If you spend much time with four or five-year-old little girls, you are certain to hear the phrase, “That is my favorite.” It may refer to food, colors, clothes, toys, animals or anything. As I was buying groceries last week, a dad asked his young daughter what type of peppers did she want. The little girl responded, “I like green peppers. That’s my favorite.”

If you asked my about what time of year I like best, I would say, “October, that is my favorite.” The weather is delightful, just cool enough for a light jacket or sweatshirt, summer haze is gone and we have clear blue skies, and the leaves on the trees go through an ever-changing display of colors.

Here are some photos from the woods surrounding our house. Too bad we cannot extend October and shorten January and February!