October is possibly the most beautiful month of every year. From the beginning of the famous 'sweater weather', to the change of colors in leaves, the beginning of everything Halloween, all the way to the influx of Pumpkin Spice everything, October is filled with happiness and joy. In celebration of this glorious month, I've decided to make a list of my personal five favorite things about October.

1) Leaves Changing Color

Trees are one of my favorite things to photograph. So naturally, I love the way the green leaves can reflect off the sun and sparkle almost. However in October, the leaves begin to shift from green to a red, or sometimes orange color (due to the chlorophyll breaking down and all that science stuff). That's when I'm in my prime. Watching the leaves change is probably my favorite thing ever. So shout out to chlorophyll for breaking down. You're the true hero.

2) Haunted Hayrides, Haunted Houses, ext.

While these things typically begin in September, they're always better in October. I've only been on a haunted hayride once in my life, and it was probably one of the funniest things I've ever experienced. Haunted houses are next level though, nothing can ever top cheap scares with good friends.

3) Halloween

I couldn't have an article about October without including Halloween. There's no way that could ever be done. There's so many things to be said about Halloween. Everything from the little kids in adorable costumes, people dressing up their animals, the legendary Halloween movies (Halloweentown, Hocus Pocus, Tim Burton movies...), and even the happy faces of kids getting candy. Halloween is such a beautiful time.

4) Autumn (Cooler Temperatures)

While Autumn does actually begin in September, the real effect of it doesn't come until October. Part of Autumn (as I mentioned earlier) is the change of color in the leaves, which of course is one of my favorite things about the season. But, hands down, the best part about fall is the change of weather. Personally, I love cooler weather. The kind of weather that requires me to wear a jacket is my favorite. Any kind of cool breeze or cloudy sky makes me the happiest person alive. Cool temperatures means I'm in my prime.

5) Pumpkin Pie

Yeah, pumpkin spice things are always good. But have you ever had an amazing slice of pumpkin pie? Take that amazing slice and drown it in some whipped cream and you have yourself an amazing slice of heaven. Pumpkin pie is something we're blessed to have. Especially after an amazing dinner. I'm so thankful for pumpkin pie.

In conclusion, while the Christmas season is always named 'the most wonderful time of the year', I think we need to take a step back and realize that October is and always will be, the most wonderful time of the year.