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Summertime, Sweet Summertime

It has been a fun week so far........



baking chocolate chip cookies
Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much
sweetness as one can possibly want and hold.
Judith Olney


hamming it up at the splash pad
Long live the sun which gives us such color. Paul Cezanne


cooling off at the splash pad
When I was a little kid, of course, I was brown all summer. That's
because I was free as a bird--nothing to do but catch bugs all day.
Roy Blount, Jr.


taking it easy
The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard
that food came out of his nose. Garrison Keillor


ice cream in the afternoon
Life itself is the proper binge. Julia Child


at the end of a full day
There's absolutely no reason for being rushed along with the rush.
Everybody should be free to go very slow.
Robert Frost

Comments

Kari said…
I LOVE IT! Can't wait to see you all. =) Kisses to the kiddos.
Kelli said…
What a fun summertime post, Lora! It looks like your kiddos are having a great time!
~Kelli
Jamie said…
It looks like a fun week indeed...adorable pictures!
Melissa~ said…
Love your photos Lora!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! :)

♥ Melissa~
Pink Paper Peppermints
Forgetfulone said…
Great pictures! Looks like fun.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and entering my giveaway.
Hi!
I "found" your lovely blog by searching for others who liked the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Anyway, I {heart} your blog! Love the text and the pictures and the sweet sensibility your writing brings to the page.
I intend to bookmark your site and look at it often.
Blessings,
Kate
Unknown said…
Great blog. Love all the pics and I definitely love those kids!!! And you have plenty of comments, too. I bet that made you happy.
Have a great vacation!
P.S. I'm sitting outside posting this comment. see how much I love you! :P
what fun!! I think Im ready to go splashing!!!
Nancy said…
Great pics and quotes! Looks like so much fun...oh, to be a kid again!

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