Renewal

Fall. Sweet pumpkin and sweatshirt fall. There is just something delicious and homesick about this all-too-short season. Trees shimmer, leaves cartwheel, and chilly air moves me closer to the place stamped in my kid memory as home. Fall is always home, no matter what roof is over my head or what state is on my license plate. It's like the friction that built up all summer long is ushered right on down the lane as red, orange, yellow, and brown smooth over the bumps and bruises. Fall brings tea and asks if you need anything else while it's up. Fall is family you can't wait to see over the holidays, weddings, or birthday parties. Fall is... (all right, shit! get a room.)














Today, for me, was the first day of renewal. It couldn't have been more gorgeous so we played outside for a good long time. The air chased Grayson while he and Sadie padded around the yard in their
bare feet. The leaves caught in Abby's lap so she feasted on their stems. The sun warmed my shoulders and cast a soft sheen on everything around giving plenty to enjoy with my Nikon (and without). There are better shots but these were the ones I will remember from our time spent outside today on our first day of fall.