Friday, June 25, 2010

Celebrating Summer

I'm having a hard time believing we've already reached the last weekend in June. Every year, I make a mental note to take time to fully enjoy summer and all the things I love about it. To savor the season the way I did when I was little.

Evan Sklar

But, for some reason, time refuses to move as slowly as it did then. As much as I adore Fall and the sweaters, boots, and tights that come with it, I always find myself surprised by its arrival and slightly disappointed another summer has come and gone without feeling I've celebrated it to its fullest.

Randy Harris Photography

While my days don't promise to be leisurely this summer, I am trying to make sure I embrace as many of my favorite things about this time of year as I can; I am hoping this will help me feel I enjoyed the season as much as possible by the time cool air start to blow again.


Union Photography

I've made my most-loved gazpacho recipes and experimented with new additions. I've enjoyed Hawaiian Shaved Ice, gelato, frozen yogurt, and popsicles, foods I enjoy year-round, but are certainly required eating in hotter months. I've even been able to spend a couple hours lakeside.


Katie Baum via 20x200

I intend to keep adding to my list over the coming months, and I am going to do some work towards reaching my goal right now as E and I head out to grab some of our favorite gelato! I hope whatever your plans, your weekend is full of simple delights of the season too. Have a great one!
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32 comments:

  1. LindseyJune 25, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    all of these look so good and refreshing!

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  2. pixelimpressJune 26, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    courtney, i, too, can't believe it's almost the end of june. how did that happen?? at the end of last summer (where i was too busy to enjoy it) i made a mental note to try to take it easy and enjoy this one. enjoy some true summer activities. uh, so far, not good. of course weather had a lot to do with it... lots of drizzly rain up until this last week. but this past week was beautiful and sunshiney... i'm hoping it's a turning point and that summer is in full force! enjoy your summer! pam

    ps you find the best images.

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  3. AnonymousJune 27, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    I always associate summer with great ice cream.

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  4. Eleanor BlackhamJune 29, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    it is true when you are an adult the summer isn't the same because of all your responsibilities and rushing around in life... I too can't believe we have reached the end of June. I will make a point of eating more ice-cream in July and August. Lovely pictures x

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  5. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Wow, you're right, we're half way through 2010. Where does the time go? I think I'll take your lead to slow down and enjoy these days of summer like I did as a kid. Fall will be here soon enough and summer needs to be savored.
    I love these photos by the way and am suddenly craving a popsicle!

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  6. LiveLikeYouJune 30, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    My uncle told me when I was a kid "the older you get the faster life goes". I never forgot that phrase. Been fighting it ever since!!

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  7. UnknownJuly 12, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Courtney, hoping your summer is turning out to be delicious and full of sweet delights! It is going by so fast now!

    xo Mary Jo

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  8. Zuniga Interiors Design StudioJuly 19, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Courtney!

    Love gelato! these pics look so yummy! Time goes by so fast, esp. summer!

    Have a great day!

    Michelle

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  9. CarissaJuly 20, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    oh the ice cream. super yummm~

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  10. bron @ baby spaceJuly 25, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Delicious gelato pic choices. Can't resist a good gelato even in winter (down here!) Hope you're having a good weekend :)

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  11. Ms. PinkJuly 28, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    this looks so great!!!

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  12. Couture CarrieJuly 31, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Yummy post!
    Happy summer!

    xoxox,
    CC

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    excellent colors!!!
    oh yum!

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    Vibrant colors and yes the yum factor in a 10!!

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  15. LeighaNovember 23, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    This really makes me miss summer! Really, really miss it.

    New to your blog...hope to see you here again soon.

    Leigha

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  16. CarlosApril 19, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Having this cool delicacies during summer is simply what defines summer. I mean, summer can't be considered a beautiful summer without these refreshers. Otherwise it will be just plain summer.

    What's really nice about this time of the season is when your family gathers and share a gallon of ice cream with all the happy faces.

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    I crave for a beautiful ice cream like that!

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