so long summer

Today our last summer guest departed. My Mom flew home to my Dad and Stella early this morning.  Bye Mama - thanks again for all your help; cocktail hour doesn't feel quite the same. We love you all very much.

Playing out on the deck this afternoon I couldn't help notice the leaves strewn all over. Sad in a way, saying good bye to summer and fantastic in others: pumpkin season, Halloween, Mexico in November, Christmas cookies. We did have a very very busy couple of months which I loved but getting back into a routine is nice too. Kate starts preschool next week for a couple of mornings a week - yeah. Now I just need to find a few more activities to fill the countless winter hours that are on their way.

So, so long summer you were a doll...
CAKE

 CA

 K

 AE

JACK