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In the Summertime~Best Memories of 2013 for FTSF 35

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Welcome back to Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF).  We give you a sentence and you finish it (however long or short you’d like).  Please feel free to link up and follow any or all of our hostesses, which are below.

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!

Get ready, Get Set, Go!!

First Hot Day of The Summer
Zari-Sunday Night Dinner Out

Zari-Sunday Night Dinner Out

Emma's 4th Birthday Party Invite

Emma’s 4th Birthday Party Invite

Key Lime Rita--Dinnertime Treat!

Heatwave Pool Fun!

Heatwave Pool Fun!

Rainy Sunday DVD Movie Viewing

Rainy Sunday DVD Movie Viewing

4th of July-Getting to Meet Kera and her family (from Nugget on a Budget)

4th of July-Getting to Meet Kera and her family (from Nugget on a Budget)

Anniversary Dessert-Yum!

Anniversary Dessert-Yum! 

Going to the Movies to Beat the Heat!

Going to the Movies to Beat the Heat!

More Pool Fun!

More Pool Fun!

Sisters Loving Sisters!

Sisters Loving Sisters!

Princess Birthday Cake

Princess Birthday Cake

First Week of Summer Soccer

Emma's 4th Birthday Party

Emma’s 4th Birthday Party

And Even More Pool Shenanigans Ice Cream Cake, too!

More Soccer!

More Soccer!

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2

Carnival Fun

Carnival Fun

Minnie Mouse Manicures

Minnie Mouse Manicures

Another Week of Soccer

Another Week of Soccer

Friday Night Beach Mini Golfing

Friday Night Beach Mini Golfing

Saturday Evening Frozen Yogurt

Saturday Evening Frozen Yogurt

Sister Playing Soccer Together

Sister Playing Soccer Together

Smoothie Time

Smoothie Time

Warming Up Together

Warming Up Together

Splish Splash--Water Park Fun!

Haircuts--Emma Just Not Wanting to Take A Picture

Haircuts–Emma Just Not Wanting to Take A Picture

Sister Silly Times

Sister Silly Times

More Sister Fun Times

More Sister Fun Times

Can I take a photo with the dog?

Can I take a photo with the dog?

Saturday Night Dinner Out

Saturday Night Dinner Out

Emma's Fall Soccer Jersey Number

Emma’s Fall Soccer Jersey Number

Peaches!

Peaches!

Last Day of Summer Soccer-Medals

Last Day of Summer Soccer-Medals

Face Painting Fun

Face Painting Fun

Overcast Monday McDonald's Lunch

Overcast Monday McDonald’s Lunch

Rainy Afternoon Sillies!

Rainy Afternoon Sillies!

Labor Day Weekend Carvel Ice Cream

Labor Day Weekend Carvel Ice Cream

Rainy Labor Day Trip to Build-A-Bear

Rainy Labor Day Trip to Build-A-Bear

Now that you have seen all of my summertime memories, how was you summer? Please do share your memories now.

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. 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!). 🙂
    My recent post Where Were You?

  2. 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!! 🙂

  4. 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)
    My recent post I’m Totally Off My Game This Week.

    • 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!! 🙂

  6. Billybuc says

    Tough sentence, Janine. We lead a pretty quiet life around here…I guess I would just say weekends spent with Bev. 🙂 Have a wonderful Friday, Janine!

  7. 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!! 🙂

  10. 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!! 🙂

  12. 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 🙂 Little things sometimes, isn't it?
    My recent post I could scream…

  15. 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!! 🙂

  16. 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. 🙂

    I share your love of summer, and I'm really going to miss it too. 🙂

    My recent post Flutterbye Fairy

    • 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!! 🙂

  18. 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! 🙂 )
    My recent post 7 Quick Takes 44 x FTSF

  21. 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 🙂

    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!
    My recent post tips for recovering after giving birth.

    • 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!!! 🙂 xoxo!!!

  23. Lanaya says

    I want to be in your family next Summer … PLEASE?????

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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    Raising-Reagan.com

    My recent post Feature Friday Week 35

    • 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.

  25. 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!! 🙂

  26. 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!
    My recent post Ask Away Friday with Michelle from A Dish of Daily Life

    • 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 🙂

  27. 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!
    My recent post Summer of 2013 – Memories

    • 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!! 🙂

  29. @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
    My recent post finish the French Fries sentence Friday the Wakefield Doctrine …the personality theory that knows what you think – do – feel!

    • 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 🙂

    • 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!!

  38. 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.

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