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Saying Goodbye to Summer

It's overcast and rainy today. Cozy.

And even though I'm sure we still have more beautiful, sunshiny, autumnal days to look forward to, today I bid a fond farewell to summer. I will miss you more than you know.

Last Monday, we spent family night at the park with family. While on the swings, Max said "this is the best day of my life!" and after hearing him say that, I decided it was one of the best days of my life, too.






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Julie Huish said…
I love how you write!
9/22/08, 11:08 AM
Alifinale said…
Fall is one of the biggest times I miss Utah. I love the fall and the crisp air and the colors and sweatshirts. Thanks for living it up for me while I hang out in shorts and 93 degree weather.
9/22/08, 11:21 AM
kelly m said…
what great pictures!!

and i am loving the joy the baker blog. good stuff.
9/22/08, 1:28 PM
Neva said…
In the first pix Max sure reminds me of Matt.
9/22/08, 3:19 PM
Em. said…
OH I love day's when my kids think that the day couldn't get any better! Why can't we think that way every day?
9/22/08, 10:35 PM
Brown Family said…
Mandee,
You are the queen of blogs...I LOVE your blog. It is so diverse and so real and just fun to read. I am new to this whole blogging world and am still trying to figure it out. I made our family blog private...but not so sure if I should keep it that way...but, it is what it is right now. If you want, you can email me and I will send you the invite...(Is that how I'm supposed to do it?) my junk email is brownni1 at yahoo dot com if you'd like, I will look for your email. I know that Bart would love to see your blog and have you see his adorable children...there are 4 now. (finally done...whew, now just to raise them!!!!!!!!!) LOL..
9/22/08, 11:36 PM
Katie said…
Love the pictures! Such cute boys!
9/24/08, 9:35 AM
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