Thursday, July 1, 2010

summer days...overflowing

I had dreams of long, lazy summer days filled with board games and swimming and reading books on the hammock.  In reality, our summer has been busier than I suspected.  We've been out and about running here and there.  There have been some quiet days but I've had to re-adjust my expectations to fit better with reality. And, as I reflect on the days that have flown by, I have to say that although it's been busy, it's been good!  In between all the busy-ness we've found time to:
{make new friends}
{enjoy new views}
{celebrate: Maggie auditioned and was cast in next year's production!}
{unearth hidden gems}
{dream about the bounty}
{hope for the future}
{wonder at the beauty}
{dry out}
{get reacquainted with old friends}
No matter what your dreams for summer involve I hope that your summer is full to the brim with fun and overflowing with good things!

22 comments:

The WoodLand School said...

I love how lush and green everything looks! Congrats to Maggie ... what a wonderful play that is! Have you seen the movie?

Christina said...

Lovely, as always. Summer is always like that: the anticipation of ease confronts the reality of life. : ) But it's a good thing, really.

Meg said...

Your summer looks beautiful! I hope you'll get things slowed down enough to do a few of the things you had envisioned.

val said...

How Great is our God, His creation is awesome and we can gaze and wonder at it and be Thankful.
Thank You for reminding us of the beauty around - wherever we live.
Val <><

Imene said...

My dreams for summer are to learn to enjoy what I have and not what I miss. And maybe sneek in some reading and knitting, they're always in my bag and I always hope for a moment to use them...but it's just to busy ;o)
As I said what I have...

Tonya Gunn said...

It is fun to see that we both have theatrically gifted children! We are in the midst of a summer theater production and it is busy.
Everything looks beautiful.
Warm wishes, Tonya

Gloria said...

Beautiful summer, beautiful photos capturing it!
Mine has been pretty busy too. But, that can be a good thing!
Congrats to Maggie! How fun that will be for her (and you)...:)

Gigi said...

Beautiful photos and so glad to hear you're having a good summer! Me too!
Blessings to you and yours,
G

Tracy said...

Looks like a good summer so far there, Lisa! It's funny isn't it, how we make up grand plans for the summer, and the summer often turns out different--great, but different than our list! ;o) Congrats to Maggie on the part--hooray! Wishing you all a Happy July 4th weekend ((HUGS))

Kristyn Knits said...

I admire your willingness to change your expectations to fit your reality. I have a hard time doing that! looks like every bit of the day is being enjoyed and treasured! have fun on your adventures.

Anna said...

What lovely images of your summer! Hope you are enjoying it.

At Home Mommy Knits said...

Perfect images for a lovely summer with your family!

Heather said...

Wow, that looks like a lot of wonderful time spent together, and enjoying this wonderful season.

Unknown said...

We are having a similar summer. I envisioned it a bit more relaxing...but it has been a blast so far, so i can't complain about the busyness!
glad you are enjoying your Summer!
Suzy

Stephanie said...

Love the new friend! Your summer is looking just wonderful, you'd never know by the photos that it's been very busy.

Anonymous said...

gorgeous butterfly!! ;) glad you got a picture of it! =D hahaha
Emily

Audra said...

Beautiful photographs! Thanks for sharing glimpses into your day!

Sewn With Grace said...

I'm so glad you found me so I could find you! I'm off to learn more about you through your posts. Have a blessed 4th of July!

amanda said...

Your summer looks absolutely perfect! We don't finish school until 23rd July so haven't really started ours yet. We are enjoying some very untypically English sunny weather though!

Hope you get a day in the hammock soon!

~ The Jolly Bee ~ said...

Congrats to your daughter -- first! And second, it sounds like busy times, but very good times. Enjoy. My mother always said after the Fourth of July, summer is practically over (that always brought me down!).

MamaQ said...

these photos say so much and capture such an essence of summer and who you are. lovely.

a friend to knit with said...

can you believe how quickly the summer is whirling by?!
i am honestly trying to enjoy every passing ever fast moment.
love how you captured so much in this post.
and i am SO making your salad this week... even the kids will eat the craisins! xx