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And now for this week’s sentence to finish: “My best summertime memory this year was…”
And the next sentence to finish: “I deserve a medal for the time I…”
My best summertime memory this year was…
Really? My first thought was I have to pick just one. But then I remembered I co-host this linkup and thought I could bend the rules just slightly.
As most know Kevin took off Mondays this past summer. If you follow my blog, then you will probably remember most of these memories I am about to share today.
Like I said, I honestly couldn’t pick just one, because this was a great summer and we did so many family activities on all our long weekends.
Beware this post is a heavy photo induced one, but hope you will enjoy this walk down memory lane for those who do indeed follow and those who are new to my blog hope you have fun taking a look at our summer shared in pictures now.
And by the way, we just had our last Monday last week. So, I am a bit sad, but putting this post together and going through the pictures again definitely helped make it a bit easier to cope.
Those Weekends though were filled with heat waves induced swims, rainy Mondays with blockbuster movies, soccer Saturdays, dinners out and Splish Splash, plus Emma’s 4th Birthday, too!
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Lisa @ Golden Spoons says
Awesome pictures!! My hubby usually travels a lot for work, but he tried to travel a littel as possible this summer. It was definitely nice to have him home more (most of the time!). π
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Lisa and I know it was really so nice to have my husband home for those long, extended weekends and miss them just a bit now!
Kristi Campbell says
Janine! I love the photos. Love them huge although it makes me sad Kevin's out of Mondays. I guess it's finally a farewell to summer. And now? Seeing all these photos? Makes me realize I need to edit my post to include some from my own summer. And thanks for your help at the final minute!!! I need to be better.
Janine Huldie says
I knew I had a ton of photos, so thought why not use them and yes many saw these, but it is a bit of a recap, plus I couldn't just pick one thing we did. And anytime you need anything, you know you can ask and will totally help you if I can!! π
anothercleanslate says
So many fun memories! Must have been so nice having him home on Mondays.
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Janine Huldie says
It really was so much fun to have him home Katie and kind of sad not to anymore π
tamaralikecamera says
I'm just so happy that I recognize these memories. It means we finally got smart and started becoming friends this summer! Pats on the back to both of us, right?
At least I'll know you this fall/winter. I'm going to need it. Summer can't end! (sob)
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Janine Huldie says
I love that we became friends this summer and think that was a great highlight and part of it for me. And you already know I want no part of summer ending, but at least we can commiserate about this together!! π
April (@100LBC) says
All the photos are so touching. Such a wonderful summer! Lovely!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks April and it truly was a wonderful summer!! π
Billybuc says
Tough sentence, Janine. We lead a pretty quiet life around here…I guess I would just say weekends spent with Bev. π Have a wonderful Friday, Janine!
Janine Huldie says
I think your summer sounded perfect spending time with Bev and glad you got to spend that extra time together. Thanks Bill and Happy Friday to you, too!! π
babygatesdown says
What great photos – and it looks like you had a wonderful summer! Have to admit, now I'm thinking about what I should do for my daughter's fourth birthday in about a month…. the princess cake was really cool!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much and will say the gymnastics party and the cake too were hits for a 4 year old's birthday party. No cleanup for me in my house was a nice plus for me, too!! π
stephsprenger says
Such sweet pictures! Looks like it was a great summer!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Stephanie and it really was an awesome summer!! π
notinjersey says
great memories! loved reliving them with you.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Dana and so happy that you were able to relive them with me, too!! π
mommao says
My favorite memory from this past summer was my husband finally coming home …. after our living in different geographical locations for 3 years! Although reintegrating has its challenges, I am super excited that he is home. My second favorite memory is my son coming to live with us full time! Woot! The third? We found a house that we are about to close on next week – so not only did I get my husband and son back FOREVER, after a decade of moving all around (military) we have found out FOREVER home! YaY!
Janine Huldie says
Sounds like an amazing summer and so glad your husband is home permanently, your lives with you and your got your forever home. Sounds honestly perfect and wouldn't change a thing!! π
Ruchira says
wow…such beautiful memories, janine.
voted for ya and linking up!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Ruchira and heading to your page now, too!! π
Mama G says
What a lovely blog post, and a lovely summer you all had! We went to see Despicable Me 2 as well, have to say that was a highlight (apart from everyone eating KFC afterwards except me) and I when they sang 'I Swear' at the end, I have never seen so many adults crying with laughter in my life π Little things sometimes, isn't it?
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Janine Huldie says
Loved Despicable Me 2 and the end was truly the best (best ending ever!!). I agree it truly is the little things at times!!! π
Karen says
WOW….love how you did this Janine…all those beatuiful photos and memories…what a wonderful, blessed summer you had.
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Karen and once I started looking through the photos, I knew I couldn't just pick one!! π
massholemommy says
You guys had an awesome summer. You managed to cram a lot into this summer. I love that melty cone!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks robin and I know that melty cone was the best!! π
Eddy says
Such beautiful photos Janine and a great summer was had by all I think.
Isn't it nice to have all these photos to cherish as the years go by.
A couple of year ago I had changed; mostly though HPs I think. Last Christmas Dai bought me a camera and I am clicking away at every moment ;to the point where my grandchildren run for cover if they see me reaching for it. ha ha ha!! Plus the cats by now as well!!!
Here's to wishing you a great day Janine and lots of love from Wales.
Eddy.
Janine Huldie says
You sound so much like me with my camera and taking photos Eddy. Between my Point and Shoot, DSLR and my iPhone, I am never without some form of camera!! And so wishing you a wonderful day and sending love back at you, as well!! π
Rosey says
Those are all great pictures. I love the one of the girls playing soccer, that looks like a commercial photo you'd find on a card or calendar, or something. π
I share your love of summer, and I'm really going to miss it too. π
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Rosey and I know that was believe it or not from my iPhone. And I took pictures every week this past summer from soccer, because I needed to have something to remember this time by!! π
Blond Duck says
I love that barbie cake!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks and it is truly so easy to make!! π
lrconsiderer says
It's like a glorious trip back through all your wonderful summertime posts, Janine – what a SUPER photo-series. I love it.
(and YES! As co-host, you take those rules and MAKE THEM WHAT YOU WANT! π )
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Lizzi and i know I just had to break the rules a bit on this one!! π
Undiagnosed but okay says
Awesome way to be a rebel! Loved looking at all the pictures. you had a fun filled summer
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Janine Huldie says
I know I had to be a bit of rebel on this one, but think it turned out ok!! π Thanks Kerri!!
tinarobmorley says
The soccer photos were the cutest! Enjoy your weekend!
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NuggetOnABudget says
I love how you posted photos from all of your favorite summertime moments! I totally want to join into this FTSF this week…because we had so many great summer moments as well. I might try to post later today if I can. Even though my mom is visiting, things have been a little crazy with both girls! It takes a LOT longer to get things done…but you know this π
Happy Friday Janine and hope that your weekend is off to a great start. My dad is also coming up today for the weekend so we should all be having a good time over the next few days as well. xoxo!
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Janine Huldie says
I totally do know and seriously don't worry about linking up. If you can great, but take the time you need for you, Kera. And so glad your mom and dad are going to be there this weekend. Trust me even though my girls are bigger,I love that my parents can help when I need, because they can still totally be handfuls at times, too. And definitely thinking of you and now hoping you have the best weekend possible!!! π xoxo!!!
Jamie@southmainmuse says
Your daughters are so adorable and we must share or be close to sharing a birthday. But I turned 50 this July 13th – not four. ha.
Janine Huldie says
Emma turned 4 on July 17th. So you are only 4 days apart, Jamie!! π
Lanaya says
I want to be in your family next Summer … PLEASE?????
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Janine Huldie says
I would love that Lanaya and seriously you are welcome anytime!!! π xoxo!!
katbiggie says
Those are awesome pics Janine! You guys were busy! And so happy. Looking through these pictures, I feel like I let the whole summer go by without doing much with my kids. Or at least not photographing it when we did.
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Janine Huldie says
I took pictures of everything Alexa. Seriously, the camera was with me at all times, because I knew I would forget things if I didn't and this way I can totally look back and smile now!!! I didn't last summer though and learned my lesson, because I truly have very little from it now.
realhousewife says
Wow Janine…looking thru the pix…I wonder how many times people say the girls look like twins! You have an adorable family! This post makes me realize how much we did over the summer. I've taken thousands of photos in the last few months:) ima mom!
Janine Huldie says
All the time Kelly and even yesterday at the pre-school one of the moms of a little boy in her class though she and Lily were twins and I just separated them for class time. And I know we did so much this past summer once you look through the photographic evidence!! π
Dana says
A busy summer – sad to see it end! It's funny how in some pics your girls look exactly alike, and in others they don't – still look like sisters though! I can see both you and Kevin in them. And I laughed when you talked about breaking the rules because you are the host; I break the rules all the time and I'm just a participant!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh Dana, as long as I am in good company with you on breaking the rules, then I am happy and good to go!! And I know my girls look alike and then don't at other times. Kevin and I ay you can tell they are sisters, but aren't carbon copies of each other if that makes sense π
stephanie2006 says
Oh how beautiful, you really had a great summer, Janine! Especially the birthday party. Glad your husband could take extra time off this summer. Time is the most precious thing in the world!
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Janine Huldie says
So true Stephanie and seriously still so happy we could have that extra time. A bit sad it is over, but think he may do it again next summer, so definitely something to look forward to now!! π
Sarah says
Swimming, hugs, outdoor play, a gymnastics party, and lots of cake and ice cream?!? What a perfect summer!!
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@wakefielddoc says
now as a blog writer, I am a very sharp observer of people with an un-canny ability to detect subtle hints in people and photos…. and I am pretty comfortable saying, I think I detect a focal point in your…photo essay today.
lol
…if you do take a vote, put me down for all the pool-related photos and the miniature golf photos too…
nice
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Janine Huldie says
Clark, you are truly wise behind your years and I am so with you on the pool and mini golf, too!! Thanks seriously and Happy Friday now!! π
erinmcirish says
A great recap!!! Looks like you guys had a wonderful summer!!!!!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Erin and it was a great one for sure!!! π
Nellie says
LOVE this summer recap, you guys had SO much fun!! Your family is so beautiful. I love all the phrases and saying you have written on the pics, these are memories that are going to last a lifetime!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you Nellie and the photos that had writing on them, many were done with the Beautiful Mess App on my iPad and the rest were done with PicMonkey. I love being able to use the two for different photo editing needs when I can π
dishofdailylife says
Looks like a pretty amazing summer! I am sure you hear it all the time, but your girls are adorable!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so very much for saying that Michelle and I love hearing it, so you can say it any day of the week π
The Dose of Reality says
What wonderful pictures and fantastic memories! No wonder you couldn't pick just one summer moment as the best!!
I love the swimming pool bunny ears…and the soccer sisters…and…ALL OF THEM!!! SO cute!! –Lisa
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Lisa and I know I really just couldn't pick one of them!! π
MelChi says
These pics are so great!! Definitely looks like you had so much fun during summer π I need to go through some photos at home and get them printed. Haven't updated our photo album in a few years! Have a great weekend!
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Janine Huldie says
Melanie, printed is a whole other story and haven't printed out pics since Lily was a baby. Thank god I have them all digitally backed up, because I really haven't printed them in forever!!
christyb says
The photo that says "silly times" with the girls is great! Awe, I'm so glad you take photos of your family to share with us – always has me smiling! Love you!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank so much Christy and love you tons, too! π π
Katia says
I absolutely loved the walk through your summer, it was such a good collection of moments. Only thing is there's too little of you there, lady!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Katia and can you tell who took most of the pictures, lol!! π
lsdavidson says
I love your pics! Aren't the best memories the little everyday ones? I love how you have captured the times that truly are the best! Here's to making the best fall memories now!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Leah and here is definitely to making the best Fall time memories now!!! π
cgacad says
that was so awesome to stroll through all your summer memories. as much as i loved looking at all those pictures, the one that really caught my eye was the one of the girls eating fries and chicken strips. quite possibly one of my favorite meals of all time.
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Catherine and they too love the chicken fingers and fries. Think you would get along famously with them!!! π π