A Great Time of the Year!

I like this time of the year (almost as much as Fall: October-December). I don't care much for winter when you live in a no snow zone but I love Autumn.
But the beginning of the school year is always so cool. It's still hot enough to use the ole swimming hole and the days are still sunny and long. But the excitement of starting a new school year is such a rush. New faces, new things to learn. (the picture is of last year's class)
Then there's the county fair with all the exhibits, friends you haven't seen in a long time, and corn dogs and elephant ears! (Funny how all the good things to eat are named after animals!) I always like to go to the Fair in the evening when it starts to cool off and the lights are on and the music is fantastic (esp. when my brother's band is playing).
And then there's all the anticipation of the Autumn holidays - some of the coolest. Even as a kid I would look forward to Halloween, Thanksgiving and of course - the mother lode of all holidays - Christmas. Throw in my birthday and a few sibs birthdays in between those and you can see why we used to call it "The Goody, Goody Season." There is a holiday every 2 weeks or so.
Yep, that's why this is such a great time of the year!