fall has fallen

when spring begins budding anew we always say "spring has sprung", what do we say about fall?

at any rate, if possible fall has officially arrived almost overnight. yes i know the days have been getting shorter and the nights cooler, but with the occasional hot day still rearing it's sweaty head, i thought my favorite season was never going to arrive this year. on a walk with leslie earlier this week, i lamented about the fact that i couldn't wait for the rains. well, the rains arrived today. last night i slept in my flannel pj pants with the windows open and woke up this morning with both cats and me snuggling into the summer quilt - i love it!

on my drive up to seattle this morning (yes, i'm up here over the weekend for work - two trips in one week), i was completely caught off guard when i stopped daydreaming for a moment only to catch a glimpse of some tree lined road with leaves in all colors of golden, red and orange - i love fall. today, a little jacket with my outfit and the umbrella in the back seat, a quick thai lunch (warm foods are necessary) with two of my favorite co-workers from our bellevue office. tonight, time with a dear old seattle friend and a cozy fire. this weekend i'll be enjoying fall in the great emerald city and next week, i'll think about fall in PDX.

can't wait to wear scarves and boots...