remember?

The kittens playing in the lilac trees outside the dining room on Orcas. Sleeping out in the hammock in the orchard. Making fires in the wood stove before anyone else is awake. Watching the dawn creep into the sky. Deer eating out of our hands. Walking around Eastsound with nothing better to do but poke around in the shops. Being out on the water with the wind in our hair.

Standing in the rain with friends filming and filming away. Eating surplus amounts of Snickers and Milkyways. Hunting for lost costumes. Advising on shots and scenes.

Family get togethers. Foursquare games on the side of the house. Playing with the dogs on the lawn. Music on the front porch. Pushing people on the swing. Lots of delicious food in the kitchen. Cousins.

Awkward family pictures. Beach combing with friends. Building forts with driftwood. Mandolin playing in the park. Smiles. Seeing folks we ain't see in a while. Sailing on the Sound.

Adorable and sweet girlies that are growing more so every day. The cutest hair on earth. Sharing towels. The ever present sound of people hitting the water. Amazing chocolate chip cookies. Rio and Secretariat. Jumping in the lake at 1am. Costco pizzas.

Roofing in Yakama. Cool lemonade. Filling water balloons on the front lawn. Birthday cakes. Playing with the precious kids on the Rez. Crafting. Talking with dear friends. Painting nails. Taking pictures.

Many many Frisbee games. Bubble tea. Being dumped with buckets of water. Walking to the drugstore for candy. Playing on the playground. Falling on the pavement. More talking. Ice cream. Hide-and-Go Seek. Dress up. Whispering secrets. New games. Going shopping with friends. Volleyball.

Hanging out with friends after church. Gluten free brownies. Friends who have their driving permit. Discovering new music. Taking advantage of having the busiest library system in the nation. Giving chocolate. Enjoying the new and beautiful organ. Living life.

Thank you Summer, for being a wonderful one. You were full of laughter, smiles and love. But now it's time to move on. The trees are putting on their autumn clothes, the days are getting shorter, the air chiller. Sweaters are being pulled out of closets depths, pots of tea are being brewed, school is starting up, I can tell this is going to be a lovely Fall full of new friends, brisk walks and cozy afternoons. So come and be welcome.