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While I am wishing to be here....



I am actually looking at this....


It's time to move from summer to fall, apparently. The calendar says it's September, and I do love autumn, but I just don't think I'm ready yet. It means going through the wardrobe and switching out clothes. But in Michigan it also means don't get all your warmer clothes out as there will still be warm days this month.

September also makes me think of holidays! Crafts, baking, family times....lots of activity. The cider mill will open soon and I love those crisp apples and the smell of baked goods.

Is anyone else thinking ahead already?

Comments

Summer rocks but there is something about autumn too, the leaves and the hazey sunshine...!
Pugelicious said…
I longed for the Autumn colours myself and got some great Autumn shots. Now Spring is upon us - isn't that funny.
Dan Felstead said…
Sandy ...nice pictures and I like your words as well. I can't wait for Autumn and by the looks of the leaves..you all are quite ahead of us in the turning. We won't peak until about the 3rd week in October.

Dan

Have a great holiday weekend.
Char said…
it showing signs of fall here too

love the color
I am so giddy for autumn... I love pumpkin patches, and holidays and gatherings, and changing clothes. We don't feel the change as dramatic here in S. California, though.
Come over and enter my giveaway! :)
joyce said…
Yeah, I'm thinking ahead....to the start of school again next week!!!
Anonymous said…
i'm loving the hints of autumn photos on many blogs this week. looking forward to more.
julie king said…
delightful photos of the start of fall. fall makes me want to make soup, bake bread and go to the orchard (to name a few!)!! enjoy every minute of this season!
Unknown said…
Yes, I love the fall! Except I'm moving from California to New Hampshire for school, and I'm a little bit terrified of the cold there =)
Sandy K. said…
Kaytee- I love the fall so much, but do NOT like the winter which follows. New Hampshire's beauty will help you through. Enjoy! And take lots of photos!

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