Summer's Fade to Fall

Here in the Midwest, it seems that summer barely arrives and then, before we know it, it's gone, leaving us with a few freckles and some sunny day memories.  As much as I love fall and all of its beauty,  I think about the things I'm going to miss...wonderful things that will soon be left behind until summer returns once again.

There's the sweet scent of flowers gathered fresh from the garden, the delicious taste of fruit direct from the farmer's market and long days spent watching my children languish around in swimsuits and flip-flops enjoying the sun's warm rays.

The smell of freshly cut grass wafting through the air, feeling the breeze through open windows and days where the word jacket doesn't enter my vocabulary.  Jackets.  Ohhhh, I can barely stand the thought.

Yep, there's definitely a change in the air.  Yesterday was just about perfect, sunny and hot.  Summer's last hurrah, it appears, since some cool crisp weather is headed in our direction...nudging us along towards fall.

So I'll sadly bid summer adieu, put on a happy face and welcome all that autumn has to offer.  Readying myself for  all of its colorful splendor and cozy, sweater-filled days.  Hoping that it lasts as long as possible...delaying the entrance of winter.

xo Tricia