I have no idea where the summer has gone. But I’m pretty clear on where I have gone! Hmm… Lake Blue Ridge GA (twice), Lake Rabun GA, Eufaula AL, Destin FL, Huntsville AL, and Albany GA. Lotsa travel, people. The hubs likes to pick up and go. 🙂 We’ve had a busy summer and it’s already winding down… soon I’ll be brushing up on my curriculum and brainstorming bulletin boards for my classroom. Yikes! This week it’s all about the boys… orientations and schedule pick-ups and (gasp!) senior portraits!
Forgive me while I pull a Scarlett O’Hara… I won’t think about that today; I’ll think about that tomorrow.
I’m still dwelling in July and July was full of fun stuff, so here are my favorite things from the past few weeks. 🙂
1. Cousins…
Last year, my kids and cousins took this photo on their annual beach trip.
This year they took this one, in honor of sweet Kaely, whom we lost on April 13th to a drunk driver.
I love this. Then we were joined by our young cousins from Austin and had some crazy fun times…
Good family times. 🙂
2. Successful thrifting!
And one of my all-time favorite scores from this past weekend…
Does this ROCK or what??
3. Fresh coats of paint.
Amazing what a difference this makes, no??
4. Finishing Touches.
So nice to have the porch finished!!
5. A great book.
Source: amazon.com via Heidi on Pinterest
If you haven’t read this one (or The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), you are missing out. Excellent writing (take THAT Fifty Shades of Grey!) and a riveting plot. I’ve burned some midnight oil with this one.
And there you have it!! Hope y’all have a wonderful Wednesday… and happy August to you!
Linking up here…
what a sweet tribute picture for Kaley. Glad you had a great summer.
that photo brought tears to my eyes…. i know kaely could see it.
Nice tribute to their cousin.
The crate is awesome, and at least now you know where to look when you think someone has a screw loose!
~Bliss~
I long for a big family like yours!! And your thrift scores aren’t bad either!
Kelly
I never know where the time goes, giggle. I love the photo of everyone making a heart. Love it! Thank you for your bloggy friendship and for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
Wow check out that old “Milton” box!! and I love The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo too! Have you seen the movie?! It’s a good one too 🙂
What a great post! I feel the same way…summer is winding down – and it just got started! Time sure flies. That box is a crack up – what a fun find. Keep enjoying the summer…what few weeks we have left 🙂
Heidi… WOW!! I’d say you had a FANTABULOUS summer!!! What a blessing! I am so so sorry for your loss… Kaely will forever live in all your hearts!! What a beautiful family!!
Thank you so much for joining us in Thursdays Favorite Things Blog Hop! With His grace, wishing you peace and many blessings to you and yours… Carla
Love those cousin photos…so clever and touching! I feel the “dog days of summer” slipping away quickly as well…especially as I prepare for my oldest to leave for college this fall…sniff, sniff!
Heidi,
Heidi,
What is that book about? Do you think it’s a good book for book club?
Love your month….especially the K :). I know she is smiling from heaven 🙂
Have a wonderful day!
karianne
Those pictures of your kids and their cousins is so perfect!!! What a perfect tribute. What a fun summer you’ve had. 🙂
Paint does wonders for lightening up a room (and I love the prayer pillow too!).
The pics of your family are precious. 🙂