Monday, July 13, 2009

Summer Is....
























Playing "castle" using boxes leftover from moving, naturally dyed play silks, crowns and a dragon puppet...










Gardening -- weeding, trimming, planting, harvesting...
















Lessons -- fencing, guitar, clarinet, gymnastics, dance, sewing...
















Camp -- computer, aquatics, Waldorf, Girl Scouts...















Learning to ride bikes at home, then by the river...













Baking -- bread, zucchini bread, muffins from scratch...












Visiting relatives...














Participating in a fairy and a nature table swap...


















Enjoying our new home....

17 comments:

Jill said...

Summer is full of so many fine things for your family. Isn't it wonderful to have the time to reflect on what makes us so happy during the summer? Good to see you are settling in to your new, beautiful home.

Jodie said...

This is a great example of what life is really meant for--LIVING. Today my neighbor, a single mom had me check on her son, age 12, while she was at work. She couldn't reach him by phone, and called me to go check on him. He was home alone in front of the TV, and I saw violence on the screen, was he fine? I don't think so....... I am just grateful that I am here with my kids to give them loving guidance. I invited her son over to my house and he played dress up in our army clothes and had a great time playing. Yes, a happy ending!

Rick Tan III said...

You guys are always up to something! The kids are having a wonderful time enjoying their activities, their home, and their precious family time.

Joy said...

Wow, it looks like you're having quite the summer!

LillyZoo said...

Wonderful life! It looks like things are as usual even though you just moved!

Acorn to Oak said...

What a fabulous summer so far and it's only mid-July! :-D

Grandma said...

Love the pictures of summer fun! I have always looked forward to summer as a kid, as a mom and now as a grandma. Summer holds the sweetest memories and your photos are proof of that! Love you all dearly.

Tahara said...

Great photos!...It looks like you are having a great summer...It also looks like you are enjoying your new home...

I love this blog...It inspires me and makes me feel good :-)

Jen said...

What a fun post, Jennifer :) You guys are really loving and living life, which is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

Jenn said...

My son would love fencing lessons! How cool! :0)

SE'LAH... said...

What a beautiful post. You capture the essence of summer.

Lovely.

Lisa said...

Perfect definition of summer! Your new home is so gorgeous!

Lisa ;)

onegoldensun said...

It looks that your family is enjoying a sweet, full and well balanced summer! I love that all the wonderful enrichments paired with pleasures of the home, like baking bread and harvesting from the garden.

Unknown said...

Love all these beautiful summer blessings! Just found your blog off a link. Love your attitude and simple life!

Melissa said...

I am always happily amazed at how many experiences you create for your children. :) They are so lucky in you.

Michelle said...

What a beautiful summer you're having:-) Wishing you many years of happiness in your new home!!

Stephanie said...

Sounds so awesome!!
What more could you want of a summer?
So many beautiful things.