Autumn: the perfect pause between the miseries of summer and winter

I love Fall! It's my favorite time of the year. It brings cooler weather, beautiful leaves, pumpkins, cider, football, chili, and more time with my family. But I have to say it. There's no Fall like the Midwest fall. Texas trees just don't bring the colors like up north does when the seasons change. I miss the farm I grew up on and raking up leaves, just to jump in them, and then rake them up into those huge garbage bags that look like giant pumpkins. We would put up little pumpkin poster decorations around the house in every window. Then we traveled to an apple tree farm to pick apples and buy cider with my Grandma. I feel like there's not enough time to experience the best season, especially outside. I'm still contemplating where we can take some good Fall family pictures, so if anyone has any ideas, do tell. I made some pumpkin chocolate chip cookies I found a recipe for online and I have to say, they were yummy! Now I'm on to the pumpkin bread, if I can just find the time. This weekend it's off to the pumpkin patch in Bracken with my girls. Every year I dress Aubrey in overalls and get her all dolled up for pictures. I can't wait! Oh, and there will be pumpkin carving for sure!