It’s Fall Y’All!
Time is such an important and valuable part of our lives. We rarely mention it but we feel time passing. You can sense it. The days keep getting shorter. 
The shadows are longer. Football is back on TV.
Kids are in school and planning what the’ll wear to their Halloween parties.
And that’s when it hits you.
A new season has arrived. Right on time. The official first day of Fall is Sunday, September 22nd.
Why Now?
Throughout history Fall begins on what’s known as the Autumnal Equinox. It’s a fancy way of saying that on 
Sunday, this weekend, the sun spends as much time above the hoizon as below.
In fact, the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart everywhere on the earth. The daylight hours are just a smidge longer.
So, don’t waste a minute. Let’s GO!
Fun Fall Things To Do
For many families here in Shady Pines Story Town, 
it’s now a tradition to load everyone up in the car and head out to pick pumpkins. In a few weeks, we’ll have a story from 
Scoop the Cub Reporter as he goes on assignment for The Shady Pines Gazette to the local Pumpkin Patch.
Besides carving pumpkins (sometimes for prizes) there are some wonderful recipes out there.
We found a recipe for pumpkin bread with walnuts that is really tasty.
CLICK HERE FOR THE PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE
You can leave the nuts out if you or someone in your family is allergic.
Dress For The Weather
Maybe this is a good time to see if you’ve got the right clothes for fall. Sweater weather is on its way.
You might want to stock up on warm hats, mittens, boots and galoshes. 
Yes even those big rubbery boots will come in handy.
Kids can find so much to do on those rainy, puddle filled days.
Kindness Is Year Round
One more thing to remember. 
Don’t let this special time pass you by. With each new season comes another 
chance to think about ways to be kind to our family members, neighbors and friends.
Of course, that shouldn’t be just a Fall thing. In Shady Pines, we try to make it an everyday thing.
Happy Fall Y’All!!!
It is the first full day of fall today and I’m just getting around to reading this. Thank you Shady Pines for always making me feel better
Another great story and reminder to be kind to others!
Thank you so much Merridy! I appreciate your comment
Such a wonderful time of year. But also an important message here. We need to remember to be kind all year round. Sometimes that’s hard to do. But we need to try
I absolutely love how Shady Pines captures the essence of fall. Thanks for sharing such a heartwarming post.
Thank you Tammy. Appreciate the comment!
Kindness is an all year long constant. With the start of Fall, I’m reminded of the wonderful smells and vibrant leaf colors. But more importantly the start of the countdown to the Holiday season. Let’s finish the year with some intentional awareness of our fellow humans!
What a wonderful comment. Thank you Stephanie!
It’s still pretty warm where I live but the colors are changing all around. Love Fall
I do love Fall! Cooler weather and 🎃. I made an apple pie which really got me in the mood for fall colors. Shady Pines like all of us is ready for cooler weather and a kinder temperament to each other.
Thank you Robin. Apple pie. Yum!
Shady Pines Story Town just reminded me this is my favorite time of year. I may have to make that banana bread
Football, fall, it’s all here now. Boy the time is flying by
This post is a great way to usher in fall. I’m sending it to my daughter who has two young boys
I’m with Scoop. It’s about time to visit the pumpkin patch!
I can’t believe tomorrow is officially fall. That banana nut bread looks good
Oh my goodness. What a wonderful reminder of the beauty of a new season and the opportunities o t make others the focus of our kindness.
Thank you Sharon. I really appreciate you!
Time does fly by and as Fall is upon us, we are reminded to enjoy each day and always be kind. Thank you Shady Pines 🥰
Thank you Janis. Really appreciate it!
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Looking forward to Scoop’s report from the pumpkin patch. That should be good. This was fun
I like the reminder that kindness should be a year long thing and not just whenever. I really liked this post
Thank you Jim
Fall is a wonderful time of year and Shady Pine’s Fall Welcome & reminder is so timely. Always a great time to be kind. Thank you Shady Pines!
Thank you Teresa. That’s a wonderful comment. Appreciate you!
Thank you for focusing our attention on the passage of time. It does go by so quickly. Can’t believe it’s Fall already
Great Fall happiness in Shady
Pines . Children & adults alike
Fall It’s a beautiful beginning
Wonderful smells ……pumpkin
bread filled with sugar & spices
Racking & jumping in leaves , Halloween etc Then the approach
of fireplaces, somemores Wonderful edition Lucky Shady
Pines
Ah Jane. You paint the picture of Fall with your words. Lovely. Thank you!
Makes me hungry for pumpkin bread! What a good way to welcome the season.
Happy you enjoyed it!
Fall begins on Sunday? Really? this snuck up on me. Leave it to Shady Pines to remind us about what’s important.
Fall has always been my favorite season when all the trees turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red, and dark purple. I can’t wait to try the pumpkin bread recipe. I Love all things pumpkin!
So happy you had such a positive response. Let me know if you try the recipe!
I love pumpkin season! Time to go to Trader Joe‘s for all their pumpkin products.
Thanks for pointing out that Sunday is the first day of Fall. It really did sneak up on me, and I had forgotten the season is changing.
That’s the thing about time. It’s so elusive!
Shady Pines always reminds us to slow down and enjoy the things that are important to us. Happy Fall!
Happy Fall indeed Joanne. All the best!
You are so right. Time flies by. We do need to stop and make sure we know what matters
Memories of childhood in New England. Smell of autumn leaves and pumpkin baked goods. Apple picking and pies. Love this time of year. Spread the happiness.
Such wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing Elaine!
Another sweet message from Shady Pines. Very nice