Good-bye summer

With the cooler weather setting in, I feel the need to say good-bye to summer and the many visitors it brought us, especially those whose pictures I took, but didn't get around to posting (until today, that is). The specialness of summer is very clear for me now. The less structured days. The longer daylight hours. The pool and water outdoor fun. The little t-shirt and shorts pj's and clothes. The easy excuse for popsicles because it's just too darn hot NOT to have one. Then, the resulting popsicle mouth of various shades of purple, red or blue. Comparing whose tongue has the cooler color. The stickiness of hands after a frozen treat, but the elation (and sugar rush, no doubt) of getting that treat all the same. I miss summer already. But, I am also very ready for fall.

 AD & A having fun

 Friends visit from Las Vegas - 1

 Friends visit from Las Vegas - 2

 Cousin Michael from Indy with boys

 Cousin Michael from Indy