I was sad to see summer go. I love the longer days and warmer weather. Yet, California seasons are quite different than the New York seasons, where I spent my childhood. Here in the Bay Area, we tend to have an extended summer. One that lasts into Fall.
That meant we were able to enjoy some a bright, sunny day while sporting wear shorts and tees at a new (for us) Fall festival we checked out up in Sonoma. Complete with hayrides, crafts, reptiles to check out and play areas, we were able to enjoy a lovely Fall day that felt more like Summer.
One thing I do appreciate about Fall is pumpkins. I love pumpkins. I also enjoy Halloween. The girls worked hard on costumes and decorating the house. On Halloween night, there is great delight in Trick or Treating at other homes all spooky and creepy.
Like most things in life, there are things to enjoy and lesser things to enjoy. Thus, I came to terms Fall; with the earlier setting of sun, in exchange for cheery pumpkins and Fall festivities. There is something joyful about the season. Something sweet, that allows the kids to be kids and the adult to let their soul child out.
So here's to Fall 2018, one that brought fun days and new memories for us to cherish.
