Friday, July 11, 2008

A Perfect Summer Day

PhotoStory Friday
Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek
 

The day starts out with a crossword puzzle at the kitchen counter. This morning I had a helper.

Then we head out to a local lake for some fun in the sun. Nothing better than digging in the sand,

or being pulled around in the warm water on a lobster while older brother lugs his deer into deeper water. Yes. My children have strange taste in floaties.

Time to quickly gulp down lunch so we can get back into the water as soon as possible.
A few more hours in the water and it is way past naptime. Anyone getting tired? A spacey stare tells me it is time to go.
After naps and more playtime outside, one by one, the sweaty boys climb on top of mommy for some snuggle time.
And hopefully the day ends like this.

47 comments:

MamaGeek @ Works For Us said...

Oh Kat, now THAT is a perfect summer day. That first shot though, at the counter, makes my heart swoon. What a doll with that face.

Soak it up as much as you can, Lord knows we both will be captive by winter before we know it.

*Boo. Hiss.*

MamaGeek @ Works For Us said...

On a side note, SUP with Favre?

Mary Beth said...

That is so summer! I love the look on Benjamin's face as he looks over the top of the counter - priceless! Enjoy the summer!

Anonymous said...

Looks like a perfect day if I ever saw one! :-)

dawn klinge said...

I loved the photos- it does look like a perfect summer day!

Stephanie said...

I want one! I could use a perfect summer day. Now if only I could find a pretty local lake...hmmmm!

imbeingheldhostage said...

Perfect summer photos with the absolute best music to accompany them. It's so sweet to see your family in action.
Happy weekend!

Rebecca Ramsey said...

What a great day!
And your boys are adorable. Very kissable!
I also start my day with the crossword. I'm addicted.
Your leaf pics are so cute. I've got one of my daughter just like those!
Becky

Hilary said...

What a perfectly beautiful sun-kissed day.

Wendy said...

Oh, that deer float is AWESOME! Looks like y'all had a very fun day!

Robyn said...

So much fun in the sun!! Great photos. Love the last one;)

the dragonfly said...

What a beautiful summer day! Looks like so much fun..especially the snuggle pictures at the end. Priceless.

Anonymous said...

Your boys are beautiful! Great shots of a fun day!

Cecily R said...

Summer day perfection!! That last shot just makes me laugh...if it were only that easy!!

By the way, we have the same lobster floatie...my kids frequently try to make it fly.

GREAT PSF! Thanks for playing with us this week!

Anonymous said...

Since you seem to have the routine down, do you mind lettingus tag along??? It looks like the perfect day indeed! :-)

Mom24 said...

GREAT pics! I want to come to. Hope you get another one in soon.

Anonymous said...

Well, that looks like the perfect day... Sigh...

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great day. That last picture is a classic!

Carrie and Troy Keiser said...

Sounds wonderful.... I'd take a day like that! fun pix.

Dianne - Bunny Trails said...

What a perfect summer day! How fun. Great and wonderful pix and memories!! :D

Fire Hunt said...

Looks like a perfect day.

Life in the Crazy Lane said...

That's great (aside from the sweat; not a big fan of sweat *grin*)! Who took that last photo? Hubby?

lime said...

i LOVE the spacey stare and the picture at the end where someone is trying to be asleep but stifling a giggle

OHmommy said...

OMGosh.... that last picture is too cute. I want a fake sleeping picture. You guys are faking, yes?

Kellan said...

That does sound like the PERFECT SUMMER DAY! Cute pictures too. Have a great weekend - Kellan

Kristen said...

How cute are you all? And how picture perfect is your lake?

Love it!

That last sleeping picture is too adorable. Joey looks like it is all he can do not to crack up! :)

So glad to see that you are enjoying every moment of fun in the sun!

I've said it before, but you all are just too cute together!

Anonymous said...

Awww... half naked blondies. So summery.

Don Mills Diva said...

That day, my friend, is perfection.

Cassie said...

Looks like a great day! I love that last photo! hehe.

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

How sweet! A mommy and her boys! That's awesome that you have a lake like that so close to you!

Bren said...

That IS a perfect summer day! The last pic is so cute. Hope it ended that way for you.

Momisodes said...

Oh what a fun summer day! Those pics are priceless :) I love last and crossword pic. Hope they all sleep well tonight!

Molly's Mom said...

I'm blinded with the cuteness! :) You have absolutely beautiful little guys...

Cynthia said...

The beach is the best!

Oh, and I have to echo MamaGeek...what is up with Favre?

Laski said...

I want a local lake. All I have a is a grungy river.

And those baby boys. Priceless. Gorgeous. Makes me want two more . .. at least.

You got a lot of love goin' on!

Rose said...

What a great story! Even though I have the ocean near by, there is something about going to the lake that I just miss!

Karen Coutu said...

You should frame that last photo! What a great moment with your kiddos!!

Anonymous said...

Okay, K. I hope you don't take offense, but Ben is too pretty. I mean stunningly adorable. That first shot? Oh, melt my heart.

tiarastantrums said...

simply awesome!

Brittany said...

SO cute! :) I love that last photo!!

Cyndi said...

Yes, that does seem like a perfect day.

Anonymous said...

Oh, so sweet! The perfect summer day, indeed!

just jamie said...

Oh... LOVE that last photo.

ewe are here said...

I love that last photo ... what a great day!

Unknown said...

OH. MY. GOSH you are so cute all piled in the chair together! I can hardly take it!!!

What a great day and what a wonderful way to see it end...

Cara said...

Love the pictured, my favorite are the last two. They boys look like they are having such fun. The sleeping one is two cute.

CC said...

I want to end my day just like that!

Words To Live By

Be grateful for each new day.
A new day that you have never lived before.
Twenty-four new, fresh, unexplored hours to use usefully and profitably.
We can squander, neglect, or use them.
Life will be richer or poorer by the way we use today.
Finish every day and be done with it.
You have done what you could;
some blunders and absurdities crept in;
forget them as soon as you can.
Tomorrow is a new day.
You shall begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsense.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson