I'm Not Good with Goodbyes.

I haven't posted an eco-post in quite some time. I was all set to post about organic food and corn subsidies (enthralling, truly!), but in honor of summer officially ending today (in the northern hemisphere, at least), I'm going to share some photos from Labor Day. Since Labor Day is also known as: Last Week Day Off Work Until Thanksgiving, it only makes sense to spend as much time as possible outdoors. My grandma had a picnic at my grandparents' lovely home in the woods, where bubbles, bonfires, and boys abounded. It was fabulous.

My favorite curly-haired cousin.

Riding in Grandpa's tractor. I love this - Dominic gripping his dad's neck, the big earmuffs, Justin trying to catch up...And the insanely lush trees. Mmm, greenery.

Normally, I'm not a big Crocs person. But these tiny, two-year-old sized ones are just plain adorable. (As seen on curly-haired cousin.)

There was much tetherball playing to be had my grandparents' beautiful, green backyard. Tetherball simultaneously reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite and third grade.

Grandma has a green thumb, obviously. (I, on the other hand, killed the rose bush Mike bought me last summer. It was pathetic.)

No matter how gorgeous or full of pumpkin-flavored food and cute clothes fall may be, I will always love summer the most. Sunshine, tan lines, and iced tea make me happy.

Fall is filled with lovely things, though. Particularly my birthday, crunchy leaves, sweaters, apple cider, a trip to Hocking Hills, and pumpkin donuts.

Fall, I adore you. Just don't let winter come, okay?