My youngest son has developed a love of decaf coffee this fall. We have decided to stop our school work at 10 o'clock and enjoy a cup while watching a Bob Ross video, another of his obsessions. These little breaks are very special to me. He is 14 and growing up so fast. I am honored that he wants to spend this time together.
We have had warm enough weather to ride our bikes this fall, which is one of the best things I know. We get to ride around our neighborhood for half an hour, enjoying the fresh air as we go. The wind can be brisk, but we are bundled up and cozy.
Another fall favorite has been curling up on the sofa of the evening with a plush blanket while watching classic TV shows like Emergency. We are currently enjoying a made up game of Emergency Bingo, a game that my 16-year-old daughter invented after discovering a love for that show.
We have reawakened our love for baking. Who does not enjoy the smell of pumpkin pie spice wafting through the air? My daughter is an accomplished baker and we enjoy her efforts most of all in the fall when ice cream no longer seems as interesting.
It has been the fall of apples, so many apples. I set out to try as many new apples as possible this year. I have been blessed to live near a really nice orchard. I think we have tried more apple varieties than ever before. So far my favorites have been the Jonagold and Pink Ladies.
Fall is a time of preparing for winter, as I see it. Preparing our hearts for the cold to come. This certainly has been a fall to remember!
Such sweet memories you are making.
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