So long...

It is anticipated for months, then passes by so quickly each year. But as I am learning, as does everything these days. My favorite season is upon us, and with that we are saying goodbye to one fabulous summer.

We celebrated many very special friends and family as they tied the knot, and the girls loved every second of their roles as flower girls (and will again in a few weeks!)

Bug danced her heart out at her dance recital and I miraculously held back on the waterworks this year.

We camped in the middle of nowhere for a few days, started a new tradition spending a week at Topsail Beach with lifelong friends, went horseback riding for the first time, and in between all of our travels, we soaked up every minute of that wonderful sun that we could. Summer 2012 was definitely one to remember.

 

So as we wave goodbye, we have so much to look forward to as I sit outside on this gorgeous 75 degree, not-a-cloud-in-the-sky, windows wide-open day...

So long A/C, hello cool breezes.
Until next year iced coffee, hello pumpkin spice latte.
See ya dead grass, hello green lawns and colorful trees.
Goodbye summer reruns, hello long-awaited premieres.
No more last-minute dinners, hello planned out white chicken chili and tomato pies.
Bye bye flip flops, hello riding boots.
Adios sunlight until nine o'clock, hello mulled cider candles lighting the room.
Later popsicles, hello cinnamon roasted almonds and homemade applesauce.

 

So for now, so long sweet summer. We fully enjoyed every minute of you.