Summer has felt like a butterfly fluttering by, and I the child laughing and running and never quite catching it. But those are the best kind of summers. A lot of time spent with my family, and a lot of that time right here at home humble home.
So while cobwebs have been forming in my studio, and dust bunnies are collecting under my furniture, and weeds are growing in my flower beds, and the sounds of television are not even heard, I have been...
...on a 9-day mission trip to Montana, desolately beautiful Montana...
...playing lots of marathon Monopoly sessions (only one single game have i won so far. one.)...
...swimming under the hot sun and evening stars...
...making frequent trips into town to visit here and sometimes here...
...and then camping out in the kitchen, canning for the pantry...
...making homemade pizzas and guacamole...
...baking pies and pound cakes (still getting around to that homemade bread)...
(obviously trying to make up for all those years of being a lame cook and lazy baker)
...I have also been catching up on some reading...
...nursing an injured stray kitten back to health. meet henry...
...tending to our vegetable patch...
...canoeing the Red River and hiking the Big South Fork...
Well, I don't deserve a summer this good, but it's been just that. Really, really good.
How are you chasing summer? Post it on your blog and let me know...would love to know what your summer looks like so far.
Welcome Home... Mz, Rebecca!
Thanks for sharing your summer goodness with us!
XO!
Posted by: Tracie Lyn Huskamp | 30 June 2009 at 09:48
Hi Rebecca - Your summer trip to MT sounds divine. I am taking one or two days here or there and trying to spend some quiet time when I can (glass of iced tea and a front porch swing do wonders for the soul). I recently met Jo Packham who was here to do a story on Patience for Where Women Create, and I showed her some of your handmade treasures I have given to Patience as gifts in the past. Happy Summer to you!
-Rebecca in NY
Posted by: Rebecca | 30 June 2009 at 10:28
Sounds like what a summer should be...delicious fun:)
Posted by: Leah C | 30 June 2009 at 12:30
So glad your summer has been so beautiful. I hope the rest of your summer is just as sweet.
Posted by: Suzette Ladouceur | 30 June 2009 at 13:22
Hi Rebecca;
I do think you deserve a summer this good, what a joy to see your new photos and I have loved your snapshots and made some of my own...Thank you for continuing to inspire me.
xo
Dagmar
Posted by: Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift | 30 June 2009 at 13:36
While you were away, I certainly enjoyed your quotes and pictures. Check in when you can and enjoy the rest of your summer. I posted a bit about what I'm doing on my blog. Feel free to take a peek-
www.bluebirdart.blogspot.com
Posted by: patti mullican | 30 June 2009 at 14:43
Rebecca, your summer sounds perfect. I'm glad you've been able to enjoy yourself and the beautiful world we live in.
Roban
Posted by: Roban | 30 June 2009 at 16:03
What a lovely post and what a nice summer you seem to be having. I have really enjoyed your vintage photos as well. I love all antiques but old photos and old books are my favorites. I live in a lovely small New England town near the base of a small mountain so my summer has been full of nature, outdoors & lots of hiking with my beloved dog. I'm afraid I may be beginning to to bore people with all my hiking and garden pictures but its what my life is about right now.
Posted by: Donna | 30 June 2009 at 19:54
You soooo deserve a summer that good... can we come along? hee! hee~ karen...
Posted by: karen | 30 June 2009 at 22:02
So glad that you are enjoying your summer and that you spent part of it in my homestate! I hope you had a chance to enjoy the sunsets while you were here :) Your posts were inspiring while you were gone, but I am glad to see you back.
Posted by: Julie B | 30 June 2009 at 22:11
i think you have inspired or... your picture has...inspired my art friend to come to missoula... she just emailed me a link to your picture with question ? is that where you live? hope you had a wonderful experience here...
and yes... i'm a montana girl... SF bay area transplant... missoula is home and i love it here
Posted by: Keli | 01 July 2009 at 00:36
rebecca let me first say how much I enjoyed the quotes and images..such a great idea! mission trip to Montana sounds great..Henry so cute! Your summer is parallel to mine in may ways...swimming ...baking...domino games...no TV and lots of gardening.
Posted by: elk | 01 July 2009 at 07:36
Your summer is sounding lovely. We are just "gearing up" to relax. So looking forward to loooooonnnngg days of no running around.
My sister lives in Darby and I have visited there once years ago. Sounds like you were in that neck of the woods. She is now a U.S. citizen and we are all Canadian. I really miss her....
Posted by: Gracie | 01 July 2009 at 11:14
oooh i love this post. my favorite things about summer? watermelon... icy cold beers... the first splash into the ocean... and picnics! :)
Posted by: Nina | 01 July 2009 at 12:33
Wow - Montana - maybe you were in my neighborhood? I live in Bozeman. Hope you had a great time. Love reading your blog and your artwork is breathtaking! Jamie V
amzanioli@yahoo.com
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jamie V | 02 July 2009 at 12:44
Is that your pool? It looks soooo inviting!! I swim almost every single day in the summer...love it!
Have a wonderful 2nd half of the summer. It's going all to quickly for me!!
Posted by: Janell | 03 July 2009 at 13:21
Your summer sounds fantastic and that pizza looks delish!
Posted by: tracy dyar | 06 July 2009 at 13:56
only just discovered your blog but its lovely - and really enjoy all teh little quotes and poems you have abound - gorgeous
Posted by: Elaine | 10 July 2009 at 08:03
Wonderful post Rebecca- your summer looks heavenly and the food looks delicious. Montana is so close to where I live- wish I could drive up to meet you :)
Posted by: lorraine lewis | 10 July 2009 at 09:38
sounds like a perfect summer!
i love the first image especially
Posted by: paige | 10 July 2009 at 13:22
I too am having a lovely summer. I wake up every morning between 3-4 am. I am on a creative roll. I think it is all this sunshine. It makes me happy and joyful. This morning I woke at 3:50. I stood in the darkness looking at my yard and just gave a hallelujah of gratitude for such a wonderful summer.
Posted by: krys | 12 July 2009 at 06:28
Rebecca- thought of you today since I was trying to FINALLY finish the needlework bracelet from Silver Bella 08! I posted pics on my blog - check it out if you'd like. Thanks for sharing your summer with us. Henry is adorable! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Posted by: Rachel Velder | 12 July 2009 at 23:00
Oh I love this post ~ You inspire me more than anyone else in blogland ~ Truly, I admire you so! I am having a giveaway at my blog, and since my mini pillows are inspired by you, I would love it if you entered into the drawing! Hoping you have a beautiful week ~ sherri @ www.punkrosejournal.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sherri (punkrose) | 13 July 2009 at 17:36
You deserve such a wonderful summer...I am from Montana and it is such a more relaxed life up North in a beautiful place. We plan to go back there next summer when our kids are a wee bit older. Have a great finish to your summer. Here is my post about our summer thus far!
http://everydaymoments-holly.blogspot.com/2009/06/favorite-shots-of-summerthus-far.html
Posted by: holly | 14 July 2009 at 12:24
Popping in to say hello! Your summer seems divine. Love all the canning jars lined up. They look so yummy! See you in the fall at SB. And enjoy the rest of these long days and warm nights. Smiles, H
Posted by: Heather Bullard | 17 July 2009 at 14:41