Summer Nights

It won't be too much longer before it starts cooling off. Even here in the Bay Area, we are having a taste of the cooler months ahead. But, as I sit watching the clouds roll in from the North, I'm reminded that it is still summer by the crickets chirping outside the windows. Summer has always been my favorite season (mostly because of the warm weather and long days). That will happen to you if you grow up in the Midwest with our bitter cold winters. Jade won't be returning to school for another week, but as Labor Day approaches, there's just a feel of Fall in the air. 

Jade spent another week here with John and me and I enjoyed every minute of it. She's always been the one that's brought the family together. Last Sunday, John and I had my entire family over for a barbecue that resulted in lots of laughs, full bellies (from the delicious NY strip steak, chicken and corn on the cob that came from the grill - thank you, my Johnny!) and some really good quality time spent with family. When I was Jade's age, I didn't really care much about seeing family and staying in touch with them, but its changed for me now that I'm older. I value those bonds I have with what little family I'm close to. The night slipped away before I could get any photos (oops), but I did end up taking a few photos between shopping and our dog, Pei begging for our French toast on Sunday.

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