I truly think fall is my favorite time of year. I love the change in the weather. The anticipation of getting your warm, comfy sweaters out of storage. The excitement of the holidays just around the corner. I love going out to the mall and seeing the Christmas decorations and all of the new and fun things the stores are carrying in anticipation of the shoppers looking for that "just right" gift. There is the excitement of planning the holiday meal or in our case this year, receiving your meal assignment. We have the opportunity to have 2 dinners this year. Our assignments consist of 1 - 7 layer salad for one house and 1 dish of yams, something that I will try to make in a way that everyone enjoys without overloading the sugar level and deviled eggs. An assignment that we receive more often now thanks to Eliza. That is a story for another time. Just heed my warning, a dozen deviled eggs and a pound of fudge make for an extremely ill child. Oh the love of fall... There is the fun of planning your shopping. For some this is painful, and I must admit for me there is the struggle of the budget so you get the thrill of the great sale! Then there is the planning of the Christmas card. To do a photo or no photo, hand made or store bought. OK if you know me you know I don't do store bought. I've picked the color scheme, found the right rubber stamps, decided on the embellishments and am working on the mailing list. And why do we send cards to every person we can think of. I mean, do these people really need a card from me. Wait I''m spinning in the wrong directions. Sorry about that. So, Fall...there is the cooking and stashing of the dozens of cookies. I guess when I really think about it my love of fall has more to do with the planning and preparation for Christmas. Well, I do love Christmas. But, then I love any holiday. Just think this time next week we will once again all be under one roof. That is the best part of this fall.
Love to all, Jen
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