15th day of Christmas...

and i've been noticing one of the most beautiful and creative gifts from God...nature.  i don't know what's going on here in texas, but the leaves on the trees are something that you expect from the new england area.  it's been such a treat to see these amazing colors in my own home town!  i wish i would've taken pics sooner as the leaves are falling now, but i managed to take a few quick shots today in my neighborhood :) i just had to share the beauty...

the drive into our neighborhhood...the smaller trees have never looked like this before!

when have you ever seen crepe myrtles look like this??

oh, i WISH i would've photographed this tree before most of the leaves fell!  this photo doesn't even capture the golden yellow beauty!  thankfully, it's my neighbor's tree so i've been able to admire it daily :)

again, i have never seen this tree (my other neighbor) w/ these colors!

take notice of all these lovely gifts my friends!  God has His own way of decorating this season ;)