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Twelve years ago, right about now, I was home from college, probably cruising I-69 in my teal Ford Escort wagon, on my way to Courtland Center to blow some babysitting money at American Eagle, the back-up store for girls who drove station wagons and couldn't afford Abercrombie. I'm sure I was irresponsibly french-braiding my hair in the rear view mirror while I drove, steering with my knee and listening to this song, perhaps the greatest summer anthem ever. If white boys could rap, then certainly a twenty-year-old jamming out in a station wagon with a duct-taped fender could be cool. To this day, that song makes me feel about twenty years old. And pumped for summer.
And who knew boogaloo shrimp and pogo sticks could dwell so harmoniously together in lyrics?
You know those flea markets you hear of where fabulous eccentric people gather early in the morning scouring booths for vintage treasures and actually find them? The ones stocked with cool vendors selling fresh-cut flowers, Polish pastries, first edition books with worn pages and hand-made art?
Yeah, that's not ours.
Our local flea market isn't so much a congregation of artists selling unique crafts but more a random collection of booths featuring knock-off sunglasses; tapestries of dogs playing poker or Jesus shaking hands with Elvis; 10-year-old Avon makeup stored in its original packaging, the cakey aged powder disguised with neon stickers that say "$2, never used." However, among the turquoise bolo ties and $5 Wolex watches, there are great things about our flea market. Like its catchy TV commercial that has me singing "Flamingo Island, Gonna get you smilin'" all damn day. Or the hot mini donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar that you can pick up from the carnival stand at the front entrance on Saturday morning. Or the fact that sometimes, if you look hard enough, you can actually find cool stuff.
This week, accompanied by my girls, I set out early Saturday morning to the flea market and came home a couple hours later with a rhinestone bedazzled initial bracelet for Lainey, a pair of Minnetonkas to match my girl's for me and this totally badass vintage knitting bag which I'll use as a purse come fall.
Turns out, our flea market isn't so bad after all.
The brides of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers had high expectations for this month. According to those petticoat wearing pretty girls, if you marry in June, you're a bride all your life. Since falling in love with that movie back when I was a musical-obsessed kid (and forbidden to watch anything outside the wholesome realm of Shirley Temple, Jimmy Stewart and Disney movies featuring Kurt Russel as a child), I have utmost respect for this mid-year month, and I vow never to let June down.
June is a great month for pigtails.
...and Sundays at our favorite place.
Note to Rebecca: Facebook profile pic?
See, I wasn't kidding about the synchronized swimming.
The grandest get-togethers we've ever pulled off are always spontaneous. A few "Isle of Capri tomorrow, hope you can come" texts fired off late Saturday night and the satisfaction the next morning with an applaudable response. Not that we don't love quieter beach Sundays when the footprints of just our family imprint the sand, but there is truth to "the more, the merrier," especially when more refers to pint-sized friends.
The kids earned their spa therapist licenses after practicing their mud bath massage techniques all at once on our friend, Andrea, who happens to be a really great sport.
Low tide makes for an enchanting beach that yes, involves mud, but also a vast collection of reflective pools, each its own miniature lagoon yielding hiding spots for unusual sea creatures and a playground for both bigs and littles.
Jellyfish, no sting.
Itty bitty crab.
Nella's super soft t-shirt, Tea Collection.
And here's where I insert the obligatory blog explanation that this kayak was floating on 4 inches of water about a foot away from the beach. No lifejackets, no danger.
Brett's not crazy about the new dock because he says it blocks a clear view of the bay, but I am loving the change of scene, a new point of interest for photos and another place for adventures.
It's all good.
And my Junebugs are happy.
My favorite pics from the day?
This little girl walked the beach with Lainey and was being so sweet to my girls. I asked her if I could take a picture of her hair beads because they were so pretty.
Oh, and I can almost say I swam with dolphins. One glided up next to our kayak while we were out in the deep, looped closely underneath it, and playfully swam back toward us. I was so excited, without even thinking, I jumped ship, treading water, gripping my life vest and calling for my friend to come back, like it was the family dog. I felt something smooth glide under my foot and, while I have no idea if it was a dophin, a fish or a clump of sea weed, I'm going with dolphin because this story isn't very good without that spectacular conclusion.
So there. A taste of our weekend. Now if only I still had my station wagon, I could pick up some Slurpees and drive into the sunset on this fine Monday. Rolling down my windows (manually, of course), letting my hair blow in the salty sea breeze and singing along to LFO.
I think it's fly when girls stop by for the summer...for the summer.
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A commenter from this post will be randomly selected to win a $25 gift certificate for Just Ducky. Tell me, though, what are three things on your must-do summer list this year?
In the meantime, have a great week!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Summer Girls
580 comments:
1 – 200 of 580 Newer› Newest»- Trini said...
WOW, first comment! love you new header!!
- June 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM
- Sunnie said...
Nella has PIGGIE TAILS!!! That's a milestone in my book!!! GO NELLA!!!
Sunnie in NC - June 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM
- Arnebya said...
My three things for this summer:
1. Say yes to the girls at random (especially when I want to say no)
2. Visit Kings Dominion at least twice
3. Cut my hair - June 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM
- pakosta said...
adorable photos! and I so much want to visit this place!
tara - June 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- Mandy said...
We kicked the summer off with my 1st trip to Hawaii where we had fresh squeezed lemonade with freshly pureed strawberries. (1) I must recreate the Strawberry lemonade! (2)Have an outdoor movie night in my back yard. (3)Agree to get ice cream more frequently instead of obsessing over losing weight.
- June 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM
- 5happyapples said...
lovely as always.
1. learn how to make hard cider.
2. swim in freezing Sugar Lake in early morning
3. sun dry tomatoes - June 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM
- Danielle said...
Precious new header!! :)
I'm a medical student, about to take my licensing exam and enjoy my "summer" of two weeks to relax.
Must Dos:
1. Clean House
2. Plant Herb Garden
3. Visit Family :) - June 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM
- mama marchand said...
Fabulous post! :)
Three things:
1) get a tan (I'm translucent)
2) create good memories at the beach with my daughter (15 mths) who has never been
3) lose weight! - June 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Mrs. McCracken said...
1. Get to the beach!
2. Get my husband to start and finish the nursery! I will "watch over" and wear a mask- because he is making me. Paint fumes an all... LOL!
3. Quit my job and enjoy every single moment of sun on this growing belly- I just hate being trapped in this cage- I mean cubicle.
You and your family are such a wonderful inspiration! Happy Monday! - June 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Megan said...
That Nella is just the cutest!!
my 3 things this summer...
1. big squirt guns with my little boys
2. weekend family trips to camp at my hubby's childhood camping spot
3. popsicles and icy drinks in the evenings with good friends! - June 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- Brandi said...
Just moved to central Florida on a brand new journey and just in time for Summertime.
Summer time to do:
1. Visit all the local Springs each Saturday with the family.
2. Road trip with my love, sans children, to Key West for a long weekend.
3. Hit the east coast to see the sun rise, then drive over to the west coast for the sun set.
4. Hit the farmers market each week.
5. Finish my Labor Doula certification and get my business off the ground in our new hometown. - June 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- April Vernon said...
My summer to do list:
1. De-clutter
2. Find a new hairstyle that fits me
3. Take at least one day to lay out at a pool with no kiddos in tow - June 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- Meghann said...
1. getting a tent and camping for 4th of July
2. annual trip to Colorado
3. getting all the weeds pulled by the end of June!!! - June 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM
- PK said...
1. run, run, and run farther
2. make crafts using old doors and window panes
3. read...I need help with this!
Love your summa' time pictures :) - June 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM
- Miss G said...
1. light a candle in the evening and sit out on the porch overlooking the garden-enjoy the cool air and relax with partner
2. Enjoy summer projects: canning, baking and singing 90s songs while in the kitchen
3. Hold hands with my handsome man as often as possible - June 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM
- Shelley said...
Wonderful Post! Can Nella get any prettier........
Must Dos:
1) A week of staying at a beachouse, with my hubby doing nothing
2) Enjoying weekend swims in our pool, every weekend, and enjoying my family
3) Sitting back and listening the sounds of summer something I never take the time to do
4) Loving my Mom as much as can she is very ill!
I know - June 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- kate said...
1. Clean out the clutter/crap in my house.
2. Paint the wood outside.
3. Spend too much time at the beach! ;)
Have a great week, Hamptons!! - June 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM
- Jill Browning said...
1. Purge our house of clutter and unneeded "stuff"
2. Fill up the blow up pool on the back deck for my daughter
3. Enjoy the heck out of our upcoming vacation to Myrtle Beach
Thanks! :) - June 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM
- Gina said...
Love the pics! My 3 must-dos for this summer:
1. Survive a colicky newborn
2. Survive a colicky newborn
3. Survive a colicky newborn
:-) - June 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM
- A said...
1. go to the beach!!! 19 days and counting!!!
2. catch lightning bugs with the kids
3. make a growth chart for our house - June 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM
- Julie said...
1. Lake Michigan
2. Lake Michigan
3. Lake Michigan
Did you say it needed to be three DIFFERENT things? My husband grew up on Lake Michigan so that is summer for us. We can't get enough of the Lake - heck my kids didn't even know the ocean until 3 years ago - they were out of the house, 17 and 11! - June 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM
- Sarah said...
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pigtails!!! And the mud bath...so much fun!
My three things:
1. Go to the beach, as much as possible
2. Have a picnic
3. Love on my little girl - June 13, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Just the Two of US said...
Hummm Three things.....
1. take more weekend trips with the girlie!
2.play in the sprinkler longer, even if the water bill is higher than normal.
3. take more pinics
I love summer, it's simply amazing. Those girls of yours, they get cuter and cuter everytime you post pics!
I wanna be jammin to LFO too! - June 13, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Mallory Davis said...
Loving Lainey's "Oh Face"! Not just for Nella!
- June 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM
- Lindsay said...
Love, love, love the pics from your weekend!
My three summer must-dos: visit Door County, go to a drive in movie and stay up late to see fireworks with friends. - June 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM
- Jade Cook said...
1- renovate the kitchen
2- make my daughter some big girl bedding
3- bake in my new kitchen!
Always look forward to your beautiful pictures! - June 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM
- heather said...
I loved the picture of the little girls bottom hangout out, it was just too cute and you totally swam with the dolphin.
1. Go to the beach and drive down the coast.
2. paint some portraits with my little man.
3. stay outside as much as possible.
Your blog totally inspires me to be carefree and have fun. You only get one life and your babies are only small once, so live it up... Thank you :) - June 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM
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- June 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- Mom_of_Faith said...
I burst out laughing when I clicked the link and found LFO singing away on youtube. Wow... memories...
My big "must do" plans for the summer include camping, maintaining a good biking routine with the family, and of course, enjoying the beach all summer long. - June 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- prettipenny said...
I love the wedgie picture, so funny!
My 3 musts for the summer:
1. Teach my daughter to swim
2. Help my husband find a new & awesome job
3. Go on a road trip with my mom and sister. - June 13, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Sara said...
Looks like you had a GREAT weekened!!
Things I would like to do:
1. Get pregnant ;-)
2. Have fun
3. Get organized! - June 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- tracyallegre said...
Holy smokes, Nella grew between your last post and this. BTW, i seriously would love to blow up that last picture of Nella and frame it on my desk at work for an instand pick me up :)
- June 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- Libby said...
Adorable. I love each and every post, but this one feels like summer more than any have so far this month.
My goals for the summer?
Write until my wrist hurts, and then write some more.
Read until my fingers have smudged imprints of letters and words on them.
Spend so much time outdoors that my dark hair turns light brown. - June 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- Jillington, a.k.a. That MoxieGirl Designs said...
1)move into our new house BEFORE my son is born in August!
2)teach my 18 month old the joys of eating juicy watermelon
3) fulling enjoying every summer day like it was my last. No whining about how hot it is. :)
PS- I am in LOVE with that knitting bag. I'm so going to have to make one. - June 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM
- kosenrufu mama said...
wonderful pictures, moments, as always,
this summer for me
1 take care of my belly
2 resting
3 seaside - June 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM
- Elizabeth said...
our must-do summer list include:
-having J go to his first beach
-running through sprinklers
-homemade popsicles (making and eating) - June 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM
- GLENDA CHILDERS said...
Do you only have friends that are sweetly skinny, own adorable swim suits and have the cutest kids ever?
Glenda - June 13, 2011 at 10:57 AM
- Tiana said...
Summer Girls by LFO was one of the first songs I had to introduce my husband to when we got married. We took a road trip and I broke out all of my cool teenager cds and that happened to be one of the first ones :) He just loved it...
Three things:
1)Sunday concerts in the park
2)Revisit our honeymoon spot in Carmel, California (should be on everyone's bucket list) without the babes
3)Make fun homemade popsicles - June 13, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Cookie's Sandwich said...
1. Camping somewhere...anywhere
2. Learning to bake a berry pie
3. Bike ride at a state park - June 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM
- dmsegel said...
my three things are
1. watch fireworks
2. eat watermelon
3. quilt more
love Nella's pig tails!! - June 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM
- Leticia said...
1. convert my garage into a play room for my boys
2. take a vacation ANYWHERE
3. Become a more patient mother - June 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM
- Sara said...
Love the mud baths! Looks like a blast.
1. DIY a head board for our bed
2. Bake fresh bread consistently as needed in our home.
3. Finish the nursery for my already 5 week baby boy. - June 13, 2011 at 11:02 AM
- Daisy Path said...
1.) PLAYDATES, PARKS, Sidewalk chalk and so on...
2.) Organize and declutter before we downsize to a smaller apartment before my hubby starts a graduate program.
3.) Soak in my oldest daughter before she heads to kindergarten in the fall..sniffle, sniffle. - June 13, 2011 at 11:02 AM
- The Hartsfield Family said...
Kelle, I love your post this week about your trip to the beach and flea market! I too, liked that LFO song and laughed out loud as I played it and reminisced of days spent driving to the beach with friends, in my chevy cavalier with manual roll-up windows. HAHA
My To-Do List For Summer:
1) Throw my little one the finest "picnic at the park" themed birthday party in July.
2) In the same week, throw myself my own kick-ass 30th Birthday party which will pay tribute to my babies of the 80's roots. There will be leg warmers, roller skating, and yes...rockin' good 80's music. The kind that would make Cyndi Lauper proud, and perhaps even jealous.
3) Enjoy our first ever "night away" from our little girl, as we take a trip up the coast to a quaint little bed 'n breakfast. It'll be a big step for us, but it's time. :)
Two more days of school and then it's officially summer for us! Hope you have a fantastic week!
P.S. LOVE the new header! Adorable! :) - June 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- WeebyBaby said...
1. Celebrate Afton's FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!
2. Try not to cry at Afton's FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!
3. See my husband for the first time in four months! - June 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- Sarah said...
#1. Read books every night to my girls.
#2. Spend quality family time together (thank goodness my hubby and I are both educators, we get summers off)
#3. Soak up the warm sun and enjoy being home. - June 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- Amy Lawrence said...
3 things I like to do this summer!!!1.Take my little Noah swimming. 2. Make smoothies! 3. VACATION!
I LOVE JUST DUCKY SOOO MUCH!! - June 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- Jenn said...
My three things are:
*Trips to the homemade ice cream palor with my littles.
*Lazy days at the pool!
*And my annual summer concert...New Kids on the Block!! - June 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- Katherine, Jerrod and Elizabeth said...
Love the photos.
My three things are:
1. clean my closets out
2. swim with my baby
3. relax and enjoy life! - June 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM
- turfgirl97 said...
Loved --- loved --- LOVED LFO! What a great summer anthem that was (and still is)!
RIP Rich Cronin...
As always, thanks for sharing!
-A- - June 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM
- abbey said...
1. lots of beach/play time with my baby boy
2. read a few good books
3. get ready for baby #2 to come in the fall! - June 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM
- Farmgirl Paints said...
first off that pic of Nella with the orange push up all over her face. i'd buy a print of that! it was prec-ious! and the one of you and your friend covered in mud...awesome. i'm so jealous. that should be me on the beach covered in mud. too fun!
three things for this summer:
1. pack my house
2. unpack my house
3. paint my new house
Oh and for fun...hit the beach finally;) and visit DC. i so hope we can squeeze in some fun. - June 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM
- My Secret Rooms said...
Lovely photos! Cheerful and relaxed.
Three things:
1. Ride the "Super Speeder"-boat, down at the beach
2. Sit outside as many tropical nights as possible
3. Eat strawberry cake in the garden at The Boy's b-day
I'll love doing these things!!! - June 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM
- Candace said...
1 - Get our house back in order.
2 - Can tomatoes from our garden.
3 - Enjoy our TN summer!!
Adorable pics of all the kiddos...I would love Isle of Capri!!
Happy Monday~
CC - June 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM
- thelifeofananny said...
Always jealous of your beautiful IOC, looks so relaxing.
1. Blueberry picking
2. Girls weekend
3. Make a new tradition - June 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM
- Kirby Johansen said...
Oh i LOVE the mud pics!!!!
1. Going to San Diego!!!
2. Fire Works with family!!!
3. Water Park!!! '
I am LOVING the summer!!! - June 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM
- Whitney said...
Kelle- I'm a new reader over teh last few weeks. Great blog. I'm born and raised in Clearwater, now living in CT and your blog reminds me of home every day.
Top three for this summer:
1. Learn to Kayak
2. Swim across long island sound for St. Vincent's cancer research hospital
3. Get home to Clearwater for some gulf coast sunshine, white sand, and grouper sandwiches! - June 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM
- Ford and Jenn said...
Great pictures! Wish we lived closer to water.
Things to do this summer:
1. Take our daughter to the gardens in which we were married 7 years ago this July.
2. Watch our daughter learn to swim.
3. Potty train our daughter...hopefully this doesn't take all summer. - June 13, 2011 at 11:12 AM
- PaleMother said...
Mwah. That's all. Just. MWAH.
PS I think that last pic just made my week. Your images feed the soul somehow. You inspire me, a long time devourer of all things visual. When I worked as an art director, I was never so happy as I was when working with a photographer in a studio or when I was crouched over a light box (showing my age) sifting through a metric ton of slides looking for my money shots. Your blog is like that. A feast. Thank you. - June 13, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- Jillian said...
My top three must-dos for the summer - camping, weddings, and starting my life after graduating college!
- June 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- Yolanda said...
Our family tradition of blueberry picking is always a must. Maybe we'll still fit strawberry picking somewhere. And this summer I must have a weekend getaway with my husband even if for a day to go on an architectural tour of Chicago.
That and many days in the back yard just relaxing. - June 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- Jones Family said...
1. do nothing, and everything all at once. Not on a schedule, just go with it.
2. zoo, again and again.
3. ice cream shoppe. I love it when it is spelled like that. - June 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- jennymariee said...
I loved your post today. I am a June bride and I guess that means I have to live the whole month to its fullest!
My summer plans:
take advantage of the summer things I usually forget are so special. Swims in our own pool, ice cream trucks that stop outside our house, the splash park a couple of miles away.
Paint my girls toe nails. I did it once and they both LOVED it. And it so screams summer.
Evening motorcycle rides on the back of husband's bike. a past time we enjoyed often before kids but lately, not so often. My first ride in 4 years was on our 4 year wedding anniversary and it was wonderful!!! - June 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM
- Brandi said...
1. Working out with my teenage son. We are both getting stronger and spending time together.
2. Dinner on the lake. I hear they have a beach for the kids to play on. Sounds like fun.
3. Lemonade stand with my daughter - every kid should have one. I remember taking my earnings (like $2) and buying candy. Great memories I hope to pass along.
Love Nella's pigtails! - June 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM
- PrincessOrangePants said...
My summer list includes going to the Distillery District in Toronto for a date day with the hubby, quitting my job to stay home with the kiddies :) and going on a road trip with my family.
- June 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM
- greys779 said...
I love Lainey's "O" face! 3 things on my summer "Must Do List" 1.Take the boys (5, 3, & 1 year old) camping for the first time. Real "roughin it Northern MN style camping"! 2. Go swimming with the boys instead of hiding behind fluffy clothes because I have gained to much weight. 3. Plant a flower & veggie garden. Enjoy the summer!
- June 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- It Is What It Is said...
Ok, so not sure I could do the caked in mud thing, but you ROCK for doing so.
Second, that itty bitty crab was too cute.
My must-dos for the summer include swimming lessons for my 4 yr old son, making many varieties of frozen pops using the Zoku I got as a gift, and moving into and making a home out of the house we just bought.
http://itiswhatitisorisit.net/ - June 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- Erin said...
My 3 top summer list items:
1. Finalize our adoption. This will be taking place on Thursday!!
2. Picnic Thursdays. New park each week with fabulous friends.
3. Craft Tuesdays...time to get creative and spend quality time with my girls! - June 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- johannaknip said...
Get our daughter in the pool for the first time.
Get to the lake at least once.
Grill out every Sunday. - June 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- Natalia said...
I love your new header, and your swimsuit, and your girls, and your blog, and YOU.
You're so awesome, Miss Kelle :)
Three things this summer?
I suppose I'll be blogging, reading and memorizing a bunch of Bible verses -- 500, actually. - June 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- Aimee said...
LOL I love this post for two reasons - that hilarious baby wedgie picture, and Nella's positively bursting-with-happiness smile at the end. I just want to squeeze her.
My favorite part of summer now that I am a mom, is definitely the baby pool and the shallows of the local public pools. Watching my son kick his feet and scream as the water splashes into my face (and his, much to his dismay) makes everything bad just fade away. - June 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- Puget Sound Mama said...
1. Host a kickin 4th of July BBQ
2. Go to the San Juan Islands
3. Make blackberry jam - June 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
- E said...
Fun post! Three things on my summer to-do list:
1. Introduce my sweet girl to the beach...6 months old and no sand between the toes, no salt water in her hair...yet
2. Make homemade peach ice cream
3. Overdo the 4th of July with my new little firecracker (her 1st)
My to-do list is quite expansive this summer as I am reedonkulously excited as it is my daughter's first summer. But it may have to be revised as my excitement seems to supercede her age and associated limitations. (Wait - what? A 6-month old can't have a hot dog, hold a sparkler, ride a boogie board or have a watermelon seed spitting contest? Oh.) - June 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- SuperMilf said...
SO JEALOUS every time you blog about your beautiful sunny weather and beach visits...sigh..
3 summer musts:
Zoo, Stow House, Beach - June 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- Katie said...
1. have a fun & romantic 1st wedding anniversary weekend!
2. go to Tybee Island with about 20 members of my family!
3. Get a tan!
I'm loving the matching outfits :) - June 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- JMarie said...
Just three things? Well, if I have to choose...
1. Weekend on the coast with friends
2. Visit family in the midwest
3. Home-done pedicures with my daughter every week - she loves painted piggy-toes! - June 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- Whitebite said...
l♥ve it all, as usual.
This summer..
I want to feel moments of happiness.
I want to explore.
I want to feel the sun in my face and smile.
hugs2u Kelle! - June 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM
- Lisa said...
gorgeous pics :) my must do list for the summer...give my 14 mo old his own popcicle for the first time, camp in our back yard with our girls, and keep my girls out playing under the street lights every night...so momma can sleep in each morning!! :)
- June 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM
- Chantelle said...
OMG you look so happy that you scored that purse! Love it!! This summers to do's? There is an overwhelming amount but hmmmm...I have an urge to skinny dip this year in the lake by our house. Go to the market and buy fresh mint leaves and limes and come home and shake em up with sugar and ice in a mason jar and sit on the deck and enjoy...and basically just chill with my little ones at the park across the street..oh,and install a dinner bell on my front porch lol! Happy Monday girl:)
- June 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM
- Rebekah said...
Those outfits are so cute! I love the bright colors.
To do this Summer:
1. Redecorate my room
2. Explore DC our french exchange student.
3. Go to a lake and just float for a while. I love the water. - June 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM
- Lindy said...
Sometime in my life I will need to go to the Isle of Capri. But for this summer...
1. Crochet booties and hats for all of the new babies about to enter my life.
2. Eat more blueberries!
3. Bake more cookies and let my kids help! - June 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM
- ourpandemoniumparadise said...
1. Must eat a popsicle on the porch with my little one each day.
2. Must grill out hot dogs on a regular basis. YUM!
3. Must NOT gain 50 pounds this summer during pregnancy. :) I don't think the popsicles or hot dogs are going to be much help.
xoxo - June 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM
- Bonnie said...
My three things:
Put in bay island
Pick strawberries with my daughter
Savor every summer moment - June 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- Riley and Tyler said...
Three must do's on the summer list are:
1. Watch my younger brother exchange vows, with kleenex and a huge smile.
2. Venture even further north {we live here:
http://everythingelseissecondary.blogspot.com/ } and hunt with my camera for wolves, caribou and amazing lake fish.
3. Kayak the northern chilly waters of Great Slave Lake in the North West Territories.
Glad Sunday was beautiful. North high-fives! - June 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- Beth said...
Looks like such a fun day at the beach! My husband and I actually worked on our to do list for the summer yesterday...Here's some goals:
1. Take the kids to the local waterpark
2. Take our boat out and fish every chance we get
3. S'MORES!!! What's summer without s'mores?!?! - June 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM
- Jane. said...
I must:
1) Pass the first part of my medical boards
2) Take my 9 month old (where has the time gone) to the beach
3) See something other than the inside of my library study carrel. - June 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM
- Just Trying Not to Blink .... said...
The three things I'm doing this summer:
1. Take my three little girls and DH on an amazing adventure to Australia;
2. Start some horseback riding lessons with my oldest; and
3. Spend lots of time enjoying our back yard!
Love the pigtails on Nella - and look at those cute little teeth! - June 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM
- Sara Connell said...
I love this post!!! Great pictures! Love the "mud" ones. :)
My summer list:
#1. Take my first photograghy class.
#2. Work on my new teachers blog.
#3. Find some mud to play in with my boys so I can take some fun pictures. - June 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM
- Sarah S. said...
I love your new header!
I am trying to go without a to-do list this summer. But, I do have the obligatory "clean out the garage" and a fun "take little man to a water park". - June 13, 2011 at 11:39 AM
- Jackie Ranson Photography said...
I enjoy reading your post all the time! Your girls are just so adorable! and Im loving Nellas pigtails..i'm thinking its time for me to try them on my youngest as well (she has about as much hair as nella :))
My three things to do this summer:
1. Go to the beach and relax and enjoy myself instead of just doing portraits for others.
2. Let my girls get dirty and not care so much.
3. Spend as much time outside as i can. - June 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM
- April said...
It's been awhile since I've commented, but I wanted to let you know I'm still here!! I love your June girls. And that cheeky picture? Perfect!!
Keep on enjoying ...
xoxo - June 13, 2011 at 11:41 AM
- Alissa said...
Lots on our summer to do list but my main three?
1. Spend LOTS of time outside with the kids
2. Visit new parks
3. Learn how to use my camera better so I can take my son's senior pictures while we are on vacation in Canada:)) - June 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM
- Megann said...
I love the dolphin story. How awesome!!!!! I will believe that it was a dolphin that you felt. ;0)
My three things to do this summer is:
1) Finish my summer classes with A's.
2) Have a blast on our vacations with awesome friends of ours.
3) Read lots of good books. - June 13, 2011 at 11:43 AM
- AllisonKathleen said...
1. Say yes more than no
2. Spend time with the ones I love
3. Make peace with my post-baby body - June 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM
- Ashley said...
wow! You must be from Flint, or somewhere around these parts :)
- June 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM
- Denise said...
I love that Nella has pigtails!!!!
My list this summer is :
1.)To enjoy every moment.
2.)Go to the beach at least 5 times
3.)Go to concerts in the park, once a week.
Make memories for my kids and my family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - June 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM
- Ashley295 said...
Great weekend photos.
this summer I want to
1 - Drink wine outside while leisurely watching the sun set
2 - Get a tan!!
3 - Spend the day at the beach with my girls ( we live in a land locked place with no lakes nearby) - June 13, 2011 at 11:47 AM
- happygirl said...
LFO hahahahaha.
1. Go to San Diego, CA
2. Go to Culver, IN
3. Go to Reno, NV - June 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM
- Liz Siebenaler said...
I am loving all the mud:)
Things on my summer list of to-dos...
1. Spend as much fun time with the kids as possible.
2. Sell our house... we have grown out of it. It is time to move on.
3. Go to the pool/beach as many times as we can! - June 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM
- heather said...
1. Have a smoothie for lunch every day, because really, it's too hot for hot food!
2. Hang my own art in my house, unashamed!
3. Have at least two girls nights out! - June 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM
- Amy said...
Oh how you make me laugh! I can just picture myself...different car...but will never forget those sweet summer memories! This summer I want to:
1. Keep plugging away on my kids' scrapbooks
2. Print, frame and hang my photographs!
3. Get my kids outside every day possible! I live in MN so we gotta get our fill while we can!
Hugs! - June 13, 2011 at 11:49 AM
- Megan said...
I love Nella's pigtails. They make her look older! I'm waiting on my youngest hair to grow a little more so we can do pigtails.
My three things to do this summer:
1. Visit my mom in FL for 2 weeks.
2. Wake up one morning and just go to the beach, without planning it.
3. Not to stress so much; to enjoy my two girls. This is the last summer I will be a mother of 2. :) - June 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM
- cejer said...
1. View the 4th of July fireworks from the boat this year .. Even though our kids are 3,2, and 1 ..allow them to stay up to see them until they pass out ..
2. Make homemade popsicles
3. Learn how to use my new camera!
I love your blog!! Your adventures inspire me to have more of my own:) - June 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM
- LittlePaintedPolkaDots said...
I love your beach photos. Being a Michigan girl, I long for the salty water but appreciate the beauty in our 4 seasons.
My summer to-do:
1) Enjoy my pregnant belly and let it stick out of my bathing suit a time or two.
2) Fall asleep in the hammock with the one I love.
3) Make memories (big ones and little ones) with my niece and nephew. - June 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM
- m.d.l. said...
My must-do's this summer:
1. Spend more time outdoors.
2. Make more time for friends and family.
3. Travel! (in my case, it means travelling stateside from Europe - I'm headed to Georgia, with a detour to Boston for my friend's wedding and DC)! - June 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM
- andrea said...
3.LAUGH!!! FIND THE JOY IN EVERY DAY! - June 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM
- emmiewyatt said...
Three things for the summer....
1. knock one of the 14ers off the list with the hubby (14ers are mountains over 14,000 feet high in Colorado - SUPER fun day hike and breathtaking views from the top)
2. Get Wyatt to ride his bike without training wheels
3. Camp with the fam and sleep in the tent AND NOT THE CAR (I'm scared of bears). - June 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM
- Stunningly Sweet said...
I love matching outfits on my girls!
1) Watermelon seed spitting contest
2) Make home made ice cream
3) Volunteer as a family- this year-(picking up garbage at the parks we visit) - June 13, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- Jenn said...
Three things I must do this summer are
1) hit the beach with my kids, bring along some kites for flying
2) Go camping
3) Go to the Zoo - June 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Katy said...
Not gonna lie I had a dance party singing along to Summer Girls by LFO lol.
Love Nella's pigtails.
three things I'm going to do this summer? 1.) soak up as much sun as I can (if it would stop raining) 2. hang out with my friends as much as I can and 3.) BEACH TRIPS!!!!! - June 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Kimberly said...
Love this! What beautiful pictures!
1. Spend more time at the lake.
2. Use the organic crops from the CSA we joined in my cooking.
3. Finish the addition on our house. - June 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Housewifespice said...
1. As one of the first posters said, say yes more.
2. Make my own sorbet.
3. Eat outside a lot! - June 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM
- No No Nanette said...
1. get kitchen backsplash tiled
2. see if Lizzie likes to eat sand at the beach as much as she did last year
3. spend more relaxing evenings on my front porch
...sigh...I wish I lived by the Isle of Capri...so very lovely... - June 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- Chris said...
2. Organize all of my delicious, must try recipes I have gotten over the years and haven't tried...
3. Suck the marrow out of every minute before the school year sneaks back up on me! - June 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- Kelly said...
1. Since you said it, now I must have it. I will be visiting family in MI and will have multiple Slurpees while I'm there!
2. Take more time to enjoy my new found passion....photography!
3. Take time off from work. I'm horrible at it. I have so much vacation time to use it's almost embarassing. - June 13, 2011 at 12:05 PM
- Kessler said...
1. Take pics of the girls eating sprinkled ice cream cones (checked off this weekend!)
2. Have a picnic "on a blanket, not at a table" per my 3 year old's request
3. Make my mother-in-law's potato salad - June 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM
- Lindsey Wolfe said...
What a lovely post... I swear I wish we were neighbors/best friends and I could manage to get my hot little hands on your girls' hand me downs! SUCH cute girls!
So my summer plans...
1. Successfully grow this baby girl through the humid michigan summer.
2. Soak in the last months as a family of three with our amazing three year old.
3. Go to a drive in movie theater with my hubby for a date night! - June 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM
- Lindsay said...
Kelle, I love your blog! I told all my girlfriends about it too :) Adorable pics of the girls, and that Nella has a smile that melts my heart.
My 3 things for Summer:
1. Go to more street festivals in Chicago and enjoy the fact that we live in an amazing city
2. Celebrate my 1 year anniversary with my hubby on our trip to Hawaii
3. Spend more time outside and enjoy what could be our last summer before kids :) - June 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM
- Helen said...
Wow I wish I was in Isle of capri!
First thing we have to do is pack! I hate packing but that's what you get when you marry a guy in the air force!
The second, is I have to make sure EVERYTHING is organized in this packing hehe
And last, we are to travel 300 miles South West of the UK, to say goodbye to my family who I am going to miss, but boy are we going out with a bang!! =) - June 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM
- 972dcac2-5661-11e0-9f46-000bcdca4d7a said...
I LOVE your blog, so happy, so inspiring. This question is a tad mundane, but I have a little boy just three weeks older than your sweet Nella. Can I just ask how you get Nella to nap in random places? This would make our summer lives so much easier as I also have a 4-year old son who would love to spend his afternoons at the pool and not stuck at home while his brother naps.
- June 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- Nikki James said...
1. Heading to northern MI for a change of scenery and a vacation
2. Photographing my girls in our wildflower field when they FINALLY bloom
3. Buying crab legs in bulk and having the whole family over for dinner on the patio - June 13, 2011 at 12:21 PM
- My Thoughts said...
I had the same car (a different color), but it exploded in flames one day after I parked it in the parking lot at my summer job. (I think I may have mentioned that.) I sang too, but my music of choice was by none other than Mr. Ricky Martin. (-: I may or may not have belted out "Shake Your Bon Bon"` a few times in my super cool wagon. I'm not going to admit to having made my own Ricky Martin hanging rearview mirror decoration out of a thin piece of cardboard and a cut-out from a magazine either. No ma'am, that wasn't me. (-; Yeah, I've always been so so cool. (-; Darn, now I have that song in my head. YouTube here I come!
So, my must-do activities for the summer? Just three? Hmmmm... Well the baby we're adopting is due in about two weeks, so I'd have to say that one of our must-do's is going to be soaking up as much of that precious, super special little girl as possible. Basking in the wonder of motherhood has to be an awesome way to spend any day- summer or not. Must-do #2 is spending some special alone time with my hubby as he has lots of vacation time saved up that he needs to use. A lot of that time will be family time, but alone time is nice too and it is, of course, possible with little ones in the house. (-: #3? Hmmmm... I want to make time to get back to painting. Painting works on canvas has always been something I've loved, but I haven't made enough time for it over the past few years. I'd like to work on this creative outlet at least once a week if possible. I don't have to spend a ton of time on each "session" but I do want to do something related to this at least one time each week. There's more that we'll do too, but I am a stickler for rules and you did say just 3. (-:
Have fun with your precious littles this summer! - June 13, 2011 at 12:26 PM
- Jess.Pollard said...
1. Trip to MI! First time :-)
2. Farmers Market
3. for my son to master the 2 wheeler!
Aren't we all thankful for AE!! - June 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM
- Heather D. said...
1. Take a family vacation - somewhere not in Kansas or Missouri
2. Be a better blogger
3. Take my boys swimming and be comfortable in my suit. They deserve that. - June 13, 2011 at 12:30 PM
- Wade and Tara said...
Nella has piggy tails!! TOO cute! my three things this summer:
1. Have baby #2
2. Enjoy my first born as much as possible!!!
3. Move into our new home!!
I could keep going there are sooo many things that I would love to do this summer! - June 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM
- the mama said...
1 - spend as much time at the pool as possible.
2 - say "yes" to my children!
3 - get outside after dinner and enjoy sunset with the family.....during the school year it more important to finish homework and get baths and get in bed - whew. summer is for the opposite of all of that!! - June 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM
- Rik said...
1. Either maintain a house so clean I can truly welcome the visit of the spontaneous guest...or...
2. Learn to be so comfortable with the "less that perfect" house so the same spontaneous guests will be invited in with comfort and joy, comfort and joy...and...
3. Spend some time with the grandchildren...just Poppa and them...no adults, just us.
I loved the photo of the girl with "buttage" -- it's like cleavage, but behind and under. Too cute. (It is cute only on the young...just sayin') - June 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Our Family said...
My must do's are:
1.) Take more pictures with my girls. Need to stop always being the one behind the camera!! If they were to look back at all the pictures right now, they would think they were raised by their father! That has to change.
2.) More Snow-Cone Saturdays!! My K loves snow-cones and why I think it takes too much time to get them for us is beyond me.
3.) Buy my K a tricycle!! I am checking out the balance bikes right now!
Have a wonderful week!! - June 13, 2011 at 12:41 PM
- Jessica said...
Umm..my dad had a teal ford escort, (We called it the Gumby-mobile), that I attempted to drive - right around the same time LFO Summergirls came out - haven't thought about that it forever.
- June 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM
- Tori said...
Love Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!!
1. get my house cleaned up
2. spend every spare min. enjoying my cuddle bug
3. take afternoon naps
Tori - June 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM
- Stubborn Hope said...
Pools, pigtails, sundresses, running, family vacation. Yes. That's my summer!
- June 13, 2011 at 12:43 PM
- katieandjeremy said...
That looks like the weekend I wish I had. We spent it at the hospital trying to ride out the flu bug with out little miss. Next weekend...Next weekend...I have hope. (p.s. I lurved a good american eagle t-shirt sale...that meant summer was official)
- June 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- Tracie said...
Love the pics!
Three things to do this summer:
1. Complete another 5K race
2. More random day trips with the family.
3. A few more camping trips aka bug catching! - June 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- Amy-Sue and Gian Del Bello said...
Hi there,
Top things on our summer list include:
1- a trip to Disneyland
2- lots of trips to the beach to run our feet in the sand (and hopefully start next school year with a tan)
3- some spontaneous trips to here and there to explore and build memories...isn't that what summer is all about?
I'll be watching to see what fun adventures you and your family have! - June 13, 2011 at 12:47 PM
- Funnelcloud Rachel said...
I had to comment on this because twelve years ago, right about now, I was home from college, cruising around in my teal Ford Aspire (nicknamed The Teal Turd)! Gotta love those teal cars of the 90s!
Three things I must do this summer:
1. Eat seafood by the water.
2. Read a mystery.
3. Drink a gin and tonic. - June 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM
- Tara and Nick said...
1. make pioneer woman's iced coffee.
2. run more
3. go kayaking where i live in grand rapids, MICHIGAN (woo woo!) - June 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM
- Erin B said...
I really loved the matching outfits and wanted to say how much I miss Nella's "OH" face :().
1. Get new carpet in our house.. Yippee!
2. Go camping just outside our beautiful hometown of Missoula, Montana!
3. Run my 3rd 1/2 marathon also in my beautiful hometown of Missoula, Montana! - June 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM
- WhatDoesTheFutureHold said...
Currently being on vacation in NC outer banks and leaving wednesday for a cruise to the bahamas. my three things to accomplish are:
A golden sun tan, snorkeling, and taking tons or beautiful pictures :)
Melissa - June 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM
- Kelly said...
1. Finish as much of my house projects as possible.
2. See Ben Folds.
3. Enjoy. - June 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM
- Sarah said...
I want to redo our office/play room in pink. We are growing our first ever vegetable garden, and i want take a lot of naps and eat a lot of ice cream with my girls!
- June 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM
- Janet said...
Wow, really needed to read this happy, lovely post today.
summer list:
-keep up a new jogging routine
-regular beach days
-sidewalk chalk, bubbles, cupcakes, cold drinks & friends - June 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM
- Rik said...
I remember finding that teal station wagon for you...and we were in the car driving you over to see your new vehicle and I remember, somewhere between our driveway and the home of the person selling the car, you saying, "I'm not picky, but all I ask is, Please don't put me in a station wagon!" And it was. Turquoise Blue. And you drove it shamelessly. You could have fed a family of four from the remnants of fast food you chowed down going back and forth to school and work. And there were enough complete outfits of clothes in that wagon to have dressed you for a week. It looked like a travelling episode of Hoarders. the ash tray was filled with lipgloss and eye pencils--like that was what it was designed for. Ultimately, I think you started it with some little toggle switch some mechanic had rigged up for you to use. You two were like beauty and the beast. While it was ultimately designed to hold up to 7 passengers, in the end, there was barely room for you. I think you would have survived any crash for all your stuff would have worked better than an airbag to cushion you. But you rocked it out. Do you remember when you were backing out of a drive, and you thought all the people on the porch were waving at you so you were waving back wildly to match their waves...you even beeped your horn at this grand farewell, only to learn they were waving frantically to tell you that you had backed right through all the garbage they had put out near the road for that day's pick up, and when you took off, you pretty much hauled it with you and spread it all over the neighborhood while you waved, smiled and beeped you way off. Too many memories of that Teal Escort. But love you still.
--Poppa - June 13, 2011 at 12:57 PM
- KTG said...
1.make popsicles and ice cream
2.walk on the beach with my 1 year old in the middle and 3 year old and I holding her hands :)
3.read a book on the porch - June 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM
- lauraprell said...
Kelle, I think I watched Seven brides for seven brothers about 100 times. I loved it, I too was not allowed to watch all the movies my friends were, but if we had been able to we would have missed that one.
- June 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- mamipdx said...
to do:
1. oak's park amusement rides
2. a hike under the falls at silver creek
3. farmers' markets
yeah, summer!
shen - June 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM
- Bean said...
This post was just what i needed! I love your bathing suit!
This summer, I must:
1. Go to the beach. I've lived in southern california my whole life and cannot remember when I last spent a day hanging out at the beach. (The dog beach is different!)
2. Go to the fair! I freaking love the fair!!!
3. Take a vacation. A real one. Last year, we bought a house so our vacation was spend cleaning and painting and moving into our first house. I want to do something fun this summer! - June 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM
- Nikki Crockett said...
Three things on my to do list this summer...
#1 Potty Train my 2 year old
#2 Run
#3 Go home to Rhode Island - June 13, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- Klemm Family said...
1. Must travel to MI (my hometown) to see my Grandma. She hasn't met my son so I'm super excited.
2. Must spend as much time at the pool as possible.
3. Must have an amazing first birthday party for our little man.
So I've only been reading your blog for about a year. And I heard you reference Flint, but mentioning Courtland Mall just made my heart skip and a big smile on my face. What town are you from? I grew up in Lapeer and my dad lives in Davison. We used to go to Courtland Mall all the time. I remember my stepmom not taking us to Genessee Valley unless my older stepbrothers were with us (for protection) and as soon as we got off 69 she'd lock the car. Thanks for bringing up some fun memories! - June 13, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- skirch01 said...
1. Go camping (I have never been in my life, and always wanted to!)
2. Host a BBQ for friends.
3. Make popsicles :) - June 13, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- Julie said...
I have never seen this movie...I have to! I'm a June bride!!! :)
- June 13, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- greilotus said...
Loved the photos!! Especially that last one of Nella! Adorable!!
My summer to-do list includes:
1) More spontaneous ventures with my kids.
2) Car shows, fairs, festivals... as many as my 8 month pregnant self can handle.
3) Giving birth to my third sweet baby in July!! <3 - June 13, 2011 at 1:09 PM
- Adventures in our army life said...
1. take a beach trip
2. make a pancake breakfast every saturday morning for our little family
3. spend as many days as possible at the pool! - June 13, 2011 at 1:09 PM
- Marjorie said...
1. Fourth of July on Bethany Beach, DE and vacation in Stone Harbor, NJ
2. Spending carefree days with my boys:)
3. Shop for some sweet new baby clothes for the little one we are welcoming this fall - June 13, 2011 at 1:10 PM
- paige said...
um. i love your blog - so i followed your link to your summer anthem. *worst song ever*. hehehe. Glad you're not perfect, kelle :)
1. Enter & race in a road race - i'm not picky about the length...
2. meet my internet girlfriends who i've been friends with for 4 years for the first time.
3. Not hate my birthday this year. i'm not sure how i'm gonna pull that one off, but the last couple have just. been. so. lame. - June 13, 2011 at 1:10 PM
- Marti said...
My 3 things would be....
1. Spending Sunday's at the pool with my girl
2. Make it to Savannah for a weekend
3. Make more art - June 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM
- Lesley said...
3 things...just 3?
1. Keep on runnin'...
2. knit
3. sew
There are so so many more that I could list. Summer means endless possibilities and long luscious days...so important to a dreamer like me! - June 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM
- Stephanie said...
my top 3 to-do's for this summer are: 1.plan/book a trip to London for our first Christmas as newlyweds 2.take afternoon naps, while its raining, whenever possible 3.read at least 5 books
- June 13, 2011 at 1:20 PM
- Annie said...
1. Take my girl to the lake so she can play in her yellow polka dot swim suit.
2. Road trip to San Francisco
3. Get through this first trimester, because I'm only 8 weeks in and it's totally kicking my butt.
P.S. Love Nella's pig tails. I'm not so patiently waiting for Lilah's hair to grow long enough so she can sport them. - June 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM
- RP said...
oh em gee, i am old - i've never heard that song - ever.
and those pigtails? might just be the cutest thing i have ever seen. - June 13, 2011 at 1:23 PM
- Jenn said...
I <3 summer! If only in Oregon summer would finally arrive!
With that the 3 things I must do this summer are:
1) Take my 3 kiddos for an impromptu day at the beach just to build sand castles and jump in the freezing pacific ocean waves!
2) Hike Multnomah falls again, this time with my two oldest hiking on their own and watching with amazement how accomplished they feel at the top!
3) Spend more time outside with no agenda, other than to just spend time together enjoying the outdoors! - June 13, 2011 at 1:24 PM
- Heather Ann said...
"Yeah, that's not ours."
Thank you for a long chuckle on that one. Made my morning.
3 things that I must-do this summer?
1. Acknowledge that it's summer for one thing!
2. View it like I did when I was a kid not as the overworked, overwhelmed and overextended adult that I am now.
3. Get back my kid-like enthusiasm for summer!
Thanks always for a chuckle.
Heather - June 13, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- Heather said...
The first thing I noticed in the picture of Nella on the blanket is that she looks like she's clapping her hands - and I cheered! I nanny a 13-month-old boy with Down Syndrome and we are tirelessly modeling clapping, among other things, waiting for the day when he can do it too! I always rejoice when I see other children who have hit the milestones we work so hard for.
As for my summer list:
1 - Spend a weekend at the lakeside cabin with my friends.
2 - Eat some cheese curds and a deep fried candy bar at the state fair!
3 - Find at least a few minutes each week to lounge by the pool. - June 13, 2011 at 1:27 PM
- C and J said...
1. Have this baby! I can not wait to meet her!
2 Get to the beach at least twice before said baby arrives
3. Go fruit picking! - June 13, 2011 at 1:28 PM
- Jamie said...
This summer I will
1 - Use my time off from teaching to pretend I really am a stay-at-home-mom & soak up every moment of it
2 - Spend more time with friends - I love what you said about the best get-togethers being the impromptu ones
3 - Choose to be content in the small things that make my life as wonderful as it is - June 13, 2011 at 1:29 PM
- Jill said...
I love pics of Nella with mud or sand in her mouth. She's so bad-ass.
1.) read, read, read trashy romance novels- not informative all the time.
2.) make a new meal each week- like pick out totally new ingredients too.
3.) have an overnight with my husband. - June 13, 2011 at 1:30 PM
- Ginny said...
1. paint my fridge with chalkboard paint.
2. spends hours by the pool watching my children splash.
3. take kids to the MS river to cruise on a boat with friends! - June 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- Bettyann said...
1. new recipe for marquiritas
2.more swimming dates with nieces
3.laugh more - June 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM
- Meagan Kenney said...
I SO remember in about 1998 cruising with my bestie in HER white Ford Escort wagon (the seat belts were so cool because they were on tracks!) listening to LFO! Except we did really bad things like go to tanning beds (do people still do that?)
Anyhoo, three things:
1. Take my kids to the library once a week
2. Buy a Slip n Slide (check)
3. Camp out in the tent in our living room (AZ is too hot for outside-check) - June 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- LibraryGirl62 said...
My kids have always sang "Tomato Island, gonna catch you smilin'" when the flea market jingle comes on :)
- June 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- gkey said...
dear Summer Loves,
1) buy a back yard pool
2) swim with my kids
3) Love every minute
I also am resolved to NOT watch the calendar days tick off, sighing sadly about how soon it will be over.
My favorite time of year
NE - June 13, 2011 at 1:37 PM
- Kylie and crew. said...
Love those clothes! It's so fun everywhere I go in Missoula I keep seeing pictures of Nella and I want to say to people...I know her! But, I don't because I don't really know Nella but I feel like I do! :)
3 Summer Things:
1. Smores with my kids
2. Camping with our group of friends and littles everywhere!
3. Late summer nights with our little ones where we look at the clock knowing we are getting further and further from bedtime!
I love summer! - June 13, 2011 at 1:42 PM
- Kelsey said...
I found your blog a few weeks ago and I've been hooked ever since. I've been inspired to capture every day moments since then, and it's really causing me to stretch my photography skills.
On my summer to-do list:
1. Find a pool to swim at. There's not many in New Mexico, so I might have to go hunting.
2. Paint my toe nails really bright, really fun colors.
3. Have park play-dates with my niece. Her little brother just died 33 weeks into the pregnancy, and so I'm going to cherish every second I have with her. - June 13, 2011 at 1:44 PM
- Mom Fashion World said...
Beautiful pics, as always!
- June 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM
- candy_mercer said...
Your day sounded amazing and YES I remember that song very well! My 3 must do's this summer:
1. spend the days making memories with my babies
2. Take my son to Busch Gardens
3. Sit with my toes in the sand - June 13, 2011 at 1:47 PM
- Pinky said...
My three must do's for the summer:
1. Have fun with my baby (6 mths) and watch him grow & learn new things.
2. Lose the baby weight and then some.
3. Find a new place to live. - June 13, 2011 at 1:47 PM
- Kellie said...
My 3 summer must do's:
1. Start going to the gym regularly again (I've been a slacker!)
2. Play and enjoy every minute I have w/ my little one.
3. Finally finish "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo". - June 13, 2011 at 1:49 PM
- casey said...
1. Sno-Cones, yes please!
2. picnic on the farm wearing a flowery dress and cowboy boots with my
3. July 4th party with fireworks and margaritas - June 13, 2011 at 1:49 PM
- Heather said...
1. Find the "hidden waterfall" at a local state park.
2. Attend a baseball game with my family.
3. Eat ice-cream at least once a week! - June 13, 2011 at 1:49 PM
- Nicole said...
1. Lemonade Stand
2. Visit Bay Beach- WI
3. Find a little cute ice cream shop - June 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM
- Bridget said...
Love the pictures! Just beautiful.
1. Driving in the car with my friends, the windows rolled down low and the music turned up high...hair blown in the wind.
2. A summer week-end sleep-over with my besties. (Or two, or three, or four...)
3. Find the perfect sundress and accompanying floppy hat. :-) - June 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM
- happynester said...
june is my month...
my list is the same every year
1. farmers market every wednesday, its the best in ontario and its exactly the market you are dreaming of
2.swimming lessons for the kids, on a muskoka beach, just like i did as a kid
3.and entire beach day with my sister and nephew.. we start with brunch picnics, take turns with babes in the beach and the water, nap on old comforters we use as picnic blankets, read magazines, sip our spiked lemonade and then the men come with take out dinner and a after work swim with the kids.. we stay till sunset...
thats my top 3. but there is so much more. i live in cottage heaven. - June 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM
- Jeanne said...
I love June! It is so filled with possibilities and no pressure from summer yet.
Three things that will happen this summer:
Lose 20 pounds
Breast feed my baby past 5 months old
Have Art Playdates every week where all the kids get filthy. - June 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM
- Jenn A said...
1. Have a baby
2. Relax with my kiddies
3. Enjoy time with extended family - June 13, 2011 at 1:55 PM
- Kathy G said...
1) Camping with the little ones.
2) Take out with the neighborhood.
3) S'mores.
Love the photos! - June 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM
- Nicole said...
This summer, we WILL take the kids to the beach and the zoo. And we WILL visit Disney World so Wyatt can do the Hot Dog Dance with Mickey Mouse.
- June 13, 2011 at 1:57 PM
- melissa78 said...
OMG I simply LOVE that last picture of Nella!!! I realy need to consider moving so I can spend all my time at the beach!! thank you for sharing!
- June 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM
- Gentle Blue Mom said...
My three things...
1. Spend time at the beach with my kiddos
2. Go camping
3. Read some good books! - June 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM
- Candice said...
1. Meet my baby girl.
2. Set up my son's summer therapy schedule.
3. Have fun!! - June 13, 2011 at 2:04 PM
- Sunny said...
HURRAY FOR SUMMER! Here's my list:
1) Play hooky from work one day and escape to the beach by myself.
2) Go for a neighborhood bike ride with my polaroid camera and see what happy pictures I can find.
3) Make ice cream from scratch with my little one....and then eat it all :) - June 13, 2011 at 2:06 PM
- Jenn said...
June in Montana; so far it means rain boots, sweatshirts and mud puddles...but it has also brought the most beautiful rainbow I've ever seen! So, we're still loving June here too.
Three things:
1. Breathe deeply of the pine trees on hot camping weekends (of which we hope there are MANY)
2. Dates with my hubby on the decks of a few great restaurants in our area, enjoying the live music and microbrews
3. The home birth of baby #6, with all members of the family in attendance. A perfect end to a perfect summer. (I'm due at the end of August!) - June 13, 2011 at 2:08 PM
- Christy said...
1. The beach
2. The beach
3. The beach
(good thing my parents live there) - June 13, 2011 at 2:08 PM
- Me said...
3 must do's of this summer:
1. Take my daughter to Sesame Place
2. Have a water fight party with all the neighbors in our development
3. Have many picnics at the beach/park by our house.
Thank you as always, Kelle, for you beautiful pictures and words. Have a wonderful, happy and safe summer :) - June 13, 2011 at 2:10 PM
- heidi said...
1. Landscape my backyard...and put in a hammock that swings from the trees.
2. Relax...I have 3 weeks off!
3. Let my year old niece eat my ice cream. It's ok, I know where we keep it and I can always get more. - June 13, 2011 at 2:13 PM
- Charles and Kelly said...
I'm going to
1. sing more
2. sleep less
3. go outside more!!!
Love your blog Happy Summer!! - June 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM
- Siri said...
Last weekend I overheard my husband tell some friends that I live for entertaining and that I love having people over. Yes it is true! I love sitting on our revamped porch breaking bread with friends and watching our kids play. It is my favorite part of summer and what I MUST do!!! Love your weekend pics:)
- June 13, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Julie @ my tiny bookworm said...
Great photos! I love the matching outfits. That fabric is great.
My three things are: get all the painting done that's on my list, have a picnic at our favourite park and sit on a sunny patio with friends. - June 13, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Lisa said...
Three things:
1. Get my youngest girl's hair in piggies - thanks for the reminder!
2. Run almost daily. I have time when I'm off for the summer. :)
3. Enjoy every moment I get with my girls, big or small.
I have 7 more days before summer break...cannot wait!! - June 13, 2011 at 2:21 PM
- Amy Parris said...
This summer I will:
1. Train to run my third half marathon in a year's time. Pretty spectacular for a girl who didn't run at all three years ago.
2. Turn the nursery into a real guest room.
3. Stop saying "Let's hurry" to my kids so that we can relax and enjoy each other this summer. - June 13, 2011 at 2:23 PM
- bakersdozen said...
1. Hike Beacon Rock 2. Have many picnics with the children 3. Walk every day
Love your pics of the girls:) - June 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM
- Heather said...
Kelle- I just love your blog. It's everything that I dream our family will be like someday. We are expecting our first baby (a boy!) in the fall & my husband and I love to look over your beautiful family pictures and dream about what fun things we'll take our baby to do soon.
Summer list:
- Find a decent place to live
- decorate Rowan's nursery
-Go outside every nice day & spend less time inside in front of the tv! - June 13, 2011 at 2:26 PM


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England captain Alastair Cook warns England simply cannot afford another false start in the pivotal Test of their three-match series against New Zealand.
Opener Cook himself untypically helped to start the rot in England's first innings in Dunedin last week, when the tourists collapsed to 167 all out on a blameless pitch. But it was he too who went a long way to putting things right as he scored his 24th Test century, and Nick Compton his first, in a record stand of 231 to help England close out a stalemate.
Hostilities resume at the Basin Reserve on Thursday, and Cook said: "In a three-Test series, in the second after the first was a draw, both sides will be wanting to stamp their mark on the game. As proven in Dunedin, if you get your noses ahead you put yourself in with a great chance to win the game ... so it's important we start well."
Cook is heartened by the resilience England demonstrated nonetheless, for the second Test running after they clinched series victory in India with great determination to draw at Nagpur in December.
He added: "I think we can take some confidence from that fightback. The first couple of days, we were put under some pressure. Then to respond with the bat, like we did, was excellent from the team. That's twice in two Test matches we've had to do that, and to be able to come through those challenges is only good for us as a team."
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gliknik Inc., a privately held biopharmaceuticals company, today announced the appointment of Incyte Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Paul A. Friedman, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Friedman, a seasoned pharmaceutical industry executive with strong experience in management of R&D and corporate functions, joins Gliknik's board as the company is continuing to advance its pipeline of drug candidates targeting various cancers and immune disorders.
"It's an honor for us to welcome Paul to the Gliknik Board of Directors," said Gliknik CEO David S. Block. "His deep experience in pharmaceutical research, development, commercialization, and business development and his unwavering commitment to excellence bring an important perspective to Gliknik as we seek to advance and to partner our pipeline of novel therapies."
Dr. Friedman joined Incyte in 2001 as Chief Executive Officer and a Director. A biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing proprietary small molecule drugs for oncology and inflammation, Incyte developed and commercialized Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) under Dr. Friedman and has a robust product pipeline. Previously, Dr. Friedman served as President of R&D for the DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company, President of DuPont Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, and Senior Vice President at Merck Research Laboratories. Prior to his work at Merck and DuPont, Dr. Friedman was an associate professor of medicine and pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Friedman is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation. He received his A.B. in biology from Princeton University and his M.D. from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Friedman is also a director of Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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All bedrooms are tastefully furnished and spacious with a balcony overlooking either the bay or the countryside.
The following excursions are included on all standard Saga holidays of seven nights or longer at the Coastline Hotel.
Take a scenic drive north along the coastal route towards Xemxija Bay. You'll pass through the old part of St Paul's Bay and Buggiba, completing your journey in St Julian's.
Malta is dotted with traditional villages – small settlements clustered around ornate parish churches that are the focal point of village life and celebrations. Many of these villages are redolent of the past and on this excursion you will have the opportunity to experience this unique atmosphere.
You also visit a local garden - the exact location is variable as there may be better places to visit at certain times of the year.
Finally, you visit a local gold market where you can see silver filigree being made.
This excursion may operate in reverse order.
Malta's lovely capital has a fine natural harbour and is home to some of Europe's finest art works, palaces, churches. It's a European Art City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entrance to St John's Co-Cathedral is included.
In addition, the following excursions are included for all guests staying 14 nights or longer. Subject to availability, guests staying seven nights may be able to purchase these excursions:
Visit Mellieha, renowned for its large private villas overlooking the bay. Beneath the Parish Church is the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin, a national shrine. St Luke reputedly painted a fresco of the Madonna and Child.
A photo stop is made at Popeye's Village. You will then visit the small rural district of Manikata Village, with the modern parish church of St Joseph.
Continuing via the sandy Golden Bay, you visit the typical rural village of Mgarr, home to two of Malta's oldest prehistoric sites, Ta' Hagrat and Skorba. You will also get to see a World War II air raid shelter.
This excursion takes you to a local market, where you can hunt for clothes, souvenirs and bric-a-brac.
Then it's on to the Aviation Museum that houses, amongst other things, a WWII Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane that had been at the bottom of the sea for 54 years before being salvaged and restored by the volunteers at the museum in 1995.
Visit the megalithic temple complex built between 3600-3200 BC and enjoy a photo stop at the Blue Grotto.


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Can I ask if this is ALL about CITW, or did you move onto "other stuff each of you wanted to talk about" 1/2 way through. I've not seen the film yet and am trying to avoid finding out too much/anything about it before I do.
For some reason, I can't download the podcast from the front page (the Intermission one) in Firefox. The download link, the awesome Mondo poster and the blurb don't show up for me. And I can't click on any other episode either. It must be a Firefox thing as it's fine on Explorer, therefor this post is pointless.
Except to say- CITW is good, go see it, Fido. Don't listen to this podcast first
Pretty much all of it is CITW. We don't go into spoilers for a few minutes, though, but generally - we recommend it. Go see it.
thanx for the info, I'll put this in my "save until movie seen" folder.
Here's a question that just occurred to me.
An actual reply -
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Every country had different ways of doing the rituals to suit their own cultures. The Jock, the slut, the virgin etc is essentially an American horror movie trope
That made so much sense that it made me appreciate the movie a little more. Especially considering--
Yup. And, yeah, I surprise even myself sometimes
Okay, maybe that's not Kevin... but you know one of these things was in that basement somewhere...
Okay, maybe that's not Kevin... but you know one of these things was in that basement somewhere...
Yeah, that sound you just heard? That's Teague simultaneously shitting and pissing himself.
I just realized, this film was just an excuse for Joss to kill everyone.
The odd thing about horror is those who are not fans can't quite comprehend what we fans like about the genre. Indeed it is difficult for a horror fan to define what it is about horror that appeals to them.
I suggest watching the documentary, Nightmares in Red, White, and Blue, that details the evolution of American horror with commentary of actors, actresses, directors and the like. Special Effects artist, Tom Savini, makes several appearances. He's a Vietnam veteran that applies his experience in the war to producing some of the most realistic gore ever filmed. The best part of the documentary, though, is how it juxtaposes what those in the industry feel about horror compared to what people who don't like horror feel. Horror fans are unfairly maligned as they are thought to be sadistic when really there is something else behind the motivation, usually an attraction to more visceral cinema. A point is made in that action films are violent in a jingoistic, chauvinistic fashion and that it is perfectly okay in this case to root for the good guys no matter how many baddies they kill. Horror takes violence to the next step showing just how devastating a gun shot or a knife to the stomach can be. This is something the action genre tends to avoid unless aiming for that degree of realism.
Another companion piece for CITW is Behind the Mask: the Rise of Leslie Vernon, a faux documentary about an up and coming slasher in a world where Jason, Freddie, and Michael exist. A film crew follows Leslie as he plans for his massacre of several teenagers at a remote cabin in the woods. All the while he discusses the mythological and psychosexual meaning behind each step. He points out important tropes, even including the arrival of an obsessed psychologist that is hunting him down (played by Robert Englund). I think Leslie Vernon both honors and subverts the slasher better than CITW, though CITW bites off a much larger morsel.
In short I look at CITW as Whedon's and Goddard's string theory of horror movies. It is a system of thought to unite all horror films under the same formula. Whether it succeeds or fails is a matter of the latitude you afford it.
Also, personally, I think the cenobite should have been in the British complex as Hellraiser was originally a British film based on a British author's story. Then maybe like the movie the Americans bought the rights to it and the lament configuration.
See. Horror fan.
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Just listened to this and I learned two things- 1. this podcast needed a horror film fan (but I know Mike had to work) to talk about the film as a horror film homage and 2. Jeffery doesn't like fun.
I still enjoyed the show though. Now, talking about video games (I know this hasn't been released but I wanted to mention this) I spent the entire day last Wednesday on Youtube watching the walk-through for Arkham City. Because it's cool
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Funny Games has nothing, and I mean NOTHING, on A Serbian Film.
I was reminded of this gem when you talked about Peter Berg.
I have issues with this still from The Kingdom. Can you spot them?
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