Goodbye Summer Sun...Hello Fall Freshness

With the long days becoming shorter, the warm breeze turning cooler, and the the green leaves coloring hues of orange, pink, and red one knows that the California summer has ended. And, with that brings fall, family gatherings, and a fresh start. 

The memories of sand between our toes, rosy red checks from too many hours playing in the sun, and the many "mini-cations" we took will hold us over until next summer. Until then, we will relish in the last few weeks of the year with friends, family, and festivities. 

Goodbye Summer Sun...Hello Fall Freshness

This weeks photo challenge on iheartfaces is to share the "Best Face Photo from Summer 2011." After careful review of the thousands stored in my Picasa, I decided on this one. You see, this photo captures the essence of our summer, as well as my daughter; And, it speaks lazy days at the beach coupled with growing independence.