Fall in Tennessee

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I wake up on mornings like today and wonder, "how can anyone not believe in God?" I don't understand how you can look and see the sun shining and honestly believe there is no God!

Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year, I just wish it lasted longer. I know that people probably think I am crazy when I say that the sun looks different. In the first days of the changing of the season, the sun has a different hue and its beautiful. It doesn't even resemble a summer sun, its more toned down, less harsh. I know that others see the change in the color of the leaves,and feel it when the cooler breeze blows and although I see and feel those things too, I can see it in the sun. That's where it makes the most impact with me!

I love Tennessee. I don't know many people that love the state they live in more than me. I know that most people will say that isn't true, that they love their state too.... but probably not like I do. Nothing makes me love Tennessee like the first few days of fall and I honestly believe there is nothing in this world like autumn in Tennessee! Although, technically it is still summer and the first day of fall isn't til September 23rd I can see that its in its beginning stages and I could not be more excited.

Anyone who really knows me, knows that I am not a football fan. Everyone in my house loves it, me... not so much. This year though, I am gearing up for it. I don't know what it is. While we were at the beach I absolutely HAD to go find some orange polish for my toe nails, and luckily for me there was white accent polish so I decorated them with orange and white. I've always been a fan of orange, and though some may disagree I think it's a wonderful color. I am actually excited for football season this year, and am looking forward to watching the games with my family, since now I have a job that doesn't require me to work on weekends.

Photo courtesy of my wonderful Husband.

One of my favorite things about fall is... PUMPKINS. When Ron and I first got engaged we planned on a fall wedding, since it is my favorite season. My plan was to have my girls wear orange and brown dresses, and as gross as this sounds I saw a prototype and they were actually BEAUTIFUL! I wanted table settings with pumpkins, and a beautiful tiered cake with mini edible pumpkins on it. My husband to be, however wasn't very keen on this idea, especially the cake.... everyone else thought it was wonderful! Unfortunately, though we did not get married in October as originally planned, but in May. Although our day was just as beautiful and just as special!

I can't possibly believe that there is one person on the Earth that doesn't like fall, although I am sure there are some. There is such a romantic tone to autumn, when the leaves begin to change from greens to beautiful shades of red and orange, and the temperatures start to drop. Its an amazing feeling, and it proves the power of our Lord.

There is something to love about every season, they are all works of God but I believe he gave a little extra to autumn. He put a little magic in it to please our eyes and peak our senses! The rich colors, the cooler breezes, the amazing feeling that the next season will be a season of rest. Winter is definitely not my favorite season between the colds, and the dry cracked skin, the putting on three or four layers of clothes just to go check the mail, and the ice. The symbolism of winter though, is amazing. The blankets of snow for a season of rest, and the wait for the newness that Spring will bring, but in my eyes it all begins with FALL!! So as UNexcited as I am for winter to come, I say come on Fall, bless us all with your beauty!