All year long we wait for days like these. Where we can throw on our flip flops and just walk out the door. Not a thing in hand. Well.....maybe the camera, but that doesn't count.
The school year is finished, books and pencils all tucked away and the fridge is well stocked with popsicles and fudge bars. (And real fruit bars too so no slamming.)
We've got new water guns, bouncing balls and skipping ropes (and I need to get more bubbles. What's summer without a fresh bottle of bubbles?)
I'm tackling a few house-keeping projects this summer because I know I'll be hitting the road hard, come September. The loft is getting cleaned-up and is (somewhat) returning to it's original state of my studio. I have a lot of new lighting equipment and backdrops and props and I'm spreading out in here. Things like "what is that?" and "where did we get that?" are ringing in the air and we've already taken 2 car loads to the Salvation Army with more to go. Even the kiddos are looking around with smiles at all the room we uncovered.
Check out all the fbulous photography at Lisa's site. The long road to China.
And enjoy these beautiful summer days!!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
13 comments:
I am so excited about your summer with the girly whirlies! I know it will be a good one! I have to buy more bubbles : ) Thank you for reminding me.
It looks like you guys are off to a beautiful summer!
What great photos- sounds like you have been very busy. How exciting to get your studio back in order. That is always such a satisfying feeling to do things like that.
Sounds like a great start to summer!! And you can't ever leave behind the camera ;) Beautiful pictures and can't wait to see what your studio looks like...make sure to post pictures of it!
Summer is my favorite! So happy you are having a fun summer.
Summer is the best! Love all your shots this week Wanda! Enjoy going through your loft and getting your studio organized. :)
Simply stunning! And I love the photo of the girls on their bikes, sooo precious!
New bubbles...definitely need to get some. :)
We sure do wait all year for Summer to arrive. Love the first one of miss D, and the one of miss M with the kissy face to her sister. Adorable!
hugs,
Gail
Ah yes...summer...finally! After that long and cold winter we are just enjoying it to the fullest. Lots of icecream and bubbles.
Erika B
So glad summer is finally here for you! Looks like you're already off to a great start. Enjoy!
xoxo
Happy summer!! Enjoy.
(Love that bike/trike shot)
It sounds like you are on a mission my friend!! Good for you......and when you are done there, you can come here and help me, cause I need it!!
So many beautiful shots of your sweeties enjoying some summertime fun!! I am with M3....that trike shot is my FAV!!
See you soon my friend. I have a bottle of Skinnygirl Margarita with your name on it:)))
xoxo,
Lisa
Gorgeous! Beautiful! Adorable! Fun! I love the picture with the girls on their bikes. So cute! I love days like these! I think people do so much planning that days like these often slip by. I hope you have been well my friend! It has been a busy summer and we are having fun. I love visiting and seeing your outstanding talent jump from the screen. I still woulod like to know how you are saving all of these amazing pictures! Have a great day!
Mama Hen
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