Dear Autumn

As is evident, I adore this season.  It is absolutely my favorite.  And for some strange reason, my darn city just wont fall up!  I find small traces here and there, but they are minimal.  So Saturday I went to do some checks on the rental house and was overcome with jealousy.  Oh. my. goodness!  The colors and smells, and I could gush forever about it.  Instead, just feast your eyes.






Oh Fall, please come visit me!  I have been a good girl all year.  Just light my tree on fire, and I will can die happy.
Impatiently waiting.

Comments

Terra said…
Isn't it funny how it hits different places at different times? one of my trees is already naked for the winter...
October 26, 2010 at 5:21 AM
Noodle said…
wow what a diffrence!!! Fall is late to come to my neighborhood too...
October 26, 2010 at 8:19 AM
Susan Anderson said…
I feel exactly the same way. Today I just saw the first red leaf on a tree across the street. It's been so strange. Fall is late this year!

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October 26, 2010 at 1:07 PM
CB said…
Beautiful beautiful - I never get tired of looking at pictures like these.
My world here in Idaho looks like this right now - I just wish it lasted longer.
October 26, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Lara Neves said…
Amen! My fall is all gone now, though. We had it in September and now the leaves are pretty much all down. Kind of sad...means winter is coming.
October 26, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Emmy said…
Oh that is beautiful! That orange! Oh I am so jealous. Great pictures
October 26, 2010 at 10:37 PM
alpinekleins said…
Amazing photos - I love the gorgeous color, great contrast with the gray skies :)

Kristin
October 27, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Lourie said…
So very jealous, Amy! I love those colors. Thanks for sharing them.
October 27, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Em said…
It's quickly leaving us down here:-( leaves are falling off and drying up already!
October 30, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Francisca and Chris said…
Wow that is beautiful. We still haven't started our Autumn... really weird, but we are still high 70's here.
November 2, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh my goodness! That is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen! Forget the east coast, Utah is the place to be in the fall!
November 10, 2010 at 8:30 PM
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