So Here's The Thing...: I Love the Autumn Season!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

I Love the Autumn Season!

There is a lot to love about the fall...but today I loved this:

Nothing better than crisp air outside, leaves changing, and sun streaming through my front window. (Trust me...it streamed.)

6 comments:

Kathy said...: And even better...it streamed into your own home with your hubby!; October 6, 2009 at 5:01 PM
The Proctors said...: Sandy, I miss you! I love reading your blog because you come through loud and clear.; October 6, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Lynda/Mom said...: Fall beats spring except for what follows. The pictures are beautiful. Aunt Lynda; October 6, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Kelli said...: Oh I couldn't agree more with you. Fall is my favorite season. If only I could live in a place that it exists for more than 2 weeks between the hot and freezing.; October 7, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Hiking lover said...: Fall is my favorite season also.
Mats Lundkvist
http://budurl/3vgb; October 7, 2009 at 11:12 AM
MaryAnn said...: I do love the fall. Spring is still my favorite season, though. Maybe because I hate winter so much and am so happy to see it go.; October 7, 2009 at 12:05 PM

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