The summer heat has finally let up, the leaves are beginning to change colors and fall to the ground, shorts and flip flops are being switched out for hoodies and Uggs. This can only mean one thing, bust out those garden rakes because fall is here!
What is it about this season that makes us love it so much? For many, it`s not just any season, it`s football season. A time when it`s perfectly acceptable to rant and rave at the TV or let yourself freeze out in the bleachers in your Snuggie. For those of us who enjoy a nice shopping spree, fall is the perfect excuse to buy a new wardrobe full of cardigans, scarves, and boots. For the little ones, this season means that Halloween is right around the corner and all the costume hunting and creepy décor filling up the front lawns has them so excited that they can hardly stand it. There is also something family oriented about autumn. There are tons of opportunities for families to come together, especially with Thanksgiving coming up soon. It seems like there is one holiday after another time of year. Having plenty of excuses to get with family is another great thing about fall.
It`s also the little things about this season that make it so perfect. For example, the weather is just right for bonfires and tailgate parties. The air actually feels fresh, and the scenery is beautiful. I recommend a road trip through Grafton; it`s probably one of the prettiest drives you will ever take in the fall.
Everybody has their own reasons for loving fall; these are just a few of mine. It`s a time that is effortless to enjoy. The weather is cool and lately the sun has been out all the time. Hopefully everyone has a chance to get out this season and enjoy.