The most obvious sign of fall (to me) are pumpkins. Big, beautiful pumpkins can take you from September through Halloween and then to Thanksgiving. Picking out pumpkins is a favorite fall activity of mine, and while I would LOVE to take Mason to pick out pumpkins this year, chances are I will not wait on him to arrive to participate. Even if he is here, he will be too young to go along. The first picture below is from my in-laws church where they host the annual pumpkin patch. I am so pumped up to go and in case you follow my blog from our hometown, the pumpkin patch at BCUMC is scheduled to begin on September 24 @ 9:00 am.
Another sign of Fall season that I LOVE are the leaves. Being an Appalachian State alumni, I was spoiled for 4 years of the fall folliage season. At the time, it was annoying when all the tourists, more specifically Floridians, would drive up the mountain and slow down the flow of traffic. Looking back, it was all for a great cause as you cannot deny the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains covered in those beautiful autumn colors. Driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway during this special time was beyond magical.
Fall also brings about apple season. With Charlie being from Lincolnton, and me from a small town close to Lincolnton, its a yearly tradition to participate in the Lincoln County Apple Festival. There are tons of local vendors, local high school booths, the most amazing apple fritters, fried apple pies, and just socializing with those you don't have the opportunity to see everyday.
Speaking of apples, I have ALWAYS wanted to go apple picking. As in, Charlie and I drive to the mountains to an apple orchard and pick some apples. How much fattening foods could I make with all those apples?
I also LOVE the Fall season because I LOVE to decorate my porch with MUMS! They come in several different sizes and many fun, amazing Fall colors. I cannot wait to go and purchase some for my outdoor decor. I like to find random people set up on the side of the road selling mums becuase they have the best prices and best mum color selection.
Another reason to love Fall is because I was a November bride. Yes, our anniversary is November 10, 2007...WOW 4 years married. That will be its own separate blog post, but its just another reason to add to my reasons to love Fall.
If you know me, you know that I LOVE food. Who doesn't? Seriously, while eating breakfast, I am already planning supper. The Fall season brings about my most favorite tastes. For example, when I know my beloved Starbucks has released their pumpkin spice latte or their pumpkin muffins, I get a warm, fuzzy feeling on the inside. True story. This year, Dunkin Donuts also has released a caramel apple donut. So far I am about halfway through my first jar of apple butter and have some pumpkin butter lined up to consume in the very near future. Just the thought of sitting on my mom's front porch on a crisp morning, cup of coffee in hand, and some sort of fall-inspired food really gets me excited.
Fall smells (deep inhale, now exhale, ahhhh), from the smell of the first few crisp mornings, to the foods cooking/baking to the scents that I burn in my home; gosh it just does not get any better. Here are some of my favorite Fall scents: 1)Tyler Candles: Homecoming, Mulled Cidar, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake 2) Yankee Candle: Pumpkin Buttercream 3)Scentsy: Baked Apple Pie.
On to another Fall love: decor. I have already told you that I LOVE pumpkins, leaves, mums, but I also have been known to get crafty. Here is my latest project: the deco mesh wreath. This was my first experience making this type of wreath and I absolutely love how it turned out. Lastly, no porch is complete without the seasonal welcome mat.
Fall also brings about football. Whether its watching our USC Gamecocks play, taking a trip up the mountain to watch my beloved Appstate Mountaineers play, or taking a Sunday afternoon watching those Carolina Panthers play from Bank of America Stadium or from our couch in sweats and our jerseys; football season is simply amazeballs.
Another reason to love Fall is because I was a November bride. Yes, our anniversary is November 10, 2007...WOW 4 years married. That will be its own separate blog post, but its just another reason to add to my reasons to love Fall.
I love fall too! The pic of food here make me drool! TO bad I don't have a starbuck near me... or maybe that's a good thing!
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