Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Fall Fun!!

I think this is precious - she set this all up herself. A tea party with her dollies!!! Too cute!
Last Spring, Will started karate. He took the summer off due to our busy schedule but he resumed in September and recently earned his yellow belt! It was very exciting!!
Apple picking!! One of my favorite fall things to do! Speaking of fall, I love fall. Not just "I really enjoy this season" but I may just be obsessed. Like other times of the year, I decorate my house for fall. But as I hauled up 6 boxes of fall decorations from the basement this year, I realize I may have an issue. I can't even walk into Michaels this time of year because I don't need any more fall things but I just can't resist. I love the colors so much - they are so relaxing to me. And the smells - cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, etc put me into a heavenly blissful state of mind. I love apples, pumpkins and scarecrows. If I could keep mums alive I would love them too. I love my fall dishes and the acorn shaped salt and pepper shaker. I know - I have a problem!! I love Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving (can you have too much turkey? I don't think so), I love celebrating Reformation and all things German. I still detest Halloween but I do like (not love) jackolanterns (pumpkin faces). I love nature walks - the fond memories of my family's growing up and the new memories my family now makes. I love taking the extra time to thank Jesus for all our many blessings and recognizing everything comes from Him!!Happy Fall!!

1 comment:

joel and cara said...

Hi Rachel! Speaking from first hand knowledge--your house IS adorable during the fall! :) Caleb asked me when I was going to make the house all "spooky" which I've never done. I told him I'd make it pumpkin-ish. He wants me to do it while he's sleeping, so it will feel like a halloweeny christmas or something. Ha! Hope to talk to you soon. Love, Cara