The lazy days of summer.
I remember so vividly
the feeling of summer
from my childhood.
With no place to be
and nothing special planned,
the days seemed so open and free.
I love watching my children
soak in that awesome feeling
as Griffin says
"Ah...this is the life."
at least once a day.
The backyard is the perfect place
to pull out the hose and have some
fun in the cold cold water
in the heat of the day.
I remember so vividly
the feeling of summer
from my childhood.
With no place to be
and nothing special planned,
the days seemed so open and free.
I love watching my children
soak in that awesome feeling
as Griffin says
"Ah...this is the life."
at least once a day.
The backyard is the perfect place
to pull out the hose and have some
fun in the cold cold water
in the heat of the day.
Particularly, Nana and Poppy's
backyard transforms so easily
backyard transforms so easily
into a water park and I think
that we will be found there often,
floating the day away.
How could so much fun be waiting
in the shade of the
tall Pine trees
that stand proudly
in their yard?
Ah...the freedom
of Summer!
that we will be found there often,
floating the day away.
How could so much fun be waiting
in the shade of the
tall Pine trees
that stand proudly
in their yard?
Ah...the freedom
of Summer!
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30 comments:
I love the carefree-ness of summer. We still have a couple weeks of school left.
You don't have to travel far to have great fun!
Beautiful post...
Summer is definitely here, weather-wise, but we're still waiting for school to finish before "real" summer starts for us. :)
Love the happy pics! :)
Ahh ... kids in wading pools and time to wile away the days? Priceless! Thanx for the lovely post!
That hilarious, "Ah this is the life."
have a great week!
That IS the life. Seems very rare these days that I have days with nothing on the agenda. But when they do happen, it's wonderful!
Lovely! ♥
Looks like so much fun! Great photos.
These photos really do remind me of my childhood. Summer didn't seem nearly as hot and much more fun then!
WOO HOO Summer!!!! As long as I have my air conditioner I'm happy! LOL
Love the water fun....we have a Nannie and Poppy:)
Tiffany
Sprinklers are SO much fun! I love it!
What fun! I love the inflateable pool, it's too cute!
So much fun in one post! I love summer!
So true. I'm glad that your kids are able to enjoy it. Some of the kids around here are so scheduled up that they don't get an opportunity to just hang out in the back yard and be free to do whatever comes naturally.
=)
I love the pictures. Wish we could do that here. It has been cold and rainy.
I couldn't get the picture to work on my blog. But I did link up.
The freedom is exactly right!! We are similar in that regard that we give our children freedom to just be. Griffin is such a cool little guy--and yes--childhood IS really the life. But so is motherhood, really when we let ourselves play too.
LOVE all of these, Leigh and your take on parenthood. As always, excellent, excellent. :)
So apparently I will be coming to your parents house to cool my kids off. I love that sunshade thing he is under where did you get that?? I need to look into just a basic small pool yep
I always love your perspective! Seeing life through the eye of your camera just fascinates me!
Awwwwwh that looks so fun and refreshing... Love that huge umbrella :) Happy Tuesday!
Cherish those moments as those days of innocent fun don't last. I can remember my boys having wonderful fun with their pool all those years ago.
Rosie
leavesnbloom photography
I'm dying seeing everyone's pictures of fun in the sun and water! This is the weirdest June weather ever... I want me some sun!
Love your pictures... they are making me envious of summer. ;-)
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Great pics! I love it when I hear my boy say, "Ah, it's good to be home," after we've been out and about.
they have those great big umbrella shade tents at Academy (Sports).
They cost about $69.00, are portable, have 55 UVA sun protection, can be handled by one person, and the KIDS love it!
PS. They work well at the beach, too. I'd get an anchor/cover (sold separately) to cover the little spiky thing that sticks into the ground.
Perfect summer shots!
Love the idea of looking for /documenting happiness!
Just found your blog and am really enjoying it!
I am going to be happy!! It is my goal...to enjoy this summer...really enjoy it!!
Agreed. There are a lifetime of memories in summer.
LisaDay
i LOVED the days as a kid playing in the pool. So wonderful.
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