I decided that I've had a pretty rough fall thus far. How about you? Well, just in case you have, I have decided to be optimistic about the rest of this wonderful season. It's going to finish out just great! You want to know why? Because, here are a few reasons to just love fall, no matter what is going on in your life...
1) The leaves are gorgeous! I'm sure my husband would agree for about point two seconds, until he looked at our yard. Those green, yellow, orange, and red leaves are gorgeous...and then they fall...into large piles that you can jump into! See that positive spin? :) It just so happens that Lucy loves them too. She loves running through them, jumping, and throwing them in the air. It will certainly make for some great photos, especially since it's actually been nice enough to go outside.
2) Football. I love it. I was raised that way. I have mentioned before that I don't even need to be watching it. There is just something comforting about hearing those "bump, bump, bump, bump, bahhhh"'s of Sunday Night Football. I love the sound of College Game Day. I hate to admit it; but, even Kirk Herbstreit and Lou Holtz are like annoying, lispy music to my ears. Haha...did I push it a bit far that time?
My favorite kind of football? High school of course. The popcorn, the band, the cheering, the freezing, and the irritating opposing fans just wrap up into one fun experience. This year, we were able to watch my cousin play. You remember him, right? I mentioned him as a wrestler last year. He is the only boy cousin on my Dad's side -
I'm very close to him and his sister. :) So, we tried to make it to any and every game possible (except for the few we missed when Lucy was sick. Insert sad face here.). Lucy even went to a couple and sat still! :) She had her custom shirt too.
The back says, "Rex's #1 Fan".
3) Halloween! Who doesn't love Halloween? I like to decorate the house completely. Right now our banisters are covered in creepy cloth, spider webs, and purple lights. They set the perfect tone for a scary movie. With Lucy getting older, it has only become more fun. I love to dress her up and I can't wait to take her trick-or-treating!
4) Cookies and Candy! This time of year is when everyone starts stocking up with baked goods and candy. Diet? Ehhh...I'll wait until New Year's. It's so hard to lose weight over the holidays. Sound about right? Well, we take advantage of all the candy on sale. We also take advantage of the baking items being on sale. We indulged ourselves in some Halloween chocolate chip cookies the other night. The best part? Turning on the oven and heating up the house is a good thing!
5) Family gatherings and the fair! Our county fair is something I look forward to every time September rolls around. This year wasn't any different. Lucy had a blast. She would have had even more fun, had she felt better (little did I know...).
And, there are those carbs I was talking about!
6) Sweaters and long sleeves! As a self-conscience, fluffy-gutted gal, who occasionally indulges in a funnel cake or two, I am partial to the cooler weather. Cover up those love handles? Don't mind if I do. I have noticed that post-Lucy my closet has a lot more sweaters and jackets in it. I have one of the cutest long-sleeved jacket thingies too, from Maurices. I just need to find the right shirt to go under it.
Anyone have any suggestions? The pink and green are so hard to match!
7) Along with my favoring toward sweaters, I like pea coats. Not only do I get to enjoy wearing them, I get to enjoy Lucy wearing them too.
8) Thanksgiving! I will admit; I have referred to Thanksgiving as the kick-off to Christmas. And, well, let's be honest, it kind of is. :) I love the food and the company; however, we all know that the conversation totally consists of, "What time are we getting together for Christmas?" "What do you want for Christmas?" "Are you taking vacation from work for Christmas?"
Don't get me wrong. I love it. The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is totally up my alley. I love shopping and love getting good deals. Not many women would argue with me. By the way: I have to send a shout-out to my Granny for her delicious, homemade rolls! I nab at least two every time she makes them and I would eat more if there were some left.
9) Boots! I feel like I'm getting a little carried away with the clothes items on this list. But, who doesn't love just throwing on their Uggs and heading out the door? It's so comfy and warm! Lucy got her very own boots this fall too.
10) Opening up the house! I love opening the windows to the house. It is just so refreshing. By now it's getting a little cold; however, we still see a few nice days here and there. I enjoy napping in the afternoon with the wind blowing the curtains and the sounds of leaves dragging across the driveway.
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