Domestic Geek

Thirteen Reasons I Look Forward to Fall

1. The leaves changing color. It doesn't happen often here in Metro Denver, but once in awhile we'll get a fall where the leaves will actually turn colors other than yellow and brown. I was in Missouri one fall and the leaves were absolutely gorgeous!
2. Walking in fallen leaves. I love the crunchy sound and the smell of dead leaves.
3. Cooler temperatures. I love snuggling in the blankets with Marcus when the air starts getting just a little chilly (I can't stand downright cold).
4. Kids are back in school. I can go to the park or a store during the day and not be surrounded by tons of kids. I can also get some peace and quiet in my house until about 3pm.
5. The smell of wood burning. Our neighbors have a wood-burning stove. Burning wood is my favorite smell in the whole world.
6. Sweaters. I don't like the pull-over kind, but I love snuggling up in a cardigan sweater.
7. The absence of bugs. Especially this year, I'm really looking forward to the mosquitos dying. Stupid bugs.
8. Hot Chocolate. I can only drink it when the weather is nippy. Yum!
9. Thanksgiving. I love making and eating pumpkin pie. I can only eat it around the holidays, though.
10. Daylight Savings ends. I hate the whole notion of screwing with our time, but at least we get that "extra hour" when we "fall back".
11. New Fall television shows. There are a few intriguing shows in the line-up this fall. I'm also getting itchy for some of my favorites to return.
12. Football. The only professional sport I've ever followed is Denver Broncos football. GO BRONCOS!!!
13. Our Anniversary. Even though Marcus and I aren't married, we celebrate our anniversary on October 28th. On that day in 1992, we offically decided to become a couple and it's the first time he said he loved me.

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