Fall is my favorite....

...time of year. I love the cooler mornings, bright sunny afternoons, and the beautiful colors. Here's some pics of a tree in our back yard. We don't know what kind it is, but it's fall display is amazing. One week, it's totally green. In the space of a few days, it changes to all kinds of colors. Yellow on the inside and red and purple on the outside. I just love it!

My mums are blooming and bring such a bright spot to a fading garden. I purchased some mulch again this year and just love how the dark dirt highlights my plants.

This morning, I woke to lots of bird noises in the back yard. I jumped out of bed and saw at least 5 or 6 Stellar Jays, hovering around my sunflowers. I realized that it was time to harvest!!! So, I threw on some sweats and bolted outside to save my seeds. I was able to scare off the birds and harvested the sunflower heads. Now they are resting cozy in a box, while the dry out. I'm hoping to re-use some of the seeds for next year and eat the rest!

I love fall!