an end to another Summer...

And just like that......Summer is almost coming to an end. This Summer went by quick but it was filled with nothing short of great memories with Elle, not enough time to see my nephew, and moments and times such as my birthday and our family vacation of great sadness and still anger that my parents continue to not be here for all of this, but I know this will continue into the next Season......

As I reflect on the Summer I think of all of the places I got to visit (Florida, Harrison-MI, Chicago and Hilton Head) and many memories that will get stored for a rainy day....such as Aydan's 7th birthday, Tom and Jess's wedding with family, seeing my girlfriend and meeting her son for the first time, a 4th of July spent with family at the lake on the dock, my girlfriend's baby shower and "girlfriend time", a weekend getaway in Chicago for a good friend, not being able to find a free weekend to celebrate our Summer birthdays with my Sister, and lastly a peaceful and beautiful week long vacation in Hilton Head with good friends and my Aunt & Uncle.........We continue to enjoy keeping busy, seeing new places and things and always making time for friends and family. Looking forward to seeing what Fall has in store........DC is on the list and looking forward to a special project being revealed and coming to life.......

This weekend we enjoyed a picnic with friends at our favorite local park and a night with our wonderful college pal after cheering on his soccer team to victory-OU vs Xavier!

Other than Miss Elle being covered in bug bites and watching the poor thing having discomfort, it was a pretty good weekend and while I always have such incredibly mixed feelings, I am so looking forward to a weekend up at the lake over Labor Day. Labor Day will always remain a special Holiday as it was the last time I was up-north with my parents.....

I can't wait to see friends, my Sister and Aydan, and enjoy a glass of wine on the dock and breath that fresh Harrison air....