Happy October!
Please don’t get me wrong. I love every month of the year, as each brings forth its unique beauty, events, and gifts. But, without question, October is my most favorite month and time of the year. Because around here, on the outskirts of St. Louis, Missouri and on the edge of the Ozarks foothills,
October truly ushers in the beginning of Autumn.
As Summer seems to stretch longer and longer each year with Global Warming, October is when temperatures finally settle back into a more comfortable zone.
It is a time of progression, as October ushers in Autumn, which in turn ushers in the Holiday Season.
Excluding September, which is more and more an extension of summer now, I always look forward to and celebrate the true “ber” months: the months of October, November, and December. Could there be any better time of year?
Oh, October — how do I love thee? Let me count the ways . . . .
- Seeing my Breath in the Crisp Morning Air
- Cooler Days and Sweaters
- Apple Picking
- Hay Rides
- Brisk, Chilly Nights with Wood Smoke in the Air
- Homemade Soup Simmering on the Stove
- The Heavenly Aroma of Homemade Bread Baking in the Oven
- Hillsides Aglow with Beautiful Autumn Leaves
- Apple Cider
- Visits to the Pumpkin Patch
- Running thru Cornfield Mazes
- Butternut Squash Fresh From the Oven
- Scarecrows
- Pumpkin Pies
- Raking Leaves into Piles for Kids to Jump Into and Play In
- The Smell of Chocolate Chip Cookies Baking in the Oven
- Making Apple Butter
- Pumpkin Spice Stirred into Everything Nice
- Carving Jack-o’-Lanterns
- And . . . . Halloween Fun with Trick-or-Treaters at the Door!
Oh, beautiful October. How I have missed you!
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What do you love about October, and what would you add to the list? Have you been apple picking yet, or been on a hayride? Planning a visit to the Pumpkin Patch soon? Please tell us all about it in the Comments!
In “Anne of Green Gables,” the author L.M. Montgomery wrote —“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” And I could not agree more!
It is my distinct honor and pleasure to welcome you to my favorite month of the year — October!
And in case you missed it, I invite you to check out my new Monday Morning series about Living A Life of Gratitude leading up to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Thanks always for visiting with us! Best Wishes & Blessings! — Jim (and Red!) 🤠 🐻 🍂 🍁 🍂 🧡
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Happy October, James and Little Red Bear! 🙂
I love everything about this month, too.
Saved and pinned your cute coloring page. I hope to print out and color soon. Love all the pages you share and thank you for that.
Enjoy the fall season!
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Thanks for visiting with us, Rosie!
Please feel free to download as many coloring pages as you wish, and to share with family and friends. Happy Coloring and Happy October! 🤠 🐻 🍂 🍁 🍂 🧡
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Have a blazing October James and Little Red Bear. 🍁🥧🎃 Autumn is my favorite season of the year. It’s fresh, it’s cool and colorful. My favorite thing to do is to savor the flavor of a hot cup coffee and a slice of a freshly baked hot apple pie. Oh how I like the cinnamon.
Best wishes, Frank Clark
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Thanks for visiting, Frank! I am right there with you on the apple pie, with a nice lattice crust, or a Dutch Apple Pie with a Crumb Streusel topping, oh boy, one of my favorites! Best wishes for a beautiful October and Autumn Season in Tampa this year! And lots of pie!! 🤠 🐻 🍂 🍁 🍂 🧡
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