Seasons

With Fall heading into full swing, I felt it was appropriate to ask the question....What is your favorite Season?

I tend to like Spring and Fall, with Winter in 3rd place.  Spring and Fall are 2 of the most awesome seasons and here are the reasons why I feel this way. 

In the Spring, all the dormant life starts to flow.  The bulbs that were planted in the garden put forth an array of flowers.  Daffodils, Hyacinths, Crocus' and Tulips add such lovely color to flower beds, even if there is still snow on the ground.  Hyacinths add the extra beauty of fragrance that fills the air.  Trees start to bud and the flowering varieties add their special color to lengthening days.  Magnolias, dogwoods, crab apples and all the fruit trees have an array of color that can't be beat.

The birds start their fluttering of business as the males sing and strut their color, all designed to lure the female.  The bird feeder can see many different varieties of birds that are passing through and color is everywhere.

Fall is another time when the world is full of color.  Every tree that will soon be bare of it's leaves, will put on a show of color.  Every shade of red, orange, yellow can be seen as the shortening days lead to cooler evenings.  Even the sky takes on a different hue as days shorten.  Neighborhoods start to prepare for all the festivities of Fall.  Pumpkins start showing up on front doorsteps along with all those crazy decorations for Halloween.  All of this adds to the excitement of children as they look forward to the yearly event that lands them an over abundance of candy.

While there is still time, windows open up to let in fresh air...one last breath before everything will be closed up for the Winter.  This is also the time of year when you can catch a brief scent of Cinnamon, as baking starts to take place.  Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, apple pie, & apple sauce are all the wonderful treats that can be found during the fall season.

Winter brings on it's own start beauty.  Bare trees, stand in the shortened days, reaching up to the sun.  There is a sense of sleepiness in the air, as we even begin to feel the short days.  Children wish for snow.  A good snowfall adds it's own beauty to this time of year.

As the snow is falling, there is such a quiet hush that falls in the air.  To those who have never heard the hush, it is hard to describe.  To those who have experienced it, it brings a sense of awe and wonder as we watch the falling snow.  The sleds are prepared and children are begging to go out and play.  Who will be the first to place the 1st footprint in the virgin snow, in the front yard.  The sun makes the snowflakes sparkle like diamonds.  Icicles catch the light and shine with glass like clarity.  Hot chocolate starts pouring, to warm cold fingers and noses....Winter...a true wonderland.

These are why the Seasons of Spring, Fall & Winter are my favorite Seasons.  Enjoy this time of year...the colors are coming!