Wow, I can't believe I've actually hit 300 postings and people are still reading this stuff. At least I hope people are still reading. Well, I know my aunt and mom are, so that's at least two. Three, if you count Gump and four, if you add in my BFF. I'm ok with four. Really. It's fine.

Not only is today the momentous occasion of my 300th post, but it's also the official last day of summer. This makes me kind of sad but at the same time very happy because I love me some holidays. I think I get more excited than my kiddos during this time of year.

I love Thanksgiving and Christmas but I'd have to say that Halloween time is what really floats my boat. I get a kick out of creepy decorations and I especially enjoy pimping out my children to my great neighbors who give out full size candy bars. God bless those people. And now that my kids are older, I may subject them to theme or even better yet, matching costumes. I just haven't decided and I know they'll be squawking in complaints if I dress them like nerds. I've casually suggested they dress as members of KISS or even the Elvis Presley family, but all I've gotten are complaints in return. So much for creativity.

While I hate to see you go summer, here's your sign:

And a special welcome to the fall: