instagram: a peek at summer thru an iPhone
Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:01AM This is the first summer in years that our family has not been able to take a vacation- big or small. This was also the first summer I would be without my big girl camera. I dropped it. I was sure we would be bored, that time would crawl and I would never have another photograph. Boy was I wrong. June 6th was the official start of our summer break and our plate has been full since that day. We have run the gammit from the saddest of days- losing a loved one, to the happiest of the year- the birth of my first granddaughter, and a summer full of everything else in between. Here is what filled the weeks of a good old fashioned "Stay at Home Summer."
DAILY EXCURSIONS. sea world. brevard zoo. universal studios. mini golf. harmony golf course.
BEDROOM MAKEOVER. painting. sanding. figuring. gathering. sewing. re-purposing.
IN THE STUDIO. stamping. dyeing. journaling. stitching. recycling. sketching.
JUGGLING JULY. time with dad. rainstorms. fireworks. working out. big top baby-q.
THE BIG DAY. on our way. waiting with our girl. meeting lincoln. thankful for miracles. making memories.
ROCKIN THIS STUFF. hairdos. mannequin moves. Gavotte. iTunes. shades.
THIS STUFF HAPPENED. dirt road detours. pit stops. jewelry making. beach days. together. sunsets.
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH (2) LENSES: this route every 2 weeks. the day i couldn't see at all. trying out some glasses. i can see this now. getting there. these over sclera lenses might just be the ticket.
LOVING OUR LINCOLN. with aunt liv. with mama. pretty pink toes. with gram. resting. with pop.
SWEET SURPRISES FROM BIG SISTER AND HER FRIEND. harry potter world and islands of adventure.
So you see, we survived a "stay at home summer." We probably garnered more memories than twenty beach vacations, and we didn't even document all of it. We played games, ran at the lake, went to the movies and out to dinner with dad. We had company from Pennsylvania twice and visits from nieces and nephews. We made pancakes and cupcakes and ate fast food too many times. We watched a tree fall on our roof and then helped dad cut it down. We felt loss and the blessing of a miracle. We laughed until we cried and then laughed some more. It was one of the most companionable summers we have had in years. It was memorable. It was perfect. And I didn't even have a big girl camera.
Reader Comments (3)
beautiful! your summer in pictures...your story...your family...YOU! sigh...you are blessed dear rae! ;)
I feel so VERY BLESSED Michelle! It was a REAL summer with REAL memories and I will cherish each and every moment. Thank you for taking the time to share in the magic! xx Rae
Congratulations on your first grand baby. My oldest Camille had her first baby (girl) in May. I am sure your heart is full to the brim with love for her, just as mine is. Love your pics and all your creations.