Autumn 2013

This pictures reminds me of the Big Piney River in Missouri  where I grew up.  I always loved setting on top of the bluff and over looking the river.  It was so peaceful and beautiful.  

Autumn is my favorite season. I love all the colors of the trees and the crisp air  I love the memories of raking huge piles of leaves as a child and then jumping in the pile with my sister and destroying it. I remember fondly gathering walnut and hulling them to eat during the winter.  

Walking through the woods was a favorite of mine. The autumn colors were always so breathtaking. What a gift nature gives to us. I enjoy the cooler nights and the warmer days. I especially love the fact that the bugs and snakes are gone for now, and I can enjoy my walk without a concern about either of those.

I love the memories of getting my children all dressed to go trick or treating and having them come home and count all of their candy.  

For me autumn is a time of reflection, and getting prepared for winter.  I love to see the squirrels gathering the acorns and storing them for winter.