Summer fun has come to an end at last, which means it is time for the blossom of Autumn! Whether it be the excitement of cooler weather or the enjoyment of fall festivities, here are a few things that make me overjoyed that fall is quickly approaching!
1. The Weather Change
Summer heat, whether you suffer through dry heat or humidity, is finally over. Sweating season is over, and it's time to enjoy the cool breeze and the patter of soft spells of rain. The sun is bright, but doesn't beat down on your skin like it used to all summer long.
2. Vibrant Leaf Colors
Green turns to yellow, red, orange and brown. Trees in Autumn are simply magical. Forget the scientific reason as to why leaves change their colors during this time, just sit back and admire the pure beauty the fall colors look against the grayish-blue fall sky.
3. The Crisp Air
It's hard to describe the way the air seems to effect your senses. Your breathing is more clear, your eyesight seems to sharpen, and your sense of smell heightens. There's this distinct smell that shouts "FALL" when I breathe in the crisp-autumn air. It's definitely a drastic change to the thick air in summer.
4. Pumpkin Flavored Foods
Pumpkin is THE flavor of the season. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin scones, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, you name it. Pumpkin flavored foods or drinks always taste 10x better around this season. Add a pinch of cinnamon for a burst of autumn flavor.
5. Pumpkin Patches
When you were a kid, pumpkin patches were everything. It was the ultimate destination to find the perfect pumpkin your parents had to carve the night before halloween. Nothing's really changed now that we're grown-up. Of course we will go to a patch and pick that perfectly round, or perfectly long pumpkin and take it home. The only thing that has changed is carving designs ourselves.
6. Hay Rides
You can't experience the joys of autumn without going on a hay ride. Tractors trailing behind a wooden cart full of barrels of hay for pure joy of those visiting a pumpkin patch or a fall party. The smell of hay during this time makes me anticipate pumpkin picking.
7. Halloween
Kids seem to enjoy this holiday a lot, mainly for the candy, but who wouldn't? Decorating houses in creepy, haunted-house decorations, ready for kids to knock on the door yelling "Trick-Or-Treat!" Halloween is fun for all ages. Since we are older, passing out candy for the kids in our neighborhoods brings a sense of joy, seeing their eyes wide with excitement (but honestly probably because of a sugar high).
8. Sweater Weather
Coming back to the weather changing, sweater weather is finally present. Snuggling in a warm fleece sweater, or simply a hoodie brings such delight. Forget staying warm, comfort always comes first when picking out that perfect sweater and matching scarf.
9. Thanksgiving
Getting together with family that you haven't seen in weeks, months, years even is always an event to look forward to. Giving thanks for everything you have, makes you appreciative of the world you live in. Oh, and the food is always AMAZING.
10. Looking Forward To The End Of The Year
Fall season always gets me overjoyed for the end of the year, for many reasons. The weather continues to stay cold, snow will make an appearance,there will be a break from school, and Christmas peeks around the corner. What more can you ask for when it comes to this wonderful season we call Fall.
