Falling for Fall

Normally, I do not like fall. The falling leaves and bare trees make me sad. It makes me sad for the long summer days, warm weather, and flowers. However, this year, I do feel a bit different about the seasons change. I think my idea changed last year. I noticed then that I seemed to be more excited about the cooler weather and sweatshirts. This year, I can't wait to get pumpkins and decorate with fall colors. I am so ready; in fact, Ava already has her Halloween costume.

There is something about fall that makes me want to cook more. I love to break out the crock pot and make recipes that have a fall flavor to them. I even bought myself a new crock pot today. I guess I'm getting excited.

Fall also reminds me of spending time with our family. We get to travel to east Tennessee to see my husband's parents. They live on the lake and that is the perfect spot to see all of the changing colors. Although it is a little sad, that no one is out in the water playing.

So, it's almost football and chili time at the Graves house.

I guess it just might be the best Fall yet.