end of summer...

there was a bit of rain over the weekend here in nevada county, and the weather turned breezy and cool.

we had a family dinner for my daughter's 24th birthday, and i collected what roses and flowers i could find to make this small bouquet.

all summer long, i have been drying petals and blooms which kristi has turned into potpourri. i love my roses and will be sorry to see them go.

it feels as if summer is on its way out...
this morning when i left to run an errand, i found something surprising on my windshield...it can't be!

leaves, turning already?it seems that nature is displaying a split personality right now and can't decide what to do...

and while i will miss the roses of summer, i adore the autumn and look forward to all the color and coziness of that glorious season.