Missing New England Fall

So it's Friday, September 18. Thomasville's high temperature today is in the high 80s with max. humidity at 90%. In South Hamilton, Massachusetts, the high today is 73 with max. humidity at 52%. .::sigh::. It's simple... it is NOT fall yet in the South! I am truly missing all of the sounds, smells, sights, tastes, and feelings of New England fall. Timothy and I were spoiled for the last three years to be a part of such a wonderful fall season. For blogging purposes I think it most appropriate to list the many small details I miss that make fall so special in New England.

I miss...

• picking apples at Russell Orchards
• apple cider
  
• apple cider donuts
• baking Apple Crisp (and eating it too!)
• pumpkins in all sizes
  
• baking pumpkin pie way before Thanksgiving :)
• making chili
• fall colors
  
• having college football parties
  
• the beautiful colors of the leaves
• hearing people say "leaf peeping"
• the crisp air and breezes
• Red Sox baseball
• wearing sweatshirts
• fall crafts with my students
• discussing God's design for the leaves with my students
• the Halloween house in Beverly (is it decorated yet, anyone?)

Fall will come eventually in Georgia, yes, I know that... but can't it come any faster?