[Marilyn]

Spring is my favorite. I just love the freshness of spring. The new buds on the trees, the spring flowers. The baby fawns all around. It's like the earth is renewing itself, and we all get to watch. As Gayle said, the spring flowers in Texas can be spectacular compared to the normal landscapes.

Fall is my second favorite for the same reasons y'all expressed for liking fall. However, fall means the holidays are just around the corner, and that means the stress of shopping for gifts, oh what to buy, what to buy, and all the cooking. The stress of buying and decorating a tree. UH. Just soooo much to do. If we had some time off to do these things, it wouldn't be so bad, but trying to fit in the extra tasks with an already busy schedule can be a bit stressful and overwhelming at times. It means later nights and no time to relax and enjoy the holidays. It's such a relief when January gets here and then spring is right around the corner.