AUTUMN IS HERE

Autumn is finally upon us. Gone are the sunny(ish) Summer days and here to stay it would seem, is the continuous downpour of rain! 

It has to be said, I love it this time of year. The ever-changing colourful leaves. The cool, refreshing air. The need for warmer clothes, and possibly a small shopping spree for a new and updated Fall wardrobe ;-). And of course, Thanksgiving. The epitome of the Autumn season for me. 

Although my family and I no longer live in the US, we still make a conscious effort to celebrate Thanksgiving each year. It just wouldn't feel right to pass it by and give it a miss. It is a holiday which I think has a really special and significant message: being entirely grateful and thankful for all that you have. Whether that be the people in your life, the chances and opportunities you have had, good health, your lifestyle, the list goes on. It is a chance to reflect on how lucky we are and reminds us that although we all lead busy (and at times, stressful) lives, we must not forget how fortunate we are. 

Not to mention Thanksgiving food is some of the best. Having spent a huge chunk of our lives in Texas, my mum has managed to successfully master the art of the Thanksgiving Dinner. From sweet potato casserole and cornbread to pecan pie and turkey, our Thanksgiving Dinners are pretty special, and are probably closer to a full-blown feast than a dinner, to be truthful. Nevertheless, it's the time for indulgence. The day the diet gets left at the kitchen door and the inner fat child inside of me comes out! With all that delicious food filling our huge Dining Room table, it is simply impossible to resist. Just thinking about the feast we are in for this year, is making me hungry! 

What makes Autumn for you?