Marking the end of summer

Since I feel we can't really tell the difference between seasons here according to the weather I have to go by the calendar and its hit September 1st...and time to decorate for fall! This week I'm going to break out the browns, dark greens, oranges and yellows to fill the home. There is just something so romantic to me about fall. I love the thought of curling up under a crocheted blanket to watch a movie with a warm drink in hand...only this year we'll be adding a cuddly little boy to the mix.

For most, the end of summer means winding down the evening walks outside and putting away the picnic blanket until next May. But for us, it means completely the opposite and I'm so looking forward to heading to the park during the day, having friends over for dinners outside and not sweating every time I have to leave my air conditioned home or car.

In the midst of my fall excitement I'm doing a little house cleaning and preparing to consign some baby items at our local mommies sale. I'm hoping to earn some money toward getting Noah what every child needs, a Radio Flyer wagon, just in time for fall! Perhaps an early birthday present for him?

And because every post needs some photos...here you go! One of these days I'll actually be in one to prove I exist.