Why I love Fall

My friend Kat over at Heart 2 Heart did a post on the top 10 reasons she likes Fall and challenged us to come up with our own list.
I do like Fall, but often get caught up in my dread of the snow and cold that is coming and don't appreciate the season while it is here. So, this is a good one for me to do as it makes me appreciate the moment!

1. Fall in Grand Rapids means Artprize. This contest just got done, but our whole area gets into it and enjoys seeing all that wonderful art!

2. I love the smells of Fall - the smell of burning leaves, the scents of the Fall candles, the smell of the pine needles that collect around the trees.

3. Grand Haven is beautiful in the summer, but it has another type of beauty in the Fall. The pier which was filled with people during the hot summer is now empty and so much easier to wander around on.

4. I love wearing jeans and sweaters.

5. I love seeing the changes in the fields. Seeing them full of pumpkins and seeing the corn and hay get harvested is great!

6. I love Fall decor - pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, along with the golds oranges and browns of Fall are so homey and comfortable.

7. Fall mornings are so pretty. There is often some fog in the air, which adds such a soft glow to the sunshine.

8. Apples! It's great to have fresh apples again.

9. Cooler temperatures are wonderful. I know I will soon be complaining about being cold, but after the hot, humid summer, it's great to have some cool days.

10. And of course - the best thing about Fall is the color. I love seeing the leaves change colors, and enjoy driving and seeing some of the beautiful trees along the way.
God ordained that season will follow season, and isn't it wonderful that He gives each season it's own special joys and beauty?