i know fall officially started weeks ago. but the weather has been so wacky, it can’t decide whether to turn to fall or stay warm, that to me, it hasn’t really felt like fall yet. maybe it’s because the weather here has been more reminiscent of seattle than southern indiana with the monsoon levels of rain. my point: this past weekend was gorgeous and sunday was the epitome of fall. blue skies, crisp air that required a scarf but no jacket and the leaves have finally decided to band together and put on their pretty clothes.

i was leaving fran’s house sunday and did a double take when i saw this tree. it looked as if it was on fire. even my 14-year-old brother managed a, “woah.” to which i said, “camera me. now.”