a world with autumn

As the saying goes...
"I'm so thankful to live in a world with Octobers."

(I believe that originated from Anne of Green Gables.)

In general, I'm just thankful for Fall.

Although summer will always have a place in my heart (hello, I'm a teacher), Fall is hands-down my favorite time of year.

The crisp weather, vivid colors, pumpkin everything, and cozy outfits.  What's not to love?!

On a personal note, Fall will always be the season that we celebrate our anniversary.  It's the season I earned my first big girl job.  The season of getting together with family and friends. 

Here's what we've been up to, so far, this Fall...

--enjoying the fog-filled, puffy-clouded sunrises and sunsets

--shooting some doves... then grilling them up with some cream cheese and jalapeno.  a winner in my book!

--bonfires.  enough said.

--bachelorette parties/old friend reunions.  good for the soul.

--celebrating our first year of marriage... just the two of us and a nice dinner at home.

--admiring our beautiful wedding cake yet again.

--a new fall 'do.  shorter, darker, and much faster fix time... and less ponytails through the day while i'm teaching.  this was well overdue.

--decorating until my heart's content.  this is a snapshot of the fall scene outside my classroom door.  the kids absolutely love it.  i'm hoping to put up a tour of the fall decor in our home very, very soon.

--Fall Break :)
homemade caramel apples for my dad's successful cardiac stress test, deer hunting with the Hubs, the marriage of our best friends, and getting rid of debt!
(love that snapshot of the two of us in the recessional line.)

--and, of course, the holiday preparation will begin very soon.  i couldn't help but get excited when i saw this in my email. 

fortunately, i have resisted the urge to put on the Christmas music so far this year.  that's something i haven't succeeded at in the past.  but don't hold your breath because i have a feeling it will be up and running before October is gone.

I made a Fall Bucket List at the end of August and have done very well at crossing items off the list.  What's your favorite part of Fall?!?

Hubs and I have had a relaxed weekend... no plans so we've just made our own along the way.  This past week kicked my tail as I had training on a new software program, parent teacher conferences, two observations, and the completion of my first KTIP cycle all in the same week.  Praise Jesus that is all over!  This week looks to be much more laid-back which suits me just fine.  I love being able to just focus on my teaching and my students rather than all the meetings that sometimes come along with my profession.

The rest of our Sunday afternoon will be filled with the usual items before another week begins... laundry, ironing, and lunch making.  However, the weather is fabulous and I get to do it all with the windows open.  I don't see a need to complain too much ;)