* The bright golden tree right outside my living room window.* Raking leaves into piles for the kids to jump into.
* Decorating my front porch for Halloween.
*Cool, crisp mornings and evenings, and warm afternoons.
*BYU football games--even when we lose.
*Cross country meets, lacrosse and soccer games and tournaments.
*The fun Halloween songs I'm teaching in my music classes.
*Deciding on and assembling costumes for myself and kids.
*Homemade soup and rolls fresh from the oven.
*Apples right off the tree and grapes right off the vine.
*Sweaters, jackets and long sleeves.
*Knowing the holidays are right around the corner.