It is here! And I love it.

October. 

Yesterday marked the first day of my favorite month. I absolutely love October because it is filled with so many things to enjoy in 31 days! Below is a list of why I love this month...

10 Reasons Why I Love October-

1. Fall. In my opinion, October has the best fall weather, smells and colors!
2. "Love"ly memories. I met Jimmy, started dating him and married him all in the month of October (of course, that all didn't happen in the same October).
3. Apple Orchards.  Who doesn't like picking fresh, delicious apples!?
4.  Lil' Charlie bear.  He was born the 28th and will be celebrating his 1st birthday at the end of this month! Ah, it's so amazing how much you can love a little human!
5. Football. Although I'm not a diehard fan, I do enjoy relaxing with my husband on Sunday afternoon's watching the game. Also- I do miss the days of cheering on my brothers at their high school football games! 
6. Birthdays.  My best friend, Kristina, is celebrating her 25th birthday today and my mom is celebrating her 50th birthday on Sunday. Two very dear women in my life!
7. Sweaters. Just nice to pull them out after a Minnesota summer.
8. Pumpkin Pickin'! This year we had our own "pumpkin patch" in our backyard that we got to pick over a dozen pumpkins from. My husband loved me by letting me plant a bunch despite him thinking they are a waste of space!
9.  Fall parties and gatherings with friends... which usually include the following: chili, fresh bread and apple crisp...
10. Harvest. I grew up on the farm so I gotta love harvest season! The combines in the fields mark another growing season coming to
an end! 

I'm sure as the month goes on I'll find additional things I love... but for now, I'm excited to have 29 more days to enjoy October!