It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...Fall?

...maybe not, but it was a little confusing to feel the 71 degree temperature this morning! I wouldn't necessarily say it was "cool"...and it definitely wasn't "cold"...but it was a START!

Maybe Jake can wear a bunting when he's born after all!

(And because I am writing this, it will probably be back up to 97 degrees and 120% humidity by next Monday)

I almost didn't even sweat on our morning walk. Which, by the way, is turning into quite the episode of "Man vs. Wild". Several weeks ago, Georgia & I encountered a wild hog. No joke. We got to add him to the list of rabbits, snakes, frogs, and armadillos. This morning we had a rare encounter with a rat. Good thing Kedra screamed her best "I'm being abducted and am about to die" scream, because she scared that rodent right away.

It's a wonder we're all still alive.

But back to what I was saying about fall. I noticed that Starbucks is offering their Pumpkin Spice Lattes again, which is another good sign. Not that I order them, or even like them, but it is a fabulous indication that these aren't far behind:

And everyone knows the the red Starbucks cups just mean plain happiness! The coffee tastes SO MUCH BETTER. You don't feel as guilty for ordering a Peppermint Mocha or Salted Hot Chocolate. It's like Christmas in a cup! Even if it's 90 degrees outside, you IMAGINE that it's 45, because it just takes you to a different place. Like outside on your wrap-around porch, covered in a blanket, reading your favorite book, and gazing off into the mountains across the way.

Perhaps I am a bit delusional.

Summary of this post? Bring on the cold weather!