Autumn has always been a season of smiles and adventures for me every year. There's just something about the crisp blue sky, 60-degree weather, cozy blankets and sweaters, and changing leaves that make me the happiest person alive.

I honestly wish it could be eternally fall and I could light my pumpkin spice candle all year-long without getting comments from my friends about how weird I am. As the seasons start to change, there are so, so many reasons to love autumn, but here are some of my top reasons:

1. Pumpkin Spice

Everything pumpkin spice flavored. My personal favorite is my mom's homemade pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie.

2. Leaves changing

3. Sweaters

Nothing like cuddling up in a warm sweater on a brisk fall day

4. Blankets

Soft blankets, a journal, soft music...the best.

5. Halloween

I'm just here for the candy.

6. Thanksgiving

Bring on the turkey and the stuffing.

7. Mountain Hikes and Drives

Hands out the window and 65 degrees...there's nothing better.

8. Candle Scents

I wish I could just make my entire life smell like cinnamon pumpkin.

9. Autumn Decorations

The coziest, warmest colored decorations ever.

10. Playing in Leaves

You're never too old to have some fun jumping in a pile of leaves.

11. Fuzzy Socks

Need I say more? I don't know anyone who doesn't like fuzzy socks.

12. Football

Football, especially in the South, is a huge deal.

13. Candy Corn

Either you love it or you hate it.

14. Pumpkin Patches

Home of the best photo ops and the most fun picking out the perfect pumpkin.

15. Bonfires

You and all of the people you love around a fire on a fall night is the best thing in the world.

16. Christmas is right around the corner

So ready to play that Michael Bublé Christmas soundtrack.

Happy Fall Y'all!