"Autumn, the years last, loveliest smile," William Cullen Bryant.
As soon as September hit, summer was left in the dust – or better yet, the crinkled leaves of fall. It may still be summer by the calendar year, I'm ready to put away my swim suit, break out my sweaters and scarves, and focus my energy on scary movie marathons, pumpkin patches, and haunted houses.
I love summer and all it's glory of boat rides and tan lines, however, the smell of autumn is one that can not be denied. I love the chilly air at night, the smell of apple cider being heated up on the stove, and the look of scarves and boots.
As annoying as it may be to see pumpkin spice line every shelf and fill every cup, it's the best beginning to the last half of the year.
Halloween may still be far, but I have the perfect idea for my costume. The beginning of fall symbolizes back to school, but it also is the beginning of every inner Halloween buff to show their true colors in all of their fall spirit.
The colors are beautiful. Every tree lined road decorates itself for the season. As much as homeowners despise picking up the leaves, it adds a festive touch with their decorative pumpkins outlining the driveways.
It's a beautiful, happy time of the year. We can finally see that the end of something we thought was wonderful, gorgeous, and amazing can transform into something even more incredible.
I can't wait for the cuddles watching endless marathons of everything spooky while sipping hot cider with the one I love. I can't wait for pumpkin patch dates, parties, and cute outfits fall brings.
I love summer, the sun, and the sea, but the leaves and the scenery of a cool fall evening is calming and peaceful.
All hail the season of pumpkin spice!
