Monday, August 18, 2008

MAN - Do I LOVE the Fall!!

I do, I really really do love the fall. It's the best.  It is cool outside and Very colorful.  My World is full of hues that range from Orange to Yellow to Red.  I have been begging and begging Matt to let me put up my Halloween Village.  Not only did he reject my offer, but he put two great big boxes on top of my fall decorations so there is no way that I will be able to get to them on my own.  I can't lift HUGE boxes filled with who know what.  Man!! I just get so excited.  I can't wait for the straw bales to start adorning people's porches, and I can't wait to see piles and piles of raked leaves (not to mention the kids that will be running and jumping on them).  I can't wait until it is cool enough to sit out on the porch and sip some cocoa while snuggled up in a blanket. I can't wait to get my kids all "dolled" up and head up the canyon for our annual Fall Leaves Portraits.  I can't wait to see Jeremy and Bailee in their Halloween Costumes (yes, I have already bought them and they are going to be so CUTE).  Bailee is going to be Dorothy and Jeremy is going to be the Scarecrow!  I can't wait to go up to Gardner Village and see the many Witches that lurk about during the fall.  I can't wait to go see Odyssey Dance Theatre's Production of Thriller!!  I can't wait to sit out on my porch at 2 in the afternoon and not DIE from the heat!  I can't wait to smell the cool crisp air as we walk around the neighborhood.  I can't wait to wake up in the morning and turn on "From Cumorah's Hill" and reminisce of earlier times.  I can't wait to have a reason to wear slippers (ya know, because it's a little chilly in the morning and ya gotta keep your tootsies warm).  It's official.  I have FALL FEVER.  As soon as school starts, that's it for me.  I will get to those decorations out of the bat cave if it is the last thing I do.  I will rent a forklift if I have to.  So bring it on Fall, I am ready and waiting.  Anybody else as excited as I am?

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Totally. Yes, i won't get her fall decorations yet, but it will happen soon. Sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands. :) My favorite part about fall is the smell and the slight chill that is just enough to wear a light jacket when ever you're outside. it's the best! by far my favorite season of the year. As part of it, i want to pack the family and head up the canyon to roast marshmallows in the evening. it'll be great!

Here at home said...

Awwwwwwwwwwwweeee yeah! Are you trying to get me all excited about moving up there??? Cause' it's working. You've passed the fever on to me. Everything you and Matt said are exactly my favorite things, too. I loooove it. I'm dying. We don't get fall in St. George and that's been the worst thing ever. I will get up there just in time. Fall, here I come. YES!!!

Here at home said...

By the way, Abby. Do you wanna help me with a cute new template when I get there? I love your new look. It's all fallish.

Abby said...

I would LOVE to help you with your template. I can crank one out in about 30 minutes if you know what you want. I can look and find some stuff if you want. Let me know.

born2bhappy said...

I love fall also. I love to drive up the canyon and see the fall colors and feel the crisp air. The sky looks different and it is just the best. I build my porch just for those blanket times and visiting times when nature just invites you outside to enjoy.

Bonnie said...

Man we were just singing the praises of spring! I too love fall so very much. One thing I miss that you don't get anymore is the chimney smoke. I love the smell of wood and yes even coal burning as you are walking down the road with a chilly nose and cheeks!

I LOVE your new look too!

Bailey Family said...

Man I totally miss Fall. Here we go from Summer to Winter. Stephen has been begging for snow for the last 2 months. But I too love the colors and the crispness in the air.

Jenny Stoker said...

I love the fall too! I am getting tempted to go get my fall stuff out! I'm not even afraid of the scary crawl space anymore!! (KIND OF) Good idea I can sneak it out! Nice blog!!