The last few months of every year are my favorite- not summer like you would expect. Yes, during the summer you're out of school (sometimes... *cough cough* thanks college), but it's also the dreadful Louisiana summer. You walk outside for two seconds and you start sweating. It's almost too hot to breathe. It's definitely too hot to wear anything except running shorts and t-shirts. This time of the year just offers so much more than sweat and sunburns:
1. Football Season
I, myself, am not a fan of football, but I know just about everyone starts anticipating this time of the year as soon as the season ends again.
2. The Weather
In the mornings, it's around 68 degrees, which is a little cold at first compared to the above 100 degrees we were experiencing this summer (I turned the heater on in my car the first time the temperature decided to dip a little lower). It brings a nice, refreshing feel though, and gets you in the mood for what's happening in the next few months.
3. Decorations!
Decorations are everywhere now: Thanksgiving, Halloween,Christmas. There are wreaths, pumpkins, costumes, ornaments, Santa hats, turkeys, pie plates, mums and the list goes on and on. There's nothing better than going into to Target and staying for hours just to browse the decor they have this year. It's such a great way to end the day.
4. Seasonal Movies
All your favorite childhood (and adulthood) shows and movies finally return to TV. I know I look forward to Hocus Pocus, the Halloweentown series, The Grinch and Elf.
5. Food
You better just throw your diet out the window right now.You know you want that Halloween candy just as much as the kids. You know it won't matter when Thanksgiving and Christmas come around. You have to have a sample of everything and maybe even seconds. Just thinking about the ham, turkey, dressing and pies makes me happy.
6. The end of the semester is visible.
As of right now, there's only seven weeks of school left. We're on the home stretch, guys. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to that month long break.
7. Cute Clothes
Cute clothes for everyone! Flannels go for both men and women (and you know men look great in flannel). We can finally start wearing our scarves, booties and sweaters, and try out those outfits we saved on Pinterest.
8. Pumpkin Patches and Tree Farms
What great places to take cute pictures, and they smell great! Plus, I still like picking out my own pumpkin and tree. Out of my way, tiny children.
