Time of the season....

Finally! I have been so ready for the weather to turn crisp! Oh, how I've missed the relaxing feel of the cool, fresh air blowing throughout my house... the sound of the leaves rustling against each other... the beautiful mosaic of reds, yellows and oranges as the fall flowers bloom.... and the smell of Pumpkin Spice candles :)

It's that time of the season when neighbors are switching their door wreaths, setting out their pumpkins and mums, and getting ready for the trick-or-treaters! I love this time of year.... And, today my cute little niece came over to go watch the Fannin County Fair parade with me! Although I was quite disappointed with the parade, watching Sophie was so wonderful! It's amazing how much better things seem through the eyes of a child.... She was so excited to see the other kids sitting around us, and a lady was giving away free puppies, so of course, she had to pet them :) And, she clapped as the horses went by and gave my sister and I a play-by-play of what was happening (we're getting to be very fluent in Sophie-jibber).

Just like her Aunt NaNee, she LOVED the marching band the best... she yelled, "AGAIN!" when they rounded the street corner and started marching away from us :) And, as the miniature ponies trotted closer to us, we turned to see her giggling and clapping and in her sweet voice she whispered, "Aw, horsees..." And, as the pageant contestants drove by waving their best royalty wave, Sophie waved back and hollered, "Bye!" (lol)

She giggled and jabbered as we walked back to my house, and I realized that no matter what happens in life, it's all how you view things. Sophie is my favorite little person in the whole wide world and every time I'm with her, I learn something new. She has the kindest personality and the most beautiful smile! She is and always will be MY Sophie-Girl.

So, I'm gonna say goodbye for now.... time to go sit in my recliner in front of my open windows, enjoy the light breeze and the sound of the sprinkling rain outside, and cuddle up and watch movies. I love days like these and look forward to many many more!

Until next time!......