Friday, August 31, 2012

THE THINGS WE DID THIS SUMMER















SAYING GOODBYE TO SUMMER





The thing we did most this summer was make several trips to the beach, we love it here. So, naturally we wanted one more trip to celebrate the official end of summer. While summer does not end officially until September 22,  the start of the school year signals the beginning of fall. 
Yellow flags flying is a warning of caution. This is the weekend before Isaac! Such a beautiful weekend, the calm before the storm if you will. 





The last Sandcastle



Boat Cruise








Beautiful Blues Everywhere



Shopping





Tropical Flowers





Latte made especially for Jim and me by our son






Every day a the Beach was Special




July 4 ~ Red, White and Blue ~ Celebration









 Beautiful Sunset





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57 comments:

  1. Tami @ Creative girl VintageAugust 31, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I am going to miss summer too. I love Fall & the holiays so it makes up for it a bit!
    Happy Pink Saturday & have a lovely holiday weekend too.
    xo Tami

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  2. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 31, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Happy Pinks, Emily! Connor is cute as a button! Your photos are beautiful, especially of the sunset! We were hoping to go to the beach today but it is too windy. So, I went thrifting instead. Got more teacups! Have a wonderful long weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. Clara August 31, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful photos and adorable too. happy Pink Saturday!
    ~Clara

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  4. Tami Von ZalezAugust 31, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    What lovely images and a darling boy.

    Popped in from Pink Saturday.

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  5. MommaRockAugust 31, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Howdy there…Great pics! Conner is a darling. *smiles!
    Thanks for sharing!
    I am here because it is my first time participating in "Pink Saturday"
    If you get a chance.. come on by and visit my "pink" entry.
    Nice to meet you!
    ~Kimmer

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  6. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerAugust 31, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    HPS!


    Beautiful photography! Connor is very handsome.


    Gabriela

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  7. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 31, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Hi Emily! I think I've told you before that I have a Connor, too. Your Connor is adorable, as is mine. It looks like you had a fun time at the beach. I love your sunset photos. They are magnifique!!

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  8. BabsAugust 31, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Emily, What gorgeous photos and that Connor is darling. I hope you have a great weekend and Connor looks forward to going back to school.
    Hugs,
    Babs

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  9. Chubskulit RoseAugust 31, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Such a fine young actor! Visiting from Pink Saturday.

    My PINK
    Have a great weekend.

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  10. pinkkandyAugust 31, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Have a great week-end filled with joy and peace...
    God Bless you....
    Oh.. and dont forget to check out the Blue Moon
    A blue moon is full moon that occurs as the second full moon in a given month. Blue moons are not typically blue in color — that happens only, well, once in a blue moon, but there is the possibility for a hint of blue in any full moon

    Kandy

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  11. Bear Thread DesignsSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Oh, my goodness. That amkes me wish that we could start summer all over again, even though the temperatures here in Texas have us wishing for a peek at fall just about this time of year. Your little Connor is too adorable! Hope you have a great Pink Saturday!
    Michelle @ Bear Thread Designs

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  12. Confessions of a Plate AddictSeptember 1, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Looks like you had a wonderful summer, Emily! Your Conner is a cutie! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    HI Emily! Oh, what a fun time you must have had! Love your snaps! Little Conner is such a handsome young man. Hope he has a good school year and thank you so much for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. CEO Lisa Anne - L.ASeptember 1, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Emily,
    Looks like you had a wonderful summer. Beautiful photo's!! It's hard to believe that the school year is about to begin already. Happy Pink Saturday!!
    Lisa

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  15. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful pics Emily! Looks like you had a wonderful summer!

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  16. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Connor is so stinkin' *cute* !!!! I know he hates to go back to school. I am not ready for summer to be over *sadface* B*U*T Bama football helps ease the pain of summer's end. Roll Tide, Emily!!!

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  17. Yvonne @ StoneGableSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Connor is ADORABLE! What great pics.. really captures his personality! No wonder you don't want summer to end... look at your beautiful beach! You pictures of the summer sunset are some of the best I have seen!
    Happy Labor Day, Emily!

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  18. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)September 1, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Emily, Your beach and sunset shots are wonderful and that little cutie is absolutely ADORABLE!!! We get ready for the fall every year by traveling to the far reaches of New Hampshire where there is a nip in the air and evening temps are easily in the 40s or lower! I'm going to put up some photos of it next week if I ever get a chance. I hope Connor enjoys his new year of school. Linda

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  19. Kay EllenSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Happy PS!!

    Looks like a wonderful beachside getaway:)

    Thank you for sharing,
    Kay Ellen

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  20. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️September 1, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Oh WOW! Wonderful beach pictures! Connor is adorable!

    Dee

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  21. LynnSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Great pics! I can smell the salt air and hear the waves crashing! Connor is such a cutie-enjoy:@)

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  22. Denise at Forest ManorSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Emily,

    I LOVE your pictures!! The sunset pics are some of the prettiest I've ever seen. We spent most of our summer having our kitchen remodeled so we missed our annual trip to the beach in May. However, we're hoping to go sometime later this month.

    Your grandson is so cute. :) Thanks for sharing and Happy Seasonal Sunday.

    Denise

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  23. Custom ComfortsSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I say goodbye to summer with college football. The only thing that keeps the transition from being sad.
    Your pictures of just beautiful and remind me of San Diego. And your Connor is too cute for his own good. What a darling.
    Cindy

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  24. Donna@Conghaile CottageSeptember 1, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Hi Emily,
    Your pictures are beautiful. and the hurricane flag was a bit eerie with it's pretty backdrop.
    I have never liked "HOT" so the end of summer to me is always done by "A very warm WELCOME to Fall"! Fall is my VERY VERY Favorite time of year!
    Your grandson is such a Handsome little guy! I LOVE the suspenders(I used to LOVE,LOVE,LOVE my 3 sons in suspenders), but YOUR LITTLE GUYS with the boots too is "PRICELESS"!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Big Hugs,
    Donna

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  25. Judy BiggerstaffSeptember 1, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful images as always Emily. I guess I am ready to say goodbye to summer. I started back to teaching at the university this week, so now moving into fall.

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  26. Barbara F.September 1, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Looks like a perfect summer, Emily. Your photos are gorgeous, as they always are, and your grandson has grown and is a very handsome young man. Looking forward to fall, though. xo

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  27. RonSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I am your newest follower. With a name like The French Hutch, it is a no brainer. I hope you will check out Uptown Acorn soon too.

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  28. MarySeptember 2, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Beautiful photos Emily! We missed our annual family beach trip this year~ thanks for sharing yours! Love Connor's boots :) Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

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  29. MaggieSeptember 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Our summer here in Normandy has been terrible, that's why we are so looking forward to our time in Hilton Head next month. It will be almost Halloween but we will still enjoy our time at the beach!
    Glad to know that y'all had fun at the beach this year, too.

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  30. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysSeptember 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I am a total beach bum at heart. Love living close enough to go often. Your photos are gorgeous!

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  31. Pat@Back Porch MusingsSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    I enjoyed this so much! Gorgeous photos, fun times!

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  32. SnapSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Emily, beautiful tribute to summer ... the last visit to the beach. I'm looking forward to fall ... and *cool* temps ... 80s instead of 90s!!!!

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  33. eileeninmdSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful images of summer. I am so sad to see that summer is ending. I am not ready for winter. I enjoyed all your photos and love your cute header shot.

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  34. Leah H.September 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    How I wish, summer is forever:) Great post!


    Visiting from Blue Monday- hope you can stop by..

    http://www.mommys4seasonsjourney.com/2012/08/the-kindergartners.html

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  35. SmilingSallySeptember 3, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful, just beautiful.
    Happy Blue Monday, Emily.

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  36. xinexSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful photos, Emily, so breathtaking! I guess the way I say goodbye to summer is by pulling out my fall colored decor and replacing the summer ones. And cleaning lots of leaves from the deck, Ugh! lol....Christine

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  37. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Oh my that all looks so beautiful and so fun, I would have a tough time saying goodbye. Great post and pics. Hugs, Marty

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  38. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 3, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    How beautiful! There's no place I would rather be than the ocean. We make summer last longer by living here in Florida! It's my favorite time of year! Hugs!

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  39. Chubskulit RoseSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Visiting from Blue Monday this time.

    My BLUE.
    Have a great week ahead!

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  40. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Emily, it looks as if you have had a wonderful summer! It is so hot in Texas, that I try to push summer out as soon as possible. I have already pulled out my fall decor and shifted my mindset to fall...even though the temps are still in the high 90's!

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  41. OliveSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Hi Emily, you do love the beach. I love this header. I have not been to the beach in three years. You must enjoy it for the both of us. I am beyond ready for cooler weather, no humidity, and no scary mosquitoes. hugs, olive

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  42. Leah H.September 4, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Oh, what a fun! Beautiful beaches:)

    Visiting from PS- hope you can stop by..

    http://dsahmblogs.com/2012/08/bratz-blanket-and-numbers.html

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  43. LoracSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Marvelous summer photos! I can see why you would enjoy it so much! Beach time is special.

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  44. Chubby ChiequeSeptember 5, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    OH my... I am not finish the summer yet! We don't have any summer this year and we Swedes are still waiting summer to come. We had rain and wind a lil bit sun but not enough to give me a tan §:-)

    So, I will tell you later when Autumn come coz I still have a summer trip to Asia in 3 weeks.

    Have a great mid-week-

    /CC

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  45. AndreaSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    they are great shots, and the sunsets with rays are magnificent!

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  46. BeverlySeptember 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Your summer looks wonderful, Emily. And, your photos are breathtaking.

    Happy Pink Saturday, and thank you for always making it special.♥

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  47. Jeannie MarieSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    What a lovely summer! Happy Rednesday! Our summer is ongoing yet, with an overnight trip to Disney next week. It's the last hurrah of summer and the beginning of fall for us when we attend The Not So Scary Halloween Party in the evening at the Magic Kingdom.

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  48. Light and VoicesSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful summer this year. Our last hurrah will be a Cranberry Fest way up North.
    Joyce M

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  49. SusySeptember 6, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Hi ~ I'm hopping over from Rednesday. Fabulous summer's-end photos at the beach. I live in a beach community on the west coast ~ but our beaches aren't quite so lush

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  50. Honey at 2805September 6, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely Summer at Potpourri Friday!

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  51. The TablescaperSeptember 6, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Neat post. Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays. Looking forward to having you with me this Sunday.

    - The Tablescaper

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  52. chateau chicSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Gorgeous photos of your summer and wonderful memories created I'm sure.
    Mary Alice

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  53. bjSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Beautiful summer time fun...
    It was a great summer for Mr. Sweet and I, too.
    I am ready to give it up for cooler weather now.
    Still having 100 degree weather here, tho.

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  54. JeanieSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Your summer looks simply wonderful! So much color, sunsets, flowers, beauty. Can't beat it!

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  55. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 8, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Hi Emily,
    What a wonderful summer you had. We don't live by a beach, so it's usually the mountains for us. Hubby and I love to hike, but because of my knee surgery have not been able to this summer. Soon we will take a ride up the canyon to enjoy all of the beautiful leaves. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  56. KathySeptember 11, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    How very lovely. How to say goodbye to summer - I think we spend the day in our garden clearing away, bar-b-que and sit by the fire pit looking at the stars. I look forward to autumn, but there is a bittersweet moment when we do say goodbye to a season - lovely, thought-provoking post! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  57. MimiSeptember 15, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    HI!!!
    YOUR BEACH vacation looked like so much fun and what beautiful color you always find!!!I would Love to live near the beach one day.....we drive over to Calif at least once per year to put our toes in the ocean water....or when we visit our daughter in Florida!!!!The Sea air and sand between my toes calls to me!!!
    Happy end of summer to you
    hugs 2 U,
    jamie--Mimi

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