Remember that sense of freedom as a child when summer rolled around? The days and nights blended together with the intoxicating mix of watermelon in the garden, toes in some sort of water source, adventuresome car trips and fireflies in jars. You rode bikes with your friends for miles, played tag late into the night, and counted the days until overnight camp. Is this experience even possible anymore? If I could turn back time I would spend some more time in the summers of my childhood. The next best thing, sort of, is to bring some of that summer joy into my home.
Lighthouses bring back memories of sandy beaches and salty water…and the thrill of the boardwalk at night.
I am beginning to love the combination of light blue and yellow…lemons with a sugar straw and watermelons are happy tastes of summer.
Sunflowers that towered over our heads!
The delicious bounty of a garden…nothing tastes better than a homegrown tomato
The awe of standing near the edge of the sea and realizing just how small you are!
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Beautiful photos! Your post has captured the feel of childhood summers that brings back delightful memories. Sometimes, I too wish for those carefree days of long ago. Sun warm tomatoes fresh from the vine can not be equaled by anything. Thank-you for this lovely post. The Princess is so adorable and seems to be enjoying her summer too!
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Perhaps I look back with rose colored glasses but I would not change a single thing about my childhood summers. I hope princess has the same nostalgia someday.
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I miss our summer nights we shared they were some good times!
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Too cute!
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I’m a first-time visitor! Your daughter is adorable. She reminds me of our youngest! And your style . . . oh my, I could move in! It’s perfect! So blessed to be here this Monday morning!
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Thank you for visiting! If you live close by come on over for coffee. Our princess is the absolute joy of our lives and it still amazes me how perfectly she fit into our family. God always has a perfect plan. Enjoy these final weeks before summer ends!
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Everyone is so sad when summer comes to an end. I will miss the veggies from the Farmers Market and watermelon! Love the lighthouses on your staircase and your little princess is a doll! Fun post. Happy Monday!
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I almost cry the first week I have to buy tomatoes at the supermarket. I do put up lots of tomato sauce to last the winter. Our garden is pretty small but my hero does a wonderful job in it every year.
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Summertime is a lovely time that I never want to end. Love your lighthouses on the stairs; charming! Fresh tomatoes from the garden; yum, nothing quite as delicious this time time of year! Every child needs to feel the sand between his or her toes and the warm water flowing in and out of the ocean. I so enjoyed reading your post as it brought back many wonderful childhood memories. Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful day, Amy.
Blessings,
Sandi
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I do love Fall but there is something about Summer that holds my heart. I think it is the season of memories!
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Amen my friend! Loved summer as a child and wished it would never end. Spreading summer around our home is an adult way of enjoying it! Heading to Disneyland and the beach next week with some of our kids and grands. Our last Hurrah to summer! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
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Can’t believe it is back to school time. Where did summer go?
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I love the blue and yellow combo too. A dear friend used that combo as her wedding colors and it was so pretty! And how cute is that little pink swimsuit? Adorable!
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Lovely photos, and I totally agree about the homegrown tomatoes! Visiting from Friendship Friday.
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Just the thought of that sense of freedom gives me a nostalgic feeling! Summer childhoods certainly were carefree times for me! Summer road trips were great and, even though, we were all packed into a stationwagon without seatbelts or airconditioning, we somehow survived and lived to tell about it!
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And drank from garden hoses, ate strawberries without washing and organized games without adult supervision or guidance…summer was awesome!
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Summer is always a special time with our children. Mine are all grown.
Your daughter is so cute standing at the water’s edge.
Happy TOHOT!
Laura
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I want to time to just slow down. I can’t believe we have entered back to school time.
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I love the lighthouses going up the steps. And your daughter is a doll 🙂
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Thank you. She is a joyful spirit and a true delight to see each day! We spent our honeymoon in a lighthouse in Maine so they are very special to us.
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What I would bring back was how long summer seemed when I was little. Now, it’s just a blip of time.
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Just one day of those long ago summers would make me happy…bring on the koolaide!
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I too love the lighthouses! Would love to bring back the lazy days of summer! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Create, Bake & Make!
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We stayed in a lighthouse in Maine on our honeymoon…such happy memories.
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It seems like summer gets shorter every year. Summers were wonderful when I was a kid. Fire flies is one of my memories. The veggies from your garden look delicious. Tomatoes are a special favorite of mine. Thank you for sharing your beautiful post at Snickerdoodle Create, Bake, & Make.
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I know…I need to back to school shop. I seems like the pool just opened yesterday.
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Homegrown tomatoes are the best! Have a great rest of your summer 🙂
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
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The very best with basil and mozzarella cheese!
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Yes I was thinking about Red Rover and catching fireflies! Thanks for stirring the summer days memories of a time that does not seem to be here now, but as we long for it we can show our children and grandchildren how to enjoy some of these carefree activities that made summer feel as long or longer than summer did!
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What a would not give to drink cherry koolaide and run through the sprinklers just one more time as a youth…
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Love your photos! You definitely capture the essence of summer!
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Your words made took me straight back to being a child! What lovely memories!! I Love your collection of beautiful photos and boy did you have a good harvest of tomatoes! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing over at Waste Not Wednesday!
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I love the beauty of Fall but feel a little sad at the end of the summer.
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Summer is great! It sounds like you had some amazing times during the summer. I remember going camping a lot with my family.
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I love fall but I always feel a bit summer at the end of the summer
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I have tried really hard to allow my children to have a summer like I remember. Late nights, lots of exploring, and fun. I love fall and cant wait for it, but I will miss the lazy days of summer for sure!
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I agree completely. When did summer become so scheduled?
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Great insight! Love the lighthouses, too. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
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What a beautiful summer you have created in your home! 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! 🙂
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