Fabulous Army Life

One of our favorite Fall traditions ...

Growing up in Texas, Autumn has always been a long-awaited joyful break from the oppressive heat and humidity of Summer. Yes, I love my time at the lake, wearing flip-flops, and a season with my kids at home ... but I always welcome Fall with much enthusiasm and fanfare ... a time for new decor, new foods, new clothing. Here are just some of the things I love about this season: Fall wardrobe!! Sweaters and jeans great boots fun trench coats, jackets, and blazers Friday night football games complete with ... crowds-a-cheering bands-a-playing lights-a-blazing The Weather! lower temperatures and cool breezes colored leaves that fall from the trees All things pumpkin! Pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks, Vanilla-pumpkin candles from Candle Queen, Pumpkin foods -- pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin-walnut bread! Halloween! Costumes and decorations Carving (or painting!) pumpkins Parties and crafts Trick-or-Treating and candy! Fall Fun for Kids hayrid...

I absolutely love Autumn. It's my favorite season ... even in Texas where there is no dazzling display of leaves changing color. I love the cooler air after months of oppressive heat and humidity, the crisp smell of outdoor barbeques, the enthusiastic sounds of football teams and cheering crowds, and the many delicious flavors of Fall … pumpkin spice lattes topping the list. We decorate for Halloween, carve (or paint!) pumpkins, adore Trick-or-Treating, and enjoy a season of thanksgiving with family and friends. What’s not to love? This Fall, I was happy to participate in a brand-new event for me. Because my husband will be taking a battalion command in the Spring, he is currently going through a series of courses to prepare him for this adventure. One part of the training includes spouses and I was able to spend an entire week with my husband at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, attending classes and getting to know others preparing for command. I was excited for a million reasons ...