Here in Pennsylvania, Summer is Still in Full Swing
Thanks for stopping by on this beautiful Tuesday!
As you already know—
I get it. I might sound a bit repetitive, but we love our Country Living and Lake Life. That’s why I can’t help but share all the simple pleasures and excitement for summer with you.
I absolutely adore Fall and look forward to its arrival, but deep down, I’m a Summer-Lovin’ Gal! I get that my Southern and Southwestern friends might be feeling a bit done with summer after all the sweltering days. I was right there with them during the unbearable heat dome and humidity. But guess what? The heat finally broke just a couple of days ago, and now I’m falling in love with summer all over again. Isn’t it funny how that works?
My Appreciation for Summer
It’s those cherished nights at the lake with friends, the warmth of fires on the back patio, the joy of peach picking, and indulging in homemade peach tarts that bring such comfort. I like the feeling of flip-flops on the dewy grass in the morning, the laughter shared over cocktails with friends while taking in the beautiful view of the lake. I can almost taste the sweet nostalgia of hot fudge sundaes from the beloved local drive-up ice cream stand that has been there since my youth. Oh, and my mornings on the front porch, listening to the birds sing while I read thoughtful blog posts from my dear blog friends, or read my Kindle, always start my day with gladness. Let’s not forget the abundance of bouquets I create, which reminds me of the joy gardening brings. This is my Summer Loving at its best!
Ice cream screams summertime!
Summer Brings Sunflowers
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It’s what sunflowers do.” ~Helen Keller
We found a huge field of them in Girard, Pennsylvania. There were 1.2 million sunflowers! I wonder who counted all of them.
Sunflowers make summer even more wonderful! Every one of them seems to be smiling and spreading sunshine!🌻
Our Very Own Sunshine
One of my favorite flowers. Black Eyed Susans.
Creature Feature
This young Green Heron (I believe) was lost in our yard. I tried to coax it closer to the lake but it went on to the neighbor’s yard. Hopefully it found it’s way.
Gratitude
These were just a few of the reasons why I love summer!
I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to summer just yet! It still feels like summer around here, especially with the kids not heading back to school until after Labor Day. I think I’ll cherish these sunny days a little longer. But for those of you who are excited for Fall and have sent the kids off to school, I totally get it! We can all appreciate the changes in our own ways.
Thank You
We’re so grateful to have you join us, and thank you so much for your support!
August has come. Let’s embrace it.
We are wishing all of you a wonderful week ahead. Enjoy what this upcoming week brings to you. And whatever you have planned… make every day count and be thankful for your Blessings. Take good care of yourselves!
Linking up with these fun parties. Crazy Little Lovebirds
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