Fall is Here... Almost!

Today is the last full day of summer. 

Summer seemed so fleeting...

I love the days of autumn.

Blazing blue skies,

cozy rainy days,

intense colors everywhere you look.

Still plenty of time to soak up the sun, too. 

Winding Down (and Up)

Whew! 

A long weekend at last! 

OK, so seriously, I can't really complain. It's been a summer full of long weekends (and weeks).

I am one of those lucky people who has the summer off. 

Yup.

I'm a teacher.

I started school last week, and am glad to be back, but not glad to set the alarm for 5 am again. 

In the meantime, I'm enjoying  a long weekend. No alarm clocks!! 

 Today is absolutely gorgeous - perfect temperature and a slight breeze. I love this time of year.  Summer is winding down, yet not quite ready to give up, and autumn is approaching, but willing to share the same space. 

Leo loves this weather too... 

I hope you are enjoying this lovely weekend, wherever you may be. 

Leo

Dear Leo, 

I know. I get it.

You are bored. 

If I can be really honest, you are

also a tad bit pathetic. I know I've been promising you a trip to the dog park, but there is a small problem with that. 

You see, it's been really, really hot this week and the dog park is dusty

 and doesn't have much shade.

 May I remind you that you hate the heat?? You are also not a huge fan of baths - something you'd be in dire need of after a trip to the hot, dusty dog park.

You should take the advice of Suzie. There's a girl who knows how to spend a hot sunny day. 

 (Fantastic. I'd be in front of the fan too, if she wasn't hogging it all the time...) 

Yes, Leo, and I'd love to have some room on the couch too...

Anyway, things will be more fun soon. It can't possibly be this hot forever, and in two more weeks, dogs will be allowed at the beach again. In the meantime, can you please stop stealing my shoes? 

(No problemo... Are those new flip-flops you're wearing?) 

Cherry's Meadow

I love taking pictures in my friend Cherry's yard. 

There is something fabulous to be found in every nook and cranny.

She has plants and flowers everywhere, beautiful in any season. 

 

I never really looked that closely at Queen Anne's Lace until I started taking photos.

Overstating the obvious I know, but they are so, well... lacy!

Note to self: Plant lots of daises next year...