I know summer is drawing to a close for many of you.
For those of us in the south, especially Texas...there is still plenty of hot weather to come. :-)
The heat of summer isn't usually over here until the end of September or beginning of October.
Of course our summer activities will dwindle and we'll return to the school year and all things related to it.
We have had a lovely summer. The little girls learned to play outside and discovered bugs and dirt and flowers and the water hose. They squeal with delight over the kitty kitties and run to us in joy with little bits of grass and crushed dandelions in their fists. In years to come the memory of this summer will probably blur and blend in with other years but the sweetness will remain.
Some of you may remember that I have a special country drive...a road that goes from my house to the nearby small town...
The children and I always enjoy scanning the roadside in search of creatures and flowers. Through the years we have seen huge bee hives, snakes, tarantulas, fish, turtles, lots of dragonflies, blue herons, deer, hawks, buzzards and more. Little Guy has fun trying to help us spot things as we cross the bridge and usually shouts out "I SEE A CRICKET!" :-)

Here a few pictures along the road that I drive several times each week.



The wildflowers stayed with us for a long time this year because of all the cool weather and rain we had.




Recently I spotted this turtle crossing the bridge. I slowed to a stop and watched. He quickly tucked his head into his shell, determined not to come out until I had gone. As I watched, this little caterpillar caught up with the turtle and attempted to 'hitch a ride'! :-)...Thankfully, the road is not busy at all, so I was able to sit and enjoy watching for quite some time.




These are flowers that grow alongside the local horse ranch. Every time we pass here the babies begin making their doggie/horse/cow sound...a very funny woofing thing that sounds like "ruuhhhfff". :-)
Just a couple of days ago they learned the word "cow" and have started using it as much as possible while we drive!
"Where kooowww go?" "Oooo koooowww!"



I hope you are all doing well. I know many of you are busy getting ready for the coming school year. Don't forget to take time to savor the last little bit of summer before fall sneaks up on you.

Autumn~~
The morns are meeker than they were,
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry's cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town.

The maple wears a gayer scarf,
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old fashioned,
I'll put a trinket on.

~~Emily Dickenson

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