It's Over. Version 2.0

It's Over. Carefree mornings. Coffee on the deck in my house coat. Unbrushed hair and dirty faces. The hot sun. Swim wear as an all day fashion choice. Cooling off in the dugout. Mid day bike rides. Digging in the mud.

So now, mornings are a lot busier. New haircuts make the hair brushing much easier and quicker. Faces are getting washed. Bike rides are on the weekend. Even so, as we dig out cozy sweaters, and everything pumpkin spiced makes its annual debut and begin looking forward to s**w, now is a great time to reflect on the amazing times we've had over the last few months.

Side of the Big Beehive looking down over Lake Agnes

Spending time with cousins at our Family Reunion!

Sleeping out on the grass because, well, why not?

A Monday afternoon spent on the Nihahi Ridge with the kids

These two enjoying the day

Just Dana and I hiking Sulphur Mountain!

Sabrina's first trip to the zoo!

Baldy Pass to celebrate Beth's 7th birthday!

Littles swimming in Barrier Lake while the boys build a dam

Black Prince Cirque to Warspite Lake. Maybe there's more water in spring. Isolated and pristine. Quiet.

Tunnel Mountain with Grandma!

And then this happened. Seriously? She's old enough?

Now our mornings are busy. New haircuts mean easier and quicker prep for school. Lunches are going in school backpacks, not hiking backpacks. And the shoes are built for less rugged terrain.

But, maybe it's not over. Maybe it's just new. Maybe there's still time to visit the larches as they turn yellow. Still time to enjoy the bright yellow against the dark green of evergreen trees. Still time to run up a mountain and enjoy the suns last hurrah before its warmth focuses on the southern hemisphere. Still time for a bike ride on a warm afternoon. Still time for coffee on the deck; but in the afternoon.

What have you still got time for?