Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love a cool break from the summer heat before the winter blahs set in. It’s the season for football (yep, I like watching football), creative Halloween costumes, Handy Hubby and mine’s anniversary, caramel apples and my birthday. My lil’est guy (Everett) and I have been enjoying brisk morning walks in the woods while big brother is at school.
Everett insists on bringing along a stuffed friend wherever we go. And the woods are no different. Puppy got a ride in the stroller today.
I took time to look up at the trees against a seriously perfect blue sky. Doesn’t it look like paint?
The leaf show isn’t as spectacular this year. No significant rain in the last month has caused the leaves to drop dead before they turn. Still, I’m a little dark and enjoy the idea of sloughing off unnecessary baggage in preparation for a few gloomy months. (Makes me want to rent a Uhaul and empty out our basement.) And I’m fond of these Monkey Brains.
They’re almost neon green. Disgusting and pretty at the same time. Next time, I’m bringing a bag with me to collect ’em for a fall-inspired vignette. That is, if Everett doesn’t throw all of them into the creek first.
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