It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

To me, the most wonderful time of year starts in October and ends in January, and these are the reasons why:

1. Fall Colors


2. October begins with the Brazoria County Parade and Fair. This is a big deal to ANYONE who grew up in Brazoria county. Schools shut down early and ALL the high school bands marched in the parade? Who out there on the enterweb marched in the parade? I did! Also, the weather changes in South Texas during this time of year and it had such a huge impact on me growing up that I call the first cool front "Brazoria County Fair Parade weather." Oh, oh, oh and I just remembered that I entered a Needlepoint (or was it Embroidery?) project in the fair and got a ribbon. I think a red ribbon.


3. Texas High School Football Season and Homecoming (mums)



4. The clothes, I look better in layering and bulky sweaters.


5. October 18th starts off the Hanna Family Birthday season with Carlene's birthday, then Catherine, Glory, Bill, Dad, David and then Tom in January.


6. Halloween, pagan, I know, but it is fun and I love the colors. I love pumpkins, carved or not.


7. The Twelve Days of Catherine


8. Thanksgiving, again with the colors. I love Pumpkin Pie.


9. Christmas (more on that later)


10. Did you know Glory and I were in Time Square together one New Years Eve? Can someone say CROWDED?


11. Resolutions and the hope that comes with a new year and a new beginning.

Oh, but there is one thing I don't like about this time of year: day light savings time. It's dark at 6 p.m. and that makes me tired. It's all mental, I know.