A Little Bit About Me
Growing up in the heart of the Mid-West I had the blessing of being able to experience all four seasons: blooming Spring, sweltering Summer, crisp Autumn, and chilling Winter. Each season encompasses things that I love and am extremely passionate about. Things like activities, weather, smells, holidays, etc. I cannot say that I enjoy one particular season over the other. They all hold things that are near and dear to my heart. Below, I have shared some pieces that I have written about a month within each of these seasons. To me, writing, just like art allows us to express what we feel and think about the things in our world. The way we use our words is a written or even verbal form of art. I hope that what I have written may remind you of some little piece of these seasons that you may enjoy also!
Growing up in the heart of the Mid-West I had the blessing of being able to experience all four seasons: blooming Spring, sweltering Summer, crisp Autumn, and chilling Winter. Each season encompasses things that I love and am extremely passionate about. Things like activities, weather, smells, holidays, etc. I cannot say that I enjoy one particular season over the other. They all hold things that are near and dear to my heart. Below, I have shared some pieces that I have written about a month within each of these seasons. To me, writing, just like art allows us to express what we feel and think about the things in our world. The way we use our words is a written or even verbal form of art. I hope that what I have written may remind you of some little piece of these seasons that you may enjoy also!
Spring- April
Today is the first day of April. The first day of the most colorful time of the year! The first day of sunny cool days, the first signs of spring peeking through, of yellows, purples, and whites. The first day for tulips, sunglasses and shorts. The first day for April showers and open windows to let in a cool spring breeze. The first day for school winding down, for refreshing walks and iced tea. It is the first day for dew on the morning grass, long days of warming sunshine on your face, for bunny rabbits. The first day for daffodils, ice-cream cones, for babies and new life. The first day for spring dresses, flip flops, and lush green grasses. The first day for your hand out the car window, outdoor sports and for birds singing in the morning rays. The first day of blooming, blossoming flowers, of lemonade stands, and children’s shouts of joy. Today is the first day light sweaters, umbrellas, and spring cleaning. Today is the first day of bird’s nests, Easter, and the fresh smell of spring. Today is the first day for Spring vacation, picnics, and for four-leaf clovers. Today is the first day for jumping in puddles, dirt under your fingernails, and sidewalk chalk. Today is the first day for climbing trees, outside farmers markets, and Peeps. Today is the first day for Jesus dying for our sins, falling asleep to the patter of rain on the window and bumblebees. Today is the first day for rainbows, naps on hammocks, and colorful daisies. Today is the first day of everything wonderful! Today is the first day of April.
“Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world.” ― Virgil Kraft
Summer- July
Today is the first day of July. The first day of the most fun month of the year! The first day of Summer break, swim suits, and beaches. It is the first day for sweat dripping down your face, for fireworks and hot dogs. The first day for swimming pools, summer theme songs, and cold iced tea. The first day for grilling out in the summer sun, playing with pets, and watering the flowers. The first day for chilling air conditioning, tank tops and fresh watermelon. The first day for big sunglasses, no homework, and for adventures with friends. The first day for tan lines, bright colored clothes, and
breathtaking summer thunderstorms. The first day for Fourth of July, delicious smoothies, and summer dresses. The first day of driving with the top down and the wind tangling your hair, of sandcastles and Red, White, and Blue. Today is the first day for waterparks, snow cones and sleeping in. Today is the first day of breathtaking red, orange, and purple sunsets, the lake, of being spontaneous. Today is the first day for ponytails, water balloon fights, and for catching fireflies. Today is the first day for the sweltering breathtaking heat, for the smell of sunscreen on kids and float trips with friends. Today is the
first day for beach hair, patriotism at its fullest, and for outdoor concerts. Today is the first day for crisp, cool cotton sheets, baseball games and falling asleep to the crickets chirping at night. Today is the first day of sitting in the cool shade, of bright toe nail polish, and wild flower headbands . Today is the first day of everything wonderful! Today is the first day of July.
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” -Henry James
Autumn - October
Today is the first day of October. The first day of my favorite month of the year! The first day for Halloween movies on Disney Channel, for costumes, candy, and for hauntings. It is the first day for carving pumpkins and wearing scarves, for black cats, and witches brooms. Today is the first day for hayrides, and bonfires, for ghost stories and hot apple cider. The first day for seeing my breath in the morning, and monsters in the dark. The first day for bats, goblins, and ghouls, for Salem, and Transylvania. Today is the first day for scarecrows, mummies, Frankenstein, and for flannel shirts and blue jeans. The first day for the leaves changing color, crisp autumn air, for Sleepy Hallow and Halloweentown. The first day for corn mazes, and caramel apples, for hot cocoa and snuggling up to your loved one. The first day for jumping into piles of leaves, cool football games, for harvest and scary movies. Today is the first day of jackets, owls, and warty frogs. The first day of cinnamon and scary movies, for skeletons and double, double toil and trouble. The first day for candy corn and casting spells, for wearing boots and trick-or-treating. Today is the first day for fairies, and enchanted evenings, for decorating and piling on extra blankets. The first day for perfect weather and cozy cardigans, for haunted houses and witches brew. The first day for the colors and decorations, for autumn sunsets and All Hallows Eve. Today is the first day for yummy candle smells, cozy fires, for apple pie and when a mask becomes who we really are, for one night. Today is the first day of everything wonderful! Today is the first day of October.
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” -George Eliot
Winter- December
Today is the first day of December. The first day of the most joyful month of the year! The first day of red and white striped candy canes, festive Christmas lights around every corner and heavy winter coats. It is the first day for a blanket of winter white snow, for peppermint hot cocoa and the North Pole. The first day for snow globes, Douglas firs, and frost bite. The first day for sledding, catching snowflakes on your tongue and the Grinch. The first day for pink noses, snowball fights, for gloves, scarves and hats. The first day for Who Ville, The Night Before Christmas and chili. The first day for reading a book by a roaring fire, fuzzy warm slippers and The Polar Express. The first day for Christmas joy, bubble baths, and for the Nutcracker. The first day for celebrating a successful and memorable year, sugar cookies and the gift of giving. Today is the first day of curling up under a warm blanket, watching the snow fall and flannel PJ’s. Today is the first day of homemade gingerbread houses, A Christmas Carol, and of Rudolf the red nosed reindeer. Today is the first day for Christmas trees, Jesus’s birth, and the Advent calendar. Today is the first day for Charlie Brown, being with your loved ones and family, and for traditions. Today is the first day for waking up after Santa has visited, snow days, and for black tree branches heavy with snow. Today is the first day for leg warmers, seeing snow falling in the streetlight, and Christmas break. Today is the first day of pine cones, mashed potatoes and homemade noodles, and making resolutions for the new coming year. Today is the first day of everything wonderful! Today is the first day of December.
"It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it." -John Burroughs, "Winter Sunshine"
Today is the first day of April. The first day of the most colorful time of the year! The first day of sunny cool days, the first signs of spring peeking through, of yellows, purples, and whites. The first day for tulips, sunglasses and shorts. The first day for April showers and open windows to let in a cool spring breeze. The first day for school winding down, for refreshing walks and iced tea. It is the first day for dew on the morning grass, long days of warming sunshine on your face, for bunny rabbits. The first day for daffodils, ice-cream cones, for babies and new life. The first day for spring dresses, flip flops, and lush green grasses. The first day for your hand out the car window, outdoor sports and for birds singing in the morning rays. The first day of blooming, blossoming flowers, of lemonade stands, and children’s shouts of joy. Today is the first day light sweaters, umbrellas, and spring cleaning. Today is the first day of bird’s nests, Easter, and the fresh smell of spring. Today is the first day for Spring vacation, picnics, and for four-leaf clovers. Today is the first day for jumping in puddles, dirt under your fingernails, and sidewalk chalk. Today is the first day for climbing trees, outside farmers markets, and Peeps. Today is the first day for Jesus dying for our sins, falling asleep to the patter of rain on the window and bumblebees. Today is the first day for rainbows, naps on hammocks, and colorful daisies. Today is the first day of everything wonderful! Today is the first day of April.
“Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world.” ― Virgil Kraft
Summer- July
Today is the first day of July. The first day of the most fun month of the year! The first day of Summer break, swim suits, and beaches. It is the first day for sweat dripping down your face, for fireworks and hot dogs. The first day for swimming pools, summer theme songs, and cold iced tea. The first day for grilling out in the summer sun, playing with pets, and watering the flowers. The first day for chilling air conditioning, tank tops and fresh watermelon. The first day for big sunglasses, no homework, and for adventures with friends. The first day for tan lines, bright colored clothes, and
breathtaking summer thunderstorms. The first day for Fourth of July, delicious smoothies, and summer dresses. The first day of driving with the top down and the wind tangling your hair, of sandcastles and Red, White, and Blue. Today is the first day for waterparks, snow cones and sleeping in. Today is the first day of breathtaking red, orange, and purple sunsets, the lake, of being spontaneous. Today is the first day for ponytails, water balloon fights, and for catching fireflies. Today is the first day for the sweltering breathtaking heat, for the smell of sunscreen on kids and float trips with friends. Today is the
first day for beach hair, patriotism at its fullest, and for outdoor concerts. Today is the first day for crisp, cool cotton sheets, baseball games and falling asleep to the crickets chirping at night. Today is the first day of sitting in the cool shade, of bright toe nail polish, and wild flower headbands . Today is the first day of everything wonderful! Today is the first day of July.
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” -Henry James
Autumn - October
Today is the first day of October. The first day of my favorite month of the year! The first day for Halloween movies on Disney Channel, for costumes, candy, and for hauntings. It is the first day for carving pumpkins and wearing scarves, for black cats, and witches brooms. Today is the first day for hayrides, and bonfires, for ghost stories and hot apple cider. The first day for seeing my breath in the morning, and monsters in the dark. The first day for bats, goblins, and ghouls, for Salem, and Transylvania. Today is the first day for scarecrows, mummies, Frankenstein, and for flannel shirts and blue jeans. The first day for the leaves changing color, crisp autumn air, for Sleepy Hallow and Halloweentown. The first day for corn mazes, and caramel apples, for hot cocoa and snuggling up to your loved one. The first day for jumping into piles of leaves, cool football games, for harvest and scary movies. Today is the first day of jackets, owls, and warty frogs. The first day of cinnamon and scary movies, for skeletons and double, double toil and trouble. The first day for candy corn and casting spells, for wearing boots and trick-or-treating. Today is the first day for fairies, and enchanted evenings, for decorating and piling on extra blankets. The first day for perfect weather and cozy cardigans, for haunted houses and witches brew. The first day for the colors and decorations, for autumn sunsets and All Hallows Eve. Today is the first day for yummy candle smells, cozy fires, for apple pie and when a mask becomes who we really are, for one night. Today is the first day of everything wonderful! Today is the first day of October.
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” -George Eliot
Winter- December
Today is the first day of December. The first day of the most joyful month of the year! The first day of red and white striped candy canes, festive Christmas lights around every corner and heavy winter coats. It is the first day for a blanket of winter white snow, for peppermint hot cocoa and the North Pole. The first day for snow globes, Douglas firs, and frost bite. The first day for sledding, catching snowflakes on your tongue and the Grinch. The first day for pink noses, snowball fights, for gloves, scarves and hats. The first day for Who Ville, The Night Before Christmas and chili. The first day for reading a book by a roaring fire, fuzzy warm slippers and The Polar Express. The first day for Christmas joy, bubble baths, and for the Nutcracker. The first day for celebrating a successful and memorable year, sugar cookies and the gift of giving. Today is the first day of curling up under a warm blanket, watching the snow fall and flannel PJ’s. Today is the first day of homemade gingerbread houses, A Christmas Carol, and of Rudolf the red nosed reindeer. Today is the first day for Christmas trees, Jesus’s birth, and the Advent calendar. Today is the first day for Charlie Brown, being with your loved ones and family, and for traditions. Today is the first day for waking up after Santa has visited, snow days, and for black tree branches heavy with snow. Today is the first day for leg warmers, seeing snow falling in the streetlight, and Christmas break. Today is the first day of pine cones, mashed potatoes and homemade noodles, and making resolutions for the new coming year. Today is the first day of everything wonderful! Today is the first day of December.
"It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it." -John Burroughs, "Winter Sunshine"