Endless Summer

I am daydreaming today. I have so much to do, so many things to check off my to do list, and instead, all I think about is....not the stuff I have to do!

We've hit a heat wave here in California, and I am sitting in Starbucks when I should be writing, instead having my beloved autumn dreams. Apple Hill, Thanksgiving, oh I love you! Do I not blog and facebook incessantly about all the ways I love you? Come to me quickly!

But, an endless summer isn't all bad. I finally waved my white flag and we filled up Sam's pool for one final week of swimming.

When the cold water came out, he got this expression and told me the freezing water was "hot". We may not make it to Ivy League, but we're cute!

This is for all the skeptics (Myriah!) who think I deprive him and don't give him pool toys. Note the toy boats. BEING IGNORED for the spatula. He's an artist ;)

"Mommy! I see youuuu and I splash you!"

Filling up the pool at the end of September is serious business, and is to be cherished.

I am really looking forward to my traditional fall luncheon...I'm taking recipes from some of my favorite countries I've visited, a recipe from my grandmother circa 1958, and am tying it all up with some comfort foods and autumn cupcakes.

My favorite trees off of 65 have changed into their brilliant orange and yellow.....I need to take a picture this year.

I love this time of year :)