I am SO very ready for Fall to arrive this year. Unfortunately the fact that it begins this weekend is lost on Southern Louisiana. It doesn’t usually kick in around here until mid to late October and right now we are still dealing with temps in the low 90’s and the humidity from H.E. double hockey sticks. However, that does not typically stop us from putting up our Fall wreaths and other festive decor. Wishful thinking is strong in the Southern woman! Plus, the candy aisle at my grocery store is already stocked full for Halloween. Yes, it IS hard to resist that gigantic bag of Kit Kats. And mini Reese’s cups. And 100 Grands. (I could go on…)
I do adore Fall when it finally makes an appearance! I like to wear more fall-ish clothes and I love the crisp mornings. And the softer sun. And my clothes NOT sticking to me. That part is really nice.
So this time around Mindi, from Simply Stavish, and I want to hear about your favorite things of Fall for Old School Blogging!
Join us! Just copy and paste the questions below into your own post and tell us all about your Fall! Grab the button too!
1. What Fall traditions do you have?
We always go to the local “pumpkin patch”. The family loves to go be dragged there and pick out pumpkins, get snacks and play games.
My favorite shot from our trip to the “patch” last year.
It is also becoming a tradition to go to my MIL’s for Thanksgiving, which I love. It is a really nice time to be together with Tim’s side of the family.
K chatting with her Great Grandmother at the dinner table last year.
2. What is your favorite fall recipe? Something pumpkin. I do love pumpkin bars with cream cheese icing so I will go with this one that I published last year…
3. What is a favorite Fall photo (or photos) you’ve taken?
This is a hard one because you know, I take a FEW photos here and there. 😉
4. Football – love it or hate it (maybe it steals your hubby away)? I wouldn’t say I HATE it but I’m not a fan. Get it, “not a fan”? Like if it wasn’t on I would NOT care! And the fact that it now goes on from Thurs. – Mon. is pretty annoying.
5. What was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid? I’m not sure I had a favorite but I remember dressing as a hobo clown, probably when I was like 11 or so and I wore one of my Dad’s ties from the 70’s and his huge shoes and I looked really great. Man, I wish I had that pic!
6. Pumpkins or Ghosts or both? I gotta go with pumpkins. I especially like the ones made of natural materials, like grapevines or corn husks. I also like real ones. To carve and decorate with.
Here is a wreath I just made today! I had to after seeing some I admired on Pinterest…
7. What’s your favorite fall fashion item (boots? scarves? sweaters?, etc.) Boots! I love them! And this year there are so many cool styles. (this pic is from last year…)
8. Is “leaf pile jumping” your thing or not? Absolutely. Although we don’t really do it until probably November or December around here…
9. Is “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” a must-watch at your house? Oh yes! Although I get a little tired of poor Linus’ whining…
10. What are you going to be for Halloween this year (or your kids…)? There is talk of full-on Star Wars gear this year, including Ollie (the dog) going as an Ewok but I’m not sure that is going to pan out. Pretty sure K wants to be Elsa from Frozen so… we’ll see…
Halloween, 2009
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I adore fall it really is the best time of year. It’s already really cool here it’s like the weather got the message that summer is over.
Julia recently posted…8 Lessons I’ve Learned in 8 Years of Marriage
I’m so jealous!
Love your pictures, and that outfit is just awesome – looks great on you!
I am a lover of fall, but a hater of Halloween – but I forgive you for all those Halloween questions, because I also really love you 😀
Kerstin @ Auer Life recently posted…Old School Blogging – Fall Edition
That’s sooo weird: I was also a hobo clown when I was around 11! I will have to find a pic to share… Great pics. You definitely have me wishing fall was near in Houston. It’s not even close. Calendar schmalendar.
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Oh this is totally getting me in the mood for Fall! The air has turned cooler here and I’ve just been enjoying that and forgetting about getting on with the pumpkins and the recipes and all the rest that make me feel all happy and cozy 🙂
Tricia recently posted…My daughter loves princesses. And that’s ok with me.
The last picture totally cracked me up 🙂
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This post is so fallish, I love it. Makes me pine for crisp leaves and brisk mornings. Well we have had a few brisk mornings but it warmed up again and you won’t hear me complaining. I get the frustration with the humidity. May it end soon!
You know, I used to love watching football with the Husband, but even I think 4 days is too many! Love that picture of your daughter too. Thanks for hosting…I can’t wait to get my responses started!
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I love fall but I realized after reading this that I don’t really “do” fall. I think I just like the change of seasons most…
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Your children are beautiful! I am definitely going to try and make those pumpkin bars – they look delicious!!
Fall is my favorite time of year and now that we have a wee one, I can’t wait until she’s old enough to truly appreciate all the colors and smells of Fall, along with the crafts and decorations that follow!
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Found you through Tamara’s blog. What a fun link up! Love all your pictures, and the pumpkin bars look so good!
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I don’t like cool/cold weather, but I actually got excited to pull out my boots this morning. Maybe I’m being reformed?!
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Fall look prettier in your neck of the woods. We don’t get the reds and oranges, mostly just yellows. But they do look great against the green of the pine trees.
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Whoa really good job on the homemade wreath !! Happy fall !
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I heart everything fall! Sounds like I need to join in this OSB! Look at you rockin’ the boots and scarves! 🙂 Fall is such a fun time of year.
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