I heart November

Growing up, April and October were my favorite months. I grew up in Pennsylvania and Ohio, so my choices were partially weather-related: April, because it wasn't going to snow frequently and because my birthday comes at the end of the month. And October, because I love fall, and that month holds all of the best of a midwest autumn without the common appearance of the dreaded snow - you have blustery days when you curl up with a blanket on the couch, deep blue skies and crisp, crunchy leaves of gorgeous colors under your feet wherever you walk.

But in the last few years, my favorite month has slowly shifted. To November.

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday, so that was a plus. The family togetherness of Christmas without all of the hype and stress of gift-giving=pure perfection. (And pumpkin pie? Thankyouverymuch.)

In Florida, November is the month when the heat fades and you remember why it is nice to live in the south.You can go outside without feeling like the humidity is going to choke you to death. You can enjoy an afternoon walk without worrying about the summer afternoon rain showers. And you can turn off the air conditioning for the first time since March and open the windows. November in Florida, my friends, is a glorious thing.

And then I started thinking about all of the great life events that have happened in November.

In November 2003, Tim and I started dating. 

In November 2007, we got engaged on the beach - on Veteran's Day.

In November 2008, two years ago today, we got married in Ohio. (Happy anniversary, babe!)

In November 2009, we found out that our family of two had expanded - and we were pregnant!

So really, we've crammed a lot of significant life-changing moments in to a yearly span of 30 days :)