August 12, 2011
how can it be mid-August?
{slow down summer}
{slow down summer}
It felt like I was just rejoicing
that it was June.
Today's {friday} favorites?
Full of this week's summer memories.
Kids running in the yard as the evening sun sets
skipping through the sprinklers
the look of surprise on their face as the water gets them
and their laughter
oh, how I love their laughter
and me
and me
just sitting & watching my children
as they found great joy
in their time outdoors
and then they brought me joy
running to the store to grab vanilla ice cream and rootbeer
and then surprising the family
with
rootbeer floats for dessert
sweet emails
encouraging me in my homeschool journey
which stemmed from this post describing our homeschool space
where we learn
my ankle bracelet
purchased in Hilton Head
that I've worn to all my doctor's appointments
and my MRI's
and my physical therapy
{and thank you for your continued prayers}
fresh tomatoes with basil
or cantaloupe to share
{I always cut my melon in a baking pan -- catches the juices -- less mess}
and eggs made in the morning
for sweet little boys
lined up waiting on the bench at the table
love
thankful {again} for Maria, my friend
who, by the way, sang
The National Anthem
at the Minnesota Twins Game
{by herself. not kidding. makes me shake just thinking about it}
{and video coming next week. you will NOT believe how perfectly calm she looks}
{she's my hero --and friend}
and what's more summery than baseball?
or those same boys of mine
doing the wave
at home
for Maria
well, maybe it wasn't exactly the wave
but it sure was cute.
so set those sprinklers
play with your kids, and laugh, and tell your friends you love them
and really embrace and enjoy the rest of the summer.
If you'd like to add your own {friday} favorite -- write a post {or share a picture or a list or share your favorite post}, grab the button, add your link, and make sure to comment on other bloggers {friday} favorite posts -- because, remember, comments are a fave!
running to the store to grab vanilla ice cream and rootbeer
and then surprising the family
with
rootbeer floats for dessert
sweet emails
encouraging me in my homeschool journey
which stemmed from this post describing our homeschool space
where we learn
my ankle bracelet
purchased in Hilton Head
that I've worn to all my doctor's appointments
and my MRI's
and my physical therapy
{and thank you for your continued prayers}
fresh tomatoes with basil
or cantaloupe to share
{I always cut my melon in a baking pan -- catches the juices -- less mess}
and eggs made in the morning
for sweet little boys
lined up waiting on the bench at the table
love
thankful {again} for Maria, my friend
who, by the way, sang
The National Anthem
at the Minnesota Twins Game
{by herself. not kidding. makes me shake just thinking about it}
{and video coming next week. you will NOT believe how perfectly calm she looks}
{she's my hero --and friend}
and what's more summery than baseball?
or those same boys of mine
doing the wave
at home
for Maria
well, maybe it wasn't exactly the wave
but it sure was cute.
so set those sprinklers
play with your kids, and laugh, and tell your friends you love them
and really embrace and enjoy the rest of the summer.
If you'd like to add your own {friday} favorite -- write a post {or share a picture or a list or share your favorite post}, grab the button, add your link, and make sure to comment on other bloggers {friday} favorite posts -- because, remember, comments are a fave!
20 comments:
Precious pictures - I can see the lovely memories that you are building with your family :) Blessings!!
LOVE THE WAVE!! :)
I love the picture of the boys on the bench all sitting on their feet! That's how my boys sit too.
And the fun they're having in the sprinklers is contagious :) What great summery images to start the day. I will definitely try to soak up these last few weeks of summer fun.
Blessed friday to you and yours!
Great pictures! Your family is beautiful! I love those ages! Mine are teenagers.
WHAT A GREAT IDEA -- the baking sheet for melon!!! Love those toes on the bench. Have a blessed weekend :0) I am enjoying my time away with my sister and mom and little neices .... family, so special!!!
Love those sweet little toes hanging off the bench. :) And I know this isn't one of your Friday favorites but just seeing your pics makes me a wee bit jealous of that lovely soft, green grass - ours has been brown and crispy for a looooong time.
Your Fridays posts are definitely a bright spot in my day. It has been so lovely outdoors and it's good to see you all enjoying. Oh how I adore eggs and little ones who sit on their feet :) Happy Friday sweet friend. Hope you're feeling better and therapy isn't treating you too badly.
so precious. makes me smile everytime i read your favorites :) i'm taking the day off writing a post and linking up so i can catch up on all my favorite blogs. it's been too long since i visited! still praying for you...hope your shoulder is feeling a little better!
You had me at root beer float! Going on tonight's to list! With Joy, Carey
What a fun post! I love the idea of cutting cantaloupe on a tray and rootbeer floats. Sprinkers are the best!
Your photos make me :)
I love them so much! They are gorgeous! I love the picture of the feet at the bench! That's adorable!
In our sea of love
Beautiful photos - such fun!
I love the photo of all the little feet on the bench -- so presh. Such a sweet moment!
Love all these sweet memories -- so evocative of summer. Plus, you make the tomatoes look so delicious. :)
I love you, friend!!! : )
You look so young in those pictures outside playing with the kids. You are young but you look even younger than you are! And you're so pretty, although that goes without saying.
I saw the video on fb that Hannah posted. Maria has an amazing voice - what a beautiful talent she is!
Have fun at the ballet recital today!!! I hope one day I can see your ballerinas dance.
beautiful post!!!
You always have the sweetest posts and pictures. What a beautiful summer and such lovely simple joys we so often take for granted. :] Thanks for always being a voice of peace and beauty in the simplicity
Aaahhh the sprinkler. Most definitely a favorite around here. Blessings (and I loved your homeschool post too! Made me feel right at home ;) )
What a beautiful family you have, such sweet pictures. What a way to look back on the summer as you move onto a new school year! Thanks for sharing your sweet family with us!
Hi there! Just wanted to say this is such a great post and a true reminder to enjoy the little things. We've featured you on our blog at www.todaystreat.com for our Summer Favorites. Enjoy!
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