Thursday, September 17, 2009

Fall-la-la-la-la

The temps here in Minneapolis have been sort of summer-like, but Starbucks started serving their Pumpkin Spice Latte last week, so fall must be on its way! Some of the leaves of the trees in my neighborhood are starting to change from green to yellow to orange. I love that I live in apart of the country that is so beautiful during the fall!

Here are some of my favorite things about Fall:
  • The drive along my tree-lined road is absolutely stunning. It makes my morning commute so much better and makes me think to myself, "I am so lucky to live in this area!"
  • Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. Mmmm.
  • Fantastic running weather.
  • Crockpot meals make their way into my Sunday dinner rotation.
  • Sleeping with the windows open on a cool, crisp fall night.
  • Honey Crisp Apples are in season - they were developed right here in Minnesota! Can you buy them where you live? If so, check them out - they are delish!
  • Wearing a hooded sweatshirt while running weekend errands.
  • Thanksgiving - one of my favorite holidays - is just around the corner!

What does you love most about fall?

17 comments:

  1. There are so many things I love about Fall. I love the colours, the light, the temperatures (usually), wearing my fall coat, wearing thicker cardigans, eating apples when it's crisp outside.

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  2. I am officially in love with this post. Fall is my favorite favorite favorite season! The leaves aren't changing here yet but I can't wait for it!

    Oh my gosh Honeycrisp apples are to die for. We are going apple picking Sunday morning to get some - I can't wait to make some pies with them! (Um, and how cool is it that they were developed where you live? Totes jealous!)

    So many things I love about fall: sweaters, changing leaves, crisp air, jackets, boots, apple cider, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, I love it all!

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  3. Oh, Lisa, you make me very very jealous. Fall was my favorite season too!! I loved running in the crisp air, or waking up to the first *freeze* of the season, apple cider at Thanksgiving, Mom's apple crisp, and wearing sweaters! The list could go on and on and on!

    It is still in the upper 90's here. Maybe I can turn down our air conditioner and make it really cold in the house and put on a long sleeve, and brew some tea and pretend I'm cold!

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  4. taking a nap during sunday football games!!!! that's my fav!

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  5. I think you pretty much hit them all! I LOVE fall...and I just had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season the other day and I was SO excited! I love them so much b/c they're not only delicious but like you said, they are a sign that fall is here! I love the cool nights, the beautiful colors, cozy sweatshirts (with no BIG jackets yet!) I also LOVE that football season is here. I love spending Sundays watching football with Wade! :)

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  6. I love fall too!!! And your list of things made me super excited that fall is on the way :)

    You know what I love about winter? That when I go do groceries, I can literally go in my PJs and NOONE can tell :D hahaha!

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  7. I love the fall, too! I've lived in several areas of the U.S. and I think each has it's own unique autumn beauty.

    I am excited right now, because it's Oktoberfest in a little sleepy mountain village here called "Summer Haven"...the drive up there this weekend will be beautiful & cool. Isn't this such a wonderful time of year?

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  8. I LOVE the wardrobe.... scuffed up boots, bootcut jeans and an adorable hoodie. My Fall uniform. :) Loves it!

    I agree with you, I live in a similar place in the MIdwest and I just love Fall. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have all four seasons every year! :)

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  9. When I was running yesterday it was a little windy and the leaves were floating around and I thought ahh Fall. As it was 70 some degrees. My kind of Fall. My favorite thing is COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!! Followed closely by pumpkin pie.

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  10. I live in Texas and we don't really have fall. But I had a Pumpkin Spice latte last week when it was 93 degrees outside anyways!

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  11. I love fall. My favorite thing is the crisp air. I love the feel of it on my cheeks and as it blows through my hair.

    I also love the leaves.

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  12. Definitely the one about sleeping with the windows open.

    And sweatshirts on the weekends. One of my favorite things is a warm sweatshirt.

    I also like the early morning fog that is usually around in StL when I'm on my way to work. Makes me feel like cuddling up with a good book!

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  13. I was having a pretty bad morning one day last week and was expecting to be in a bad mood all day. But then I stopped by starbucks to get my usual sugar free vanilla americano and was super excited to see that they have pumpkin spice! It made my whole day better...its the little things in life!! :)

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  14. I love pumpkin spice lattes too. And caramel apples. And apple picking. I like a lot about fall, but the whole getting colder and back to school thing I am not a fan of...

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  15. I LOVE the trees changing colour - I think it is so beautiful!!

    I also love the cooler weather and fall fashions. Fall is DEFINITELY my favourite season!

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  16. I went to the grocery store to try finding these "honeycrisp apples". Because, I'm not sure if you are aware--but I eat about as many apples as a gorilla does bananas!! ;)

    They don't have them here, unfortunately! :( What color are they?

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  17. I love summer and I miss it already but I do love Thanksgiving!

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