remembering.

This post was inspired by the lovely Katie

The summer drew to a close on Monday, and despite the calendar stating that the first day of fall is in fact on the twenty-ninth, you can't fool me into thinking that Autumn doesn't begin as soon as summer ends. I'm an autumn girl, through and through, and sometimes wish I could live where it's forever fall.

With this summer being a lovely one, there are several things I want to remember. A good summer doesn't necessarily equate a busy one, and while most of it was spent in simplicity, it made it all the sweeter.

I want to remember...

Eating gluten free berry-full shortcake for dinner, sitting outside on the deck as the sun dipped between the trees and nestled in the middle of leafy branches, shining in dappled rays on the yard.

Waking up at the tent at Woodland, with the light streaming in and the sound of the lake lapping the shore with the woods awakening. The sense of peace and love that filled the week as we were together -- the joy that was found in the simplest things. And the laughter.

Late night movie nights with friends, chewing popcorn quietly so to listen to the movie. Feeling like family with the closest of friends.

Apple-picking Sundays, game-playing Saturdays, and lazy Friday's where we do nothing but enjoy the company of family. Filled with much popcorn eating and tonic + lime drinking.

The sound of crickets in the morning. I sometimes wish I could bottle up the sound and share it as easily as a photo.

Reading books till the early morning with a cup of tea and the night peeking through the windows. Not being able to put them down despite the fact that the clock slowly ticked on and on and the dusk soon turned to dawn.

Lying on the deck journaling with the sun shining down in slats of light on the pages.

And...celebrating the beauty of simple life with people I love.

What are some things you want to remember?