Where is Summer?

I've been looking everywhere and I can't seem to be able to find summer. It seems I've lost it somewhere between the craziness and the growing children.

Wow, so yeah. Summer has come and is just about gone and I really don't have much to say about it. We have been busy doing little things. I must admit though, I am happy that summer is about over. Fall is my absolute FAVORITE time of year. There is something about the smells that are in the air and the crispness that you feel on your skin. I love sweaters and jeans and hoodies. I love cider and doughnuts from Haus'. I love pumpkin spice cappuccino. I love Auntie's stew in the fall (reminds of me when Merci was born). I love the colors that are fall...brown, red, orange, and yellow. I love that my birthday is in the fall. Not so much lovin' that I'm hitting 30 this year, but I still can't wait for fall! How about ya'll? What do you think about fall? What is your favorite time of year?

Mike and I actually had our first date night since having Merci the other night. I couldn't believe it, but neither of us could think of a time that we have had to ourselves without either of the kids. Thanks to Auntie and Uncle Frank (who watched the kids) we enjoyed an amazing dinner at The Texas Roadhouse . We haven't been there since Camden was younger than Merci is now. Anyone will tell you that one of my favorite places to eat out is at the Outback. But I have to say that I really think the place gives them a run for their money. They have the best honey butter for their hot rolls that they give you and they have sweet tea. I love sweet tea and you can tell this is the real stuff, brewed. Even better, Mike and I had a good time and good conversation. Camden then stayed the night so we just picked up Merci and headed home.
The next day I meet up with Auntie at the mall. We did a little shopping and had an enjoyable lunch together.

I found out today that a dear friend of mine is a real rough situation. I have been quick to judge the circumstances and feel terrible for doing so. I judged the situation only in my mind. But I feel terrible nonetheless for doing so. I never knew all that she has gone through in her life and now it has taken it's toll. I have been praying for her and my heart really goes out to her and her family.

Well, I'm sure I could find more to go on about but my body is telling me that I should be sleeping. So I think I'm going to drag myself off to bed. I am planning on getting up early tomorrow seeing as Mike will be leaving for Promise Keepers at about 8:00 a.m. He won't be back until late Saturday evening/night. So, I really should head to bed. Goodnight all.