Fall is....

This fall season is especially special for me. 

It is the first Fall that i've lived in northern california in many years. 

Fall in southern california is hard to see, as the weather stays the same blazing hot and palm trees do not change color. 

For that reason, being up here in my hometown reminds me of all that Fall is to me now, from the many memories sewn into my mind during my childhood. 

Fall is,

leaves bursting into rich hues

long days for farmers {of which I can now count myself a part of!}

a big pot of apple cider on the stove with cinnamon sticks

my mom's beautiful Fall wreaths on the door {and this year a "give thanks" banner made of burlap}

crisp mornings that turn into sunny afternoons 

golden rice swaying in the wind

pumkins, pumkins, pumkins!

back to school

scarecrow contests

mom humming away on her sewing machine making our halloween costumes

harvest parties where we thank God for the good rice crop that came in!

ordering hot beverages at coffee shops

heart to heart talks with friends while walking through the park in the gorgeous fall colors

jumping in piles of leaves

new beginnings

racking leaves! {much to our chagrin!}

football games

and thanksgiving...one of my most favorite holidays! 

I know everyone says this, but Fall is truly magical. 

It's like God paints autumn across the trees and grass and fields, 

and everything is dipped in a reddish vibrancy. 

It reminds me that every day is a new beginning of grace. 

Fall is grace. 

The ability to start afresh:)

how I love that! 

What does Fall mean to YOU? 

...and...

on Oct 15th we'll be doing another Photo-Shoot Link-Up. 

The theme this month is FALL, of course:) 

Spend some time snapping your favorite fall landscapes/themes! 

And if you want, share your favorite Fall memory from childhood! 

Happy Autumn! 

love Katie