to eat outside, hang out outside, read, reflect, play (or in my case watch) games at the park, walk or jog with friends at Crescent Park, etc.
3. AUTUMN SIGHTS AND SCENTS ~ The trees are gorgeous - the brighter the red, the better! Walking through the fallen leaves is fantastic. And the fall smells are by far the best candles to use for any season. (My current favorites are "Cider Donut" and "Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin" from Bath & Body Works. Mmmm!)
2. FUN MEMORIES WITH FRIENDS ~ "I recall Central Park in Fall..." Every time I look at the NY pics, I get Danke Shoen stuck in my head. lol Lots of great memories of fun vacations, road trips, and celebrating Fall birthdays!!
1. THE EMPHASIS ON GRATITUDE!! ~ I really love the season of Thanksgiving - it's refreshing and uplifting to spend the month of November specifically dwelling on and writing down everything you're thankful for - yay, God! =)
*BONUS: COSTUME PARTIES & HALLOWEEN CANDY!! :)
*DOUBLE BONUS: LATE-OCTOBER = TIME TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS ~ According to the Muecke family, at least! ;-)
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