It’s official, summer is over and now it’s autumn. However, when has Memphis followed the official rules? As we wrap up our delightful summer, I’d like to take a moment to remember my favorite summer-things:
1. watermelon… pure deliciousness AND hydrating!
2. lightening bugs… the official herald of summer
3. tomatoes… oh, I could write for days about how much I love tomatoes
4. fresh cut grass… I love that smell!
5. Memphis heat… we complain about it, but deep down we’re super-proud of our ability to survive it.
6. summer pies… blueberries, and blackberries, and peaches oh my!
7. farmers’ markets
8. fresh basil
9. summer camp (ok that was when I was littler, but I still think it’s great!)
10. did I already mention tomatoes? 
What are your favorite summer things? And how about what you look forward to with autumn?
I think you hit on most of my favorites, though I have to include big pitchers of freshly-made lemonade and how satisfying a cold beer can be, especially if you’re lingering on a porch somewhere with friends.
as for fall, I’m ready for apples in all forms, corduroy pants, carving pumpkins, the first breath of cool air when you step outside to get the paper.
My favorite things about Summer are always working in the garden with my two children. You know children learn so much more when they can actually get their “hands dirty”.
Canning peaches for the very first time. Making peach jelly and cranberry/banana jam.
Swimming at the YMCA with the kids. My 3 year old start swimming by himself this year.
What I enjoy about Fall:
Most of all my wedding anniversary (12 years this month)
Entering the Mid-South Fair (even if it isn’t at our beloved fairgrounds)
Baking, baking, baking
Jackets and long soft scarves~