The First Day of Fall

                                                      Wondering Weekend #4

     Happy first day of fall! What an amazing season it is that has crept up on us. It feels as if it is still last fall! Some may hate this month because it is getting colder, the leaves are dying, and school has started. But I'm a "glass half full" kind of person. Why shouldn't we love fall?
     I must warn you that I am terribly prejudiced. I find it unbearable to live in a place without a true fall. True falls to me consist of green places that slowly and beautifully turn into a landscape that only God himself could have imagined. That is why I love the rolling hills and many trees of New England. Therefore all you southerners might have a hard time with this weekend's post. ;-)

     Anyways, why do I love this season that allergy sufferers dread so much? Many reasons! First, I love pumpkins. When I walk into Dunkin Doughnuts, I want a pumpkin muffin, no matter the time of year. Who doesn't? And roasted pumkin seeds covered in salt are delish! I'm not a big fan of Jack-O-Laterns, but I love driving down the street in October and seeing house after house with pumpkins on the poorches or on hay displays. They offset the beauty of the trees so well and just brighten my day!
     Another reason I love fall so much is because of those trees that the pumpkins go with. If you've ever stood on top of a mountain during fall, you cannot help but gasp. Even though every tree has leaves that change to the same color year after year, they are still something to wonder anew at. From the yellows, reds, oranges, and browns, God has made something so wonderfully designed that we named a whole season's worth of fashion after it.
     Lastly, I love the fun activities fall brings. From jumping in a pile of leaves, to hay rides, to bobbing for apples, there is never a shortage of things to do in fall. You can go collect leaves or make something beautiful out of them. And with the bugs going away, you can sit outside with a blanket and enjoy a warm fire. Also, sunsets are ten times more beautiful in the fall, and so much more mistic. Why would you not enjoy fall?
     Now, I may not sufffer allergies, hate school, or dislike the cold, but I think we can all love fall. Whether it's the leaves, pumpkins, or great things to do, you can always find something to "fall" in love with. Take this first day of fall, find something beautiful, and thank God for it.