Ok- so I realize I'm a few days behind in that announcement, but it still bears saying. October is my absolute favorite month! And here's a few reasons why...
- The leaves begin to change to bright, invigorating colors.
- The weather is cool enough to wear hooded sweatshirts with no coat... and since one of my favorite outfits is jeans and a hooded sweatshirt- then, well, it's just awesome.
- Sweetest Day is in October. This is a real holiday, and I celebrate it, regardless of what others think. Click here for the history.
- It is appropriate to start using pumpkin in the menu on a regular basis.
- Starbuck's brings back the Gingerbread Latte- who doesn't love that?!
- I don't have to worry about my pale skin not being the sought-after bronze color so popular during the summer months. (Let's be honest, it's never the sought-after bronze color. I pretty much just put up with shorts weather, while waiting for fall when I can put pants on again.)
- My birthday is in October. (30 this year! Agh!)
- October begins the hayride and corn maze season.
- Big yellow harvest moons.
- I can begin listening to Christmas music occasionally while my husband is out of the house. Bring it on, Nat King Cole!
- Time to get out the cozy fall decorations.
- Great cool weather for camping, and camp fires.
- Time to start using the fireplace.
- I can start cooking all my favorite fall recipes, like stews, and soup, and pecan and pumpkin pie.
Well, that's not exhaustive, but then I want you to come back and read other posts in the future, instead of being convinced I'm a total whacko. Erin, I'm sure you could add a few there too.
Oh, and one more... it's even closer to my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. (can you tell I like to cook and eat?!)
3 comments:
It's my favorite time of year! It's simply the best! The weather cools off, the nights get perfect for campfires and sleeping. The yardwork is almost over and the snow is about to fly. What could be better?
Joy,
What a great list. I can hear your voice in it. We miss you guys! Would you like us to send the 40 degree temps down your way?
Love, Emily
Howdy! I got here from Luke's blog... and I'm with you on every point except Sweetest Day (I've heard of it, but I don't celebrate it) and camping (unless there's a cabin involved, count me out :). I turn 38 on the 26th; have pale skin; love pumpkin, stews, chilly weather; and firmly believe it's never too early for Christmas music. I'd also add that October holds my favorite holiday (Halloween), and it also marks the start of hockey season. Yay, fall!
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