Please summer, don't leave!

I'm so sad that summertime is really coming to an end. I can't say that I LOVE St. Louis summers, but one thing I do know is that i absolutely HATE St. Louis winters, so i'm pretty much happy as long as it's not cold outside. I am kind of looking forward to fall simply because I love the beauty of all the leaves changing colors and the weathers great too - the only thing I don't like is the constant reminder that winters just around the corner.

It's been a great summer that's gone by WAY to fast. We've done a lot of fun things, baseball games, trips to the wineries, trips to nashville and then chicago and best of all we've had lots of friends from out of town come visit us over the last few months.
We've only had to go to two funerals this summer as well which has been a relief considering what last summer was like in the death department.

All that to say I'm sad to see the summer end, while at the same time excited for a new season with both the weather and our lives. Change is just around the corner, I can feel it....

Here's some pics of some of my favorite memories from this summer:

Carlos came for a visit from Brazil!


Hanging with the Hallstens in Chicago


Mt. Pleasant Winery


loving those cardinals!


VANIA!