Summer’s End sneaks up on us every year. One day we are surrounded by all manner of summertime fun, hot weather, swimming, picnics, casual schedules, and the next a cool breeze sneaks in, the night comes on earlier, and Autumn begins to make itself distinctly known.
Crickets sing, nights get chilly, the sky is deep blue, clouds are puffy and white.
The County Fair draws huge crowds as families squeeze the last bit of summer fun in before school schedules take over once more.
Gardens begin to show brown amidst the green. The glorious summer flowers are fading.
The richness of Autumns color can be seen as pumpkins and gourds begin to make their appearance. Jackets adorn the wall hooks once more. Socks are encountered in every load of laundry.
Harvest time in the Midwest approaches. Fields are drying down, turning brown, ready for the combines to reap the bounty God has once again blessed us with.
Seasons come and go in a continuous circle of life. Dreams are realized or rearranged. Life changes, children grow up, loved ones pass on. On the heels of Autumn will come Winter. And if time remains Spring will blossom again.
Here’s to a glorious Summer’s End!
Sew a Fine Seam
I’m almost there – not quite ready to give up yet. But almost.
Breida, I’m SO not ready to let go of summer. But I do love Autumn – if I can ignore the fact that winter is coming!
I won’t mind pulling out a jacket, but I’m not ready for summer to be over. The COATS can hang out in closets for quite awhile longer though.
I’m with you there Deborah! If I had my way we would never need more than a jacket!
What a beautiful post! I love autumn! I don’ believe that the sky is ever quite as blue as it is on a crisp autumn day. I certainly will miss summer but I know that it’ll come again! Have a glorious weekend! xo 🙂
Thanks Kimberly! Yes, we know summer will come again! And I always hope that ‘this winter’ will be better!
Hi Jill! Lovely post…love thinking about fall. Here in FL, fall can be almost non existent, but I make it happen here in my home! When I start making pumpkins for my shop, I know it’s near! I sure enjoy blogging during fall, so I can see what my friends get to enjoy where they live. I wouldn’t trade the sunshine and green down here without a fight, though!! :o)
Happy Friday!
Becky
Thank you Becky! Oh how I envy you living in Florida during the winter! Winter in Ohio is NOT my favorite – doesn’t even make the half-like list!
Autumn is my favorite time of the year and this year will be extra special. Our neighbors have a tree that sheds a little early and because of the dry weather it has been shedding even earlier than usual. When the sun sets from my chair at the dining room table it looks just like autumn in their yard and it makes me long for it! I wouldn’t mind one more swim for the summer though! 🙂
Yes, Jenni, this fall will be extra special for you! I’ve always loved fall too. The past few years my love for it has been dimmed by the shadow of winter hanging over it – the promise of a vaca in Florida would certainly help! Maybe someday..
I LOVE Fall!! Even the threat of winter doesn’t dull it for me. Hot, humid weather doesn’t do a thing for me so fall is very welcome.
🙂 I know Mom 🙂 hopefully someday winter won’t bother me so much.
Well said. Makes me long for a trip North to experience the changing season. Love that last shot. Very cool!
Liz
🙂 Come on up Liz, we could enjoy autumn together!
What a fabulous photo of those kiddos! 🙂 Fall is my absolute favorite, I am SO ready to savor everything your photos depict!
🙂 Pumpkins showing up for sale around here! It will be fun to decorate with them!