Summer's over

The perfect last summer weekend. Although, here in Montana it is starting to look like Fall. The high country colors are starting and we've had snow on the peaks. Today I took a hike with my niece. Actually 2 short hikes about a total of 5 miles in length. Saw a couple of beautiful waterfalls and the woods were peaceful except for a lot of families cramming the last of the season in on the trails. Every one of us greeted each other on the trail. Took pictures for the other. Something about nature on a nice day that creates fellowship. We all know what is coming. The long dark winter and if one isn't a skier like myself, it's too long. In my next life I think I'll be a bear. Eat myself silly all summer and fall, sleep out the winter unfazed and give birth in my sleep to a baby the size of a peanut. Now that's life!