My favorite time of year...

Fall is in the air. The smell of everything pumpkin. The brisk, cold mornings. Pumpkin muffins. Fall/Winter clothing is coming out of hididng. Pumpkin lattes. Heavier blankets for the beds. Pumpkin patches. Charlie Brown. Pumpkin bread. Soon the leaves will begin to change colors. Pumpkin seeds. Football. Can you tell I LOVE pumpkin, hehehe! I do love this time of year. I know that everything seems to be dying but it's almost like God is saying even that can be beautiful. This is my favorite time of the year to go to the mountains. It looks like God took a paintbrush to show us evey hue of red, orange, yellow, and brown. I find it very peaceful and calming. I love the cool mornings, especially with a coffee in my hand. I love cuddles even more during this season. Snuggling under a warm blanket while the fire is roaring. We have even raosted marshmallows in the fireplace ~ who ever said it was for outside only? Hot chocolate, coffee, and warm teas fill our home as well. Pumpkin patches with the kids is always fun. To see their eyes fill with delight when they find the biggest one in the field. They love carving the pumpkin (we make silly faces) and roast the seeds for a treat later. This time of years also brings a time of reflection and thankfulness for the year. Where we began and where God has brought us to now. We can see His blessings throughout the entire year. I love it as November comes rolling around and we start off a list of all the things that we are thankful for. For me it has been a personal challenge to make a list for the year. Some months I was actually able to write down more than other months but it opened my eyes to the little things that God has done all year. I feel like it is easy to see and be thankful for the big things, but what about the everyday little things. ~Food for thought. I am excited about this whole new year approaching us and can't wait to share it here...