I woke up this morning, groggily opened the door, and felt it immediately...
The tinge of cool swirling in the warm breeze.
Bliss.
Memories.
I whispered, I know you.
I threw on my shoes and Matty and I headed out to the garden.
There were butterflies swirling around madly, all colors.
New ones had arrived overnight, big white butterflies, and canary yellow ones too.
I decided I would pick some pumpkins, to celebrate the day.
A couple Fairytale pumpkins and a Jack-o-lantern.
I didn't bring in Mister Big yet, but I did bring in his younger brother, and a sister.
Several more to come <3
I pruned zinnias, and took a few spent ones.
I plop other ones right back into the earth, as they will self seed next year.
My happy collection for the first day of autumn makes me so content.
Full heart.
Thank you pumpkins.
They have gotten me through many summers, but have meant even more these last two summers.
I needed them so much, while the world has its odd goings on, they are here like everything is good - just as it should be.
They make everything better all the time.
Hope, love, memories.
Good-bye summer 2021.
I will miss you.
Strange but true.
Autumn of my heart.
So happy to see you.
I know you so well, you always bring a sense of wonder and joyful memories - on the tail of a breeze that dances between warm and cool.
Another chapter of summers closing, turning the page.
The garden, still full of all it brought us, as we venture into our spring-like autumn.
Where pumpkin everything makes everyone delighted.
This should really be an ode to the pumpkin -
The pumpkin that somehow hugs everyone.
Sort of saying, it's all going to be okay.
A message from the pumpkin king, that we eagerly embrace wholeheartedly.
It's almost universal.
Pumpkin spice should be the secret code word.
It holds so many joys tucked deep inside of us.
A wealth of memories thriving in a flavor and a scent.
My gratitude for the pumpkins that grew in my garden this year, and those of year's past, is immeasurable.
Pumpkin LOVE abounds!
Happy first day of Autumn dear friends!
And Happy Spring to those of you on the other side of the globe.
Seasonal magic is upon us!
Lots of love.
Magic, wishes. and stars forever!
See you super soon,
Love, Vanessa
Here is some beautiful autumnal music for your day <3
(Autumn/Fall 2021 Alexrainbird music)
