I Lurve Autumn!

I know, it's only September 5th, BUT I love Autumn and for me it doesn't come on September 23rd this year. It comes Labor Day weekend!

A kind lady from church asked me one day when she could take my kids for me so I could have a break. Of course I accepted her offer, because I'm not crazy. And so she watched the kids for several hours on Thursday night for me. I just ran a bunch of errands that are not fun with kids. Grocery shopping was a biggy, but I also was able to enjoy a little time at Hobby Lobby. Walking through the isles of Autumn decor just brings so much happiness to me, I don't quite know why, but it does.

Howard and I love looking at model homes and how nicely they are decorated. Several months ago we were in one and I noticed that there was art work over the fridge. It looked so nice and it never crossed my mind to put something there. Ever since then I've been looking for just the right touch for the space over our fridge and I FINALLY found it on Thursday.

"As for me & my house, we will serve the Lord."

I know Autumn is coming soon to Oklahoma because the wind has been blowing in cooler temperatures. And by cooler I mean that it's only 85F and not 105F

Things I love about Autumn...

back to school

sweaters and pants

NOT sweating

sound of leaves rustling

breathtaking fall foliage

(I know I'm not in the right part of the country, but I at least have 4 season now compared to Okinawa)

planning Halloween costumes

Thanksgiving dinner

(my favorite holiday)

Howard returns home

(this will be his third time returning in the autumn)

a crisp cool breeze

sleeping with the windows open

the sun rising and setting at a reasonable hour

pumpkin anything

(carving, roasted seeds, candles, ghetto trifle, roll, pie, pancakes, potpourri, etc.)