Fall time-Don't ya love it?

This has been an exceptionally beautiful fall season here in Ut. and I think we had great weather in Alaska this fall while we were there last week --as well (pictures here from both Ut and Alaska)
I love being out of school for UEA convention (even though I barely started teaching) I love the kids to come draw pictures on the sidwalk--I love the fall apples, and fresh potatoes from the garden that wait to dig up in the fall.

I love the sunshine and fall colored leaves, I love the pumpkin Pie with ginger snaps and whipped cream that we had in Alaska for my birthday celebration --I love the birthday celebration! thanks for all the kind love letter and sweet gifts by the way-some of the cards were from susan chapman, LaNae, Carolyn, and you kiddos, then some of my gifts included, card seats from brad and kerri, a food warmer and yummy smelling bath gel &balloon from brianne and bryan and earrings from Hayley and a new blender from Stephen and nancy, and shirt and pants from dad, and a love note and breakfast in bed. I also appreciated phone calls from Lyle, Ellen and LaNae, and Laren and all of you kids. all in all Oct 5th was a marvelous day I taught school and then went out with dad to a movie call "You again" it was comical. Then we had a party in Alaska complete with pie and balloons and singing and then we sang again at the baptim dinner and ate choc chip ice cream cake. One can't wish for more than that can they? So a birthday- isn't my only reason for loving fall--but it was a big part. Now let me add some more reasons to love the fall. --I love the feeling in the air. I love the change of seasons and the sense of crisp air as I rode Brad's bike around last week or currently as I ride my bike to school just for the fun of it. I love walking around the block for fun, in the afternoon in the fall air with dad.