The vivid sunset is inviting me to take one last look, the final good-bye til next summer. Miss Summer is going, going, gone.

Her sister, Miss Fall, has made her appearance. The days are getting shorter, the mornings a bit cooler, and the leaves are turning colors. I love fall: warm days, cool nights, swirling leaves floating from trees. And pumpkins! Lots of pumpkins. She is showing us a big harvest full moon this week, too. What an entrance!

My hummingbirds have taken flight to a warmer climate. I call them “my hummingbirds” for I anticipate their arrival each summer like a mother expecting her new born. I nurture them. I feed them. I talk to them. I photograph them. Their feeders hang full and abandoned now. I already miss them, and it’s only been a week since the start of the new season. I wish them safe travels and can’t wait to see them again next year.

We took a trip to the mountains last week to relax and rejuvenate. The busy holiday season will be upon us before we know it. Our little Tuco is such a good traveler. He loves camping and exploring as much as we do. He went trail riding, fishing, hiking, and even had a buddy to play with this time. He does have one thing he needs to work on though, sharing. He gets a bit selfish with his toys and treats, and gets a little jealous if we give our attention to other dogs. He has things to learn yet, after all, he’s still a baby.

We are getting ready for some fall book sale events next month. The first one coming up is the Utah Honey Harvest Festival in Grantsville, Utah. Friday October 13th from 12 PM - 6 PM. Then Saturday the 14th from 10 AM - 6 PM. Check out Clark Historic Farm Utah Honey Harvest Festival for more information.

The second event is Strut Your Mutt on Saturday October 21st from 10 AM - 2 PM in Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information check out the event at Best Friends Animal Society.

That’s it for this month. Hope you had a wonderful summer and look forward to a gorgeous fall season. Til next time.

God bless and stay safe.

Skip’s mom, Cb