I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....with my guys!

Name: Michelle

Location: Illinois, USA

"I am...enjoying this summer evening with my guys but scared to flash forward to when this really does happen!" - Michelle

For now, DAD  powered driving is best! {smile}

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....with a happy girl

Name: Tanis

Location: Canada

"My daughter has special needs and last summer when we tried to go she was quite upset and it ended in tears from both me and Melia. I thought we would try again and I am so happy that she actually enjoyed it this year- for the most part. Look at that smile!" - Tanis

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....by achieving!

 Name: Melissa

Location: Minnesota, USA

"After the birth of my 3rd child by c-section 5 months ago, I set a goal to run a marathon in 2015.  This is a picture of my husband and I finishing our first race- 4 miles, and the first step in our marathon quest.  Even though I finished last, the achievement of even finishing is something that I'm incredibly proud of.  Our next race is in a few weeks and I couldn't be more excited!" - Melissa

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....Go CARDS!

Name: Lauren

Location: Missouri, USA

"Summer is Cardinal baseball in the hot STL heat. Go Cards!" - Lauren

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....with a little toss

Name: Kati

Location: Kansas, USA

"Sometimes all you need is a little toss from a friend to get your feet, er self, wet!" - Kati

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....with traditions

 Name: Patti

Location: Michigan, USA

"Beach day - a yearly tradition with my nieces.  We go the 1st Friday that we are all out of school for the summer." - Patti

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....lake style

Name: Jen

Location: Texas, USA

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....roses in full bloom

Name: Elisana

Location: New York, USA

"I am enjoying summertime by appreciating the beauty and scent of the roses in full bloom at the neighbor's garden, since I haven't been able to keep my plants alive for long..." - Elisana

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....little ones helping

Name: Christy

Location: Utah, USA

"How hubby gets it done. Mowing the lawn with my daughter on his shoulders. Summer work gets done better with little ones helping out." - Christy

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....at the rodeo

 Name: Leah

Location: Montana, USA

"We dressed our 4 month old son in a Wrangler onesie and cowboy hat before heading to the rodeo last weekend to cheer on two of his uncles.. This photo of him just melts my heart!" - Leah

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....on call!!

Name: Heather

Location: Texas, USA

Nothing is better than work calling you & telling you NOT to come in! Extra time with the family in the sun, at a waterpark with our new church....yes, please & thank you!" - Heather

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....rain and my sun dress

Name: Samantha

Location: Wales, UK

"In Wales it rains. A lot. I don't let that put me off enjoying my sun dress in the garden though." - Samantha

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....with my kids home!

Name: Michelle

Location: Washington, USA

"All four of our children were home for a couple weeks during the summer.  I love it when we’re all together as a family!" - Michelle

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....babies and bubbles

Name: Janae

Location: Idaho, USA

"My nieces and nephews are simply irresistable to take photos of. And bubbles makes it a fun photoshoot for me and for them!" - Janae

August - photo challenge

The Theme for August is a PHOTO CHALLENGE! I will be sharing 31 days of what I see through my camera lens with a new theme each day. I'd love to have you jump in and participate. You can submit YOUR photos to be shared for a particular day/theme (see list below) or sit back and enjoy mine!

Day 1 - photo of yourself

Day 2 - photo of something you own in your favorite color

Day 3 -  fun with chalk

Day 4 - morning photo
Day 5 - photo of a favorite nook/space in your home

Day 6 - photo of yourself working

Day 7 - photo out your kitchen window

Day 8 - What you wore today

Day 9 - photo of a shadow

Day 10 - photo of our shoes

Day 11 - a favorite activity

Day 12 - photo of your hands or family hands

Day 13 - something you have made

Day 14 - a favorite treat

Day 15 - something that makes you cry

Day 16 - photo with a friend

Day 17 - photo of your night

Day 18 - photo of a relative

Day 19 - a place you go often

Day 20 - your current love (spouse or significant other)

Day 21 - A photo using reflection (mirror/glass,etc)

Day 22 - getting ready for the day

Day 23 - photo of someone walking

Day 24 - an architectural feature in your home

Day 25 - something old

Day 26 - something new

Day 27 - something borrowed

Day 28 - something blue

Day 29 - photo of sunlight

Day 30 - black and white photo

Day 31 - rainbow of colors photo

It's fun to snap photos just for fun and that is what August is all about. As summer winds down and school begins again, have a little fun with your camera! 

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....at the park

Name: Schona 

Location: Washington State, USA

"Up here in WA state we haven't gotten to summer yet really. So when its actually bearable we go out and have fun. My 8 year old took this of Me (in black) My hubby and his sister playing at the park. :) We love to have a good time." - Schona

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....the simple things

Name: Christy

Location: Utah, USA

"Splashing and playing in the kitchen sink with my baby girl. I love how kids make you slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. Summer time + any kind of water = Perfection." - Christy

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....being married

 Name: Kassi

Location: Arizona, USA

"I am enjoying summer by FINALLY marrying my best friend!" - Kassi

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....drinks & slushies

Name: Katri

Location: Utah, USA

"From 2-4 Sonic Drive-in has the best thing imaginable, half-priced drinks and slushes. My roommates and I will go at least weekly. It definitely brightens up our summer :)" - Katri

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....sleeping in

Name: Char

Location: Utah, USA

"Summertime means no alarms, sleeping in, and watching SpongeBob in mom's bed." - Char

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....at the ball field

Name: Jan

Location: California, USA

"In the summer we go to ballgames, lots of ballgames, both major and minor league.  This is the California half of my family, the rest are in NC." - Jan

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....taking photos

Name: Janae

Location: Idaho, USA

"I'm always trying to find something or somewhere new to take photos of my lil' babies. Chalk can be completely different everytime, but all in your own backyard!" - Janae

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....blanket under the sun

Name: Christy

Location: Utah, USA

"Enjoying the yummy smell of my baby girl outside on a blanket together. We love to lay together outside, looking at the sunny sky and playing with my other 2 kids. Summer time fun at it's best!" - Christy

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....trip to London

Name: Jennifer

Location: Utah, USA

"My daughter and I in front of The Globe Theater in London." - Jennifer

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....bonding

Name: Andrea

Location: Indiana, USA

"I am thoroughly enjoying watching our 3 children bond.  I am seeing it proven over and over again that family is defined more by love than by blood." - Andrea

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....polka dots and the pool

Name: Julie

Location: Idaho, USA

"Enjoying the summer in her new pool!  She loves it!" - Julie

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....on the river

Name: Megan

Location: Ohio, USA

"We have been enjoying the rivers and lakes of Ohio by inflatable boat.  It is beautiful and we always see some neat wildlife!" - Megan

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....on the swing set

Name: Christy

Location: Utah, USA

"We love to be outside in the summer playing on our swing set. I captured this picture one day when my son was spinning around on the tire swing. Simple pure fun." - Christy

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....with my girlfriends

Name: Wendy

Location: Wisconsin, USA

"What I love about summertime is being able to travel and do overnight trips with girlfriends.  It's always wonderful to get out of  the house and see a different part of the world!" - Wendy

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....cheering my heart out

Name: Becky

Location: Arizona, USA

"This Summer = Swim team and weekly swim meets and cheering our hearts out for our little ones embarking on this new adventure." - Becky

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....in the sand

Name: Megan

Location: Utah, USA

"Sometimes you have to just let them play. No matter how big the mess will be when they are done." - Megan

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....chasing my toddler

Name: Claire

Location: Amman, Jordan

" My 11 month old daughter is a bundle of energy. Summer means continuing to go on our daily field trips and now also me running after her." - Claire

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....super hero style

Name: Christy

Location: Utah, USA

"My son and his friend enjoying the summer sun together. What better way then to imagine the day away super hero style?! This is my son to a "T". He has so much energy and keeps summer entertaining!" - Christy

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....sparklers

Name: Jennifer

Location: West Virgina, USA

"Sparkler illumination via timer, long exposure and energetic daddy " - Jennifer

Summer Photo Checklist

Rebecca from Simple as That has a fun Summer PHOTO checklist! She is sharing the free download. Run over there and snag one! 

Rebecca says it is a "handy checklist of photo ideas & photography prompts {50 to be exact} to give you a little jumpstart on recording those memories!"

It's just perfect for July's theme of sharing 1 moment from how you are celebrating Summer! Thanks Rebecca! 

 

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....good ole' USA

Name: June

Location: Utah, USA

"This is a picture of my daughter and our family friend Rachel who was visiting us from New Zealand.  The day before the big parade in Provo, we took this picture of the girls in one of the front yards on the parade route.  As much as she loves being a Kiwi from NZ, she absolutely loved America and especially enjoyed the 4th of July!!  After living abroad for 7 years, we came home from living in New Zealand and Australia and were very aware of how blessed we are to live in the good ole' USA!

 

Rachel & Lindsey - friends from across the ocean, reuniting for a summer in Utah" - June

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....with silly kids

Name: Robin

Location: Texas, USA

"This is what you get when you tell kids to make a silly face!  Each child's interpretation of silly is so unique and fun and that’s what summer is about; making your own unique memories and having loads of fun while doing so!" - Robin

I am enjoying SUMMERTIME....in the pool

Name: Kristine

Location: Utah, USA

"My baby girl and me. This is how we are embracing our HOT Summer this year; with lots of dips in the water." - Kristine

July - Enjoying Summer!

"OH what do you do in the Summertime when all the world is green?" 

Are you traveling, relaxing, playing, swimming, hiking, camping, sipping lemonade on the porch....

 catching fireflies, relaxing in the sun, reading, going to a drive in movie, etc. 

Submit a snapshot of 1 moment you have captured this summer and share it! 

I'd love to see what "Summer" looks like in your neck of the woods! 


To get you in the Summertime mood how about a little Faith Hill - Sunshine Summertime