September

September started with lots of rain and clouds and 

ended with lots of blue sky and sunshine!

September 1st: Daughter Jami, Matt & Izzy were in Oregon to pick up a dog and my sister-in-law, Nancy (& Bruce) was visiting in the area from PA.  How awesome that they were able to connect for a few minutes.

We met the Martinson's new dog, Ben.....our new grand dog.  

Isn't he a cutie?

Dinner with friends (the Hulien's) in Healy at the 49th State Brewing Co.  It was a beautiful 1-1/2 hour drive down with yellow and golden scenery. Very good food and great company.  On the way home, we caught a glimpse of Mt. McKinley (Denali) with the pink sunset behind it. My iPhone camera didn't do it justice but it's a good reminder of a beautiful view.  

I love the fall colors.....

Nicole and I made our annual trip up to Murphy Dome. 

Mom and Dad's ashes are spread at the top of the Dome, 

so I enjoy driving up to "remember" and to view the beautiful fall colors.

 Our D-I-L, Nicole, celebrated another birthday.  

 These flowers are still hanging on even after several frosts.  

I enjoyed the neighbors impatiens by their mailbox.  

On the last day of September, my one sunflower got bit by the frost.  

I cut it and brought it inside....only to realize it was accompanied by LOTS of little bugs.  

Now I only have this picture.  

Three months until we start gaining daylight.