i love me some FALL.

It's funny. Even just a miniature pumpkin sitting by my front door puts a little smile on my face. There is just SOMETHING about fall scents, tastes, colors, and the crisp air that get me feeling all excited and rejuvenated. Maybe it's the tradition of getting out the caramel pumpkin cheesecake candles that make you want to devour a pumpkin cheesecake (and I don't even love cheesecake!) right on the spot. Or the warm scarves and layering and big boots that make me feel like I can still be a slightly fashionable--and comfortable-- mom of (almost) two. Or maybe it's just the chance to go on a walk and not sweat...just simply enjoy the cool air and the beautiful colors around me. I don't know what it is exactly, I just know that I love this time of year.

Side note: Yesterday, when I found the (pictured above) little wooden box at a local craft store (for just $3.50!) you would have thought I had struck gold or something. I was so pumped (got this hilarious word from my husband, thank you very much) to bring it home and shove some yummy drink mixes into it.

It's the little things, folks.