September

The Monarchs

and Black Swallowtails

came to the flowers as soon as the rain stopped.

I am ready for September.

My calendar is full

of wonderful days to celebrate.

I brought out the September journal.

I have just enough room to write about
the daily events of 2010.

There will be poems to read

and things to learn.

I am always learning.

Always looking for different ways
 to use photographs.

These are clown days at my house.

Sad clowns

silly clowns,

very pretty clowns.

Our decorating is finished
for September.

As Autumn approaches I
begin my shadow art.

I am planing my harvest table.

I am gathering acorns and

reading about the history of puppets.

I am remembering

the fun of the circus.

The sun came out.
 Two Red Spotted Purple

butterflies graced the garden.

I am looking forward to
 the surprises,

 to the fun,

and sharing September's stories.

Happy September.