Autumn

Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. (Okay, except in the spring - then spring is often my favorite - especially after a harsh winter.)

I love the colors of autumn, the crunch of the leaves, the smell of autumn... Autumn has a wild beauty that no other season can offer.

So when we happened to be in Edmonton for a Saturday night, we couldn't resist a drive through Jasper Park on our way home. Of course it made our trip about three times as long as it would have been otherwise. But it was worth it. The colors this year were spectacular! It was a gorgeous day for the drive. And it gave Einar and I a much-needed day together.

We try to get to the mountains several times each year, but it never seems to be enough. If we ever move away from here, we'll wonder what kept us so busy that we couldn't spend more time appreciating God's creation. Thankfully, there are also places right here in the city that are beautiful at this time of the year.

But it won't last long... autumn has a way of showing up and then quickly disappearing. And so we enjoy the glimpses we catch, and then wait for the next season to bring it's own beauty.