Relaxing in the fall air

We just reached our halfway point of our fall vacation, and it is going too quick!

As we drove north from Texas, we could see the signs of fall all around us. The temperatures were steadily getting cooler, the leaves were getting hues of oranges and yellows, and somehow, the air even smelled like fall.

I used to think that winter was my favorite season, and in fact, it really was when I was younger. The canceled school due to blizzards, slipping on the ice, putting out straw for the cattle to bed down on, these were all things that I loved! Well, I still love those things, however, it now seems that fall (or is it Fall?! I am horrible with punctuation) is getting a bigger spot in my heart.

When Cat and I are in Indiana, we stay at my parents house in their furnished basement. It really is like an apartment. We have a kitchen, laundry, bathroom, bedroom, living room, etc., you get the picture. Anyhoo, I was walking up the stairs to the "main" level of the house and when I opened the door, it hit me! All of the windows were opened, letting a fresh cool breeze sweep through the house. My mom had scented candle warmers, filled with fall-ish scents, that mixed with the crisp cool air to create a heavenly aroma. Cinnamon rolls were rising on top of the stove for breakfast. The dappled sunlight was filtering through the turning leaves creating a warm glow.

Does it get better than that? I wish that I could relive that moment over and over again. It was magical!

Then again, last night, I was taking the pups out to do their duties. The sun had set, and the night air was calm. As I walked by the pool, like I had done so many times before, I noticed the full moon reflecting in the crystal clear water. With fallen leaves floating on the water, I just stared at the reflection of the moon. I was tempted to just jump in, but I chickened out!

Another sure sign of fall in Indiana is when farmers start harvesting their fields. It's also a sign that school is starting, but luckily, I don't have to worry about that anymore!

I know that fall is starting to make its way south, and hopefully by the time we get back, it will have reached Texas, but until then we are going to soak up every bit that we can!