A Walk Through The Park

Last week the air was very crisp, and the shadows were getting long but I just had to get out and walk through the park. The trees seemed to be from all different seasons. Some were still green as if summer was hanging on. Others were beautiful fall colors: yellow, orange and red. Others were bare and seemed to be in a hurry for winter. A walk out doors always lifts my spirits. The fallen leaves did not disappoint me. They crunched under my feet as I walked along the path.

I couldn't resist taking more shadow silhouette pictures.

As I am writing this post, I keep looking out my window. The sun is shining so brightly, and the orange leaves are blowing gently in the breeze. The air is quite warm for this autumn day...... I think I might take a little walk. 

Autumn

The colors and smells of autumn!
This time of year makes me want to visit Washington State.
One of my life's cherished treasures is enjoying western Washington's towering Maple trees and the aroma and sound of their leaves crunching under my feet.
Decorating my front porch every autumn is one small way I celebrate this beautiful season. We made the pumpkin boxes in this picture many years ago with old, weathered wood. The candles placed inside are lit at night to illuminate their faces. The real pumpkins are from the garden, and the vines are grape and Virginia creeper that grow in our yard.