Growing up in LA, summer was by FAR my favorite season. This didn't really change when I went to college in Utah and discovered that I really didn't like to be cold. :-) Everyone always talked about how much they loved Fall and while I never disliked Fall, I didn't really get all the hype. Well, reality hit for me when I stopped living in CA every summer. What do ya know - as it turns out, California is basically the only place where it's nice to be in the summer. Ha! No but really. Summer = death everywhere else. Go ahead, tell me I'm dramatic. Then come visit me in July and go for a walk around the block.... or try to entertain two kids under two all day every day when it's 115 degrees outside. You'll be a drama queen too. It's very sad, and has turned me bitter towards my previously favorite season. BUT, I have learned to embrace Fall and really really enjoy all the Fall festivities. And I agree with the masses - they are fun! Seriously... October rolls around and I'm just giddy to be able to go outside again and get my kids to a pumpkin patch. While "sweater weather" really only exists here for a month or so in the winter, (and my winter jackets are totally pointless now) I quite enjoy wearing shorts in October (and probably November) and I have once again remembered that hey, I LIKE living here for half the year! ;-)
Anyway, Fall has been fun and exciting around these parts..... here are some things we've been enjoying:
Going to the park at least every other day.
Festive clothes and festive pictures!
Visits from family! My kids adore their grandparents.
"helping" my dad work
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nd my parents coming to town and offering to babysit meant me and Michael got to finally use a gift certificate to a steakhouse he got at work. I love date nights! I also love steak!
Kids in costumes.
The pumpkin patch seems to be a "must" for young moms these days... ;-) .... I'm not complaining - it was a blast!
Arizona State Fair. SO overpriced but oh so fun. And let's face it, I'll pay good money for a good funnel cake. Apparently I'll also pay good money for a giant corn dog.
Arizona sunsets aren't too bad either. We love to go to the park by the new temple and feed the ducks and enjoy sights like this:
Looking forward to all the holidays! Woohoo!
