fall encroaching

Charlotte would live on our back patio if she could.  She will often make her way to the back door, point, and say, "Siiiiiiiiiiiiiide!' Once her shoes are on and she is released into the backyard, she is content to amble around picking up rocks and demolishing flowers.

And we have to do as much of this as possible these days.  Fall will be here soon, and the rain, too.