Fall is my favorite season. I like it so much that I wish there more seasons for it to compete against. You know? Because by saying I like it more than three other seasons…well, that doesn’t seem to cover it. I love the weather, partly because it doesn’t make me sweat and partly because it allows me to wear sweatshirts and jeans. I love the colors – so bright and vibrant. And I love the memories that come with fall – going back to school (buying school supplies!), meeting my husband, several vacations we’ve taken in the past few years. (Oh, and chelley’s birthday, of course!)

Last year, though, I felt like I missed most of my favorite season. My doctor put me on bedrest on October 2, I went into the hospital on October 5, delivered Annalyn on October 8, came home on October 13 and spent the rest of my October days recovering on the couch until Annalyn came home a couple weeks later (minus my daily visits to the hospital). So, in the blink of an eye (or the birthing of a baby), I missed my favorite season.

That’s why I was so excited for today’s weather – sunny, clear and cool! Yay! It’s only August, but I just know my wonderful fall weather is around the corner!