Crazy Days of Summer: My Favorite Summer Memories

Posted in Crazy Days of Summer, Memes, Photography | August 25th, 2011

I’ve enjoyed this challenge so much.  Seeing the pictures that others have taken, makes me want to do better, aim differently, focus on one feature and just have fun.  I’ve also learned a lot from the various tips and suggestions that some of you have included with your photographs.  Thank you for teaching and encouraging me.

Now without further ado, here are some of my favorite pictures from the summer:

An abandoned building that holds memories of cousins playing…

Abandoned Building

An annoying fly made beautiful…

Fly on a Hosta

Tranquil waters in the city park…

Pier

A chipmunk eating a pilfered Beggin’ Strip…

Chipmunk Eating a Beggin' Strip

A splash of red in the midst of greens and browns…

Poppy

A last photo in our old home before we started our new lives in Missouri…

Family Photo

To see more pictures from our summer, click here and check out my photostream on Flickr.

What is your favorite summer memory?

Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge is hosted by Alicia of Project Alicia and Kristi of live and love…out loud.

The themes for June are:

Week 1:  3  June ~ Flowers
Week 2:  10  June ~ Refreshing
Week 3:  17 June ~ Water
Week 4:  24 June ~ Yellow

The themes for July are:

Week 5:  1 July ~ Light
Week 6: 8 July ~ Patriotism
Week 7:  11 July ~ Critters
Week 8:  22 July ~ Motion

The themes for August are:

Week 9:  29 July ~ Bubbles
Week 10:  5 August ~ Summer Treats
Week 11:  12 August ~ Fun with Friends
Week 12: Blue Skies

Today is the last day of the challenge but the ladies will be back for the Shades of Fall Photo Challenge which they’ll be hosting with Rebecca from Bumbles & Light.

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  • http://musclebuildingjourneys.net/how-to-gain-muscle-quickly/ how to gain muscle quickly

    Love the picture especially the chipmunks hehehe

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thanks.  Isn’t the chipmunk hilarious?

  • Branson

    Hehe that chipmunk made me laugh! Wonderful collection of photos!

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      That chipmunk was hilarious.  He wouldn’t leave my deck until he was finished with that Beggin’ Strip.

  • http://edenhills.wordpress.com Teresa

    Love that last picture of your family before the move.  That wooden dock is really cool!

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thank you.  I think that family picture is definitely one of my favorites.

  • Reggie

    Beautiful, beautiful pictures!!!

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thanks, I like to have fun with the camera.

  • Cedar

    Great photos!  The city park looks so peaceful!  I’d love to go there!

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thank you.  That park is absolutely gorgeous.  I wanna go back out when there are little people playing…

  • Pieces of Sunshine

    You have some lovely photos and beautiful memories of summer here Daenel. My favourite is the first, it looks like a place of many stories.

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thank you.  Yes, this has been a summer to remember for a variety of reasons.That building used to be a restaurant that was owned by a family member.  He passed away long ago and now the building is over run with trees.  It’s beautiful though.

  • Gina @Chic Homeschool Mama

    Love the 3rd one- what a beautiful place.  But REALLY love that last one-  what a special moment for you all. 

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thanks, Gina.  That park is so beautiful.  And, yes, this has been a wonderful, exciting, crazy summer for my family.

  • http://ashleysisk.blogspot.com Ashley.Sisk

    Something about that first shot is really interesting. I love an old abandoned building.

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      That building used to be a restaurant that was owned by a family member.  He passed away long ago and now the building is over run with trees.  It’s beautiful though.

  • http://liveandloveoutloud.com/ Kristi

    I love these, Daenel! That abandoned building photo is lovely! 
    Thank you so much for joining Alicia and me in the Crazy Days of Summer “Sweet Summer Finale”. It’s been a pleasure looking through your photos. You were such a faithful participant. You’ve been entered for a chance to win an amazing $200 photography and scrapbooking prize pack. It’s just our way of saying thanks… Have a great day. :)

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thank you, Kristi, this really has been a great deal of fun for me. I’ve learned so much.

  • Leavesnbloom

    That building sure looks like a great place to have a photoshoot around.  How cute is that wee chipmunk!

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thanks.  That building used to be a restaurant that was owned by a family member.  He passed away long ago and now the building is over run with trees.  It’s beautiful though.

  • http://profiles.google.com/aimee.girltalk aimee lee

    Beautiful set of photos! Looks like a fun filled relaxing summer! Love love the third photo!

    • http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

      Thank you, Aimee Lee.  It was, quite possibly, the most exciting summer we’ve had in a long time.

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