I can’t admit how much it saddens me that summer is almost over.

Hold on, yes I can. And I’ve been telling everyone for the last week.

So rather than focusing on how dark it’s getting in the mornings/evenings, and how much I hate being cold, I’m trying to squeeze every last drop of summer onto my vitamin-D soaked skin.

I’m taking advantage of weekend festivals and farmer’s markets.

We’re eating shave ice and watermelon for lunch.

We got a dog!

Because what says summer more than taking your dog to the river to make friends?

We are totally in love with Britta! She was a stray, in line for euthanasia before an absolutely lovely woman introduced us. If you’re even thinking of adopting a dog, I’d highly recommend driving over to Corvalis and visiting the MT Companion Animal Network.

I know that fall can be lovely,

but I’m just not ready to give this up!

How are you feeling about the end of summer?