As an ex-coffee drinker, I no longer get excited about the oh-so-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte making its grand reentrance this fall. Instead, the photographer in me is excited about gorgeous backdrops. The writer/reader in me can’t wait for the chilly weather excuse to stay inside all weekend curled up with my laptop and a book. I’m looking forward to crackling fires, warm boots, cozy sweaters, and crockpot stews.

Clearly my nephew approves of autumn, too. Laughing baby + dead leaves = cuteness explosion.