Around here, October is referred to as the month o’ love for a few reasons:
- Brian and I celebrate our anniversary on the 20th (year 22 for us this year!)
- What is there not to love about this season? Scarlet leaves twirling mid-air, Honey Crisp apples, soft fuzzy sweaters, and one of my personal favorites — no mosquitoes!
- And then there are the mountains — a place we travel to as often as possible, especially in October. I can’t put my finger on it, but in many ways those winding roads feel like home.
Yesterday, we woke up early and headed to Lake Lure, one of our favorite destinations. The leaves had not yet dressed for the new season (as you can see above) but it was beautiful nonetheless.
On the way home, we were surprised to find one of our favorite antique stores open. By the time we left, however, I’m pretty certain Brian had wished otherwise. I picked up a small vintage ceramic Christmas tree, a small handmade bench, and an early 1900’s picture in its original frame. I love scenic pictures and this one did not disappoint. Snow, church steeple in the distance, and a small boy on a farm scene. Who knows? It may inspire my first short story!
As much as we missed church yesterday, it was nice getting away, especially since I’d not seen Brian on Saturday. We’re heading up again this weekend for our anniversary and my big 5-0 (yikes!) and then I’ll be in the mountains with a few writing buddies on the last weekend in October, so I won’t be posting Sunday Snippets until November. (In the meantime, I do plan to listen to the podcasts of our services. Hope you’ll join me!)
What do you most love about this season?
Ohh, I'm sad for no snippets but glad you get to have some fun times away. What a gorgeous time in the mountains.
And you're turning 50 TOO??? Woohoo — it's awesome!! And like my dad says, it beats the alternative 🙂
(He's a Hokie engineer too, so you know that's some sage advice!)
I'm sad too but thankful for podcasts. 🙂
If you're 50, I'm definitely not dreading it!
Cathy,
I love the colors of fall, the cool mornings and sunny afternoons. I love how God paints the sunsets too!
Have fun this month.
Love, Hester 😉
I'm a fan of His artwork too, Hester. 🙂 Thanks for sharing…
Congratulations on your birthday AND your anniversary! And don't worry, the big 5-0 is nothing to dread. It was so long ago for me, I hardly remember it!
I'm already feeling better about the big 5-0, Vonda. 🙂 Thanks!!!
Praying for Theresa tomorrow…
I love the leaves changing color. It's always a treat, especially since I grew up in Southern California in the desert.
I love the cooler weather too.
Apple cider! Congratulations on such an exciting month!
Enjoying the brilliant colors and sipping on cider are two of my favorite things about autumn as well. Add a bonfire and we're set!