I had a feeling August would make up for July, and it has. Today will be 90 and continue all week long. Can't complain really, July was cooler than June, that never happens? And so many bloggers in the northwest had over 100 temps? It's been a odd year, so far. So, I was thinking it was time for a giveaway, a summer related giveaway. Were all busy harvesting our gardens, canning, cooking and eating the bounty that I just may have to have the prize something to relax with, something fun! I'll come up with something, you know me! lol All you got to do is leave a comment here telling me what's been your favorite part of summer, so far. You have till the 15th to do so. Come on, share your summer with us a little! Spread the word too, I just hit 150 followers today, I can't believe it! You're all the best!
Sue I sent you my address for the swap...
ReplyDeleteThe best part of summer..It has changed over the years..This year was my college kids home for the summer..It has been a blast getting to know them and their friends and just being adults with them...does that make sense..there not kids anymore.. Lisa (homespun simplicity)
Having the twin granddaughters visit for 2 weeks and my bestest cyber friend is coming this week. Spending time with friends is always my favorite part of any season.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my summer????
ReplyDeleteCertainly not the weather this year.. cold & wet.
I know, this is the first summer that I have shared my life blogging!! I've made so many wonderful friends!!
Love,
Marilyn
The best part of summer....renovating the house and updating the landscaping. It`s not the work, it`s being together and sharing the experience.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun giveaway! The best part of my summer this yr was my birthday, my sweet husband took me to see one of my favorite bands and the best part of that was, it was a free show!!!
The weather has been so touch and go here, I dont think we've had one day over 82 but Im not complaining, I dont like it too hot!
What I've liked best about Summer is the lack of rushing around. Today my kids went back to school and I have to say it was a peaceful afternoon, just the quiet house and me!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing (and time of day) has been summer mornings sitting out on the porch with hubby, visiting and drinking our a.m. java. What a nice, pleasant July we had here in MO! Whew, but today and 90+ degrees is a different story! :) -Tammy p.s. I made the root beer float cake yesterday and it was a huge hit! Thank you for that recipe!
ReplyDeleteMy fave part of summer so far is the wonderful weather...I am totally LOVING the cooler, more comfortable temps. It's still quite warm...but definitely a LOT nicer than usual in the summer! :o)
ReplyDelete*I also am loving being able to have our campfires out back! Sooo fun!*
My favorite part of this summer has been having my husband home 24-7. It was a real shocker when the plant closed down but I have really gotten used to having him around. He has participated in city activities, done yard work that was years behind, planted a super garden, helped me in the kitchen, taken me places we haven't been in years and basically just been wonderful. I know he has to go back to work sometime but I will always remember this summer.......
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of summer has been today - the heat wave has finally left NW WA and I'm glad. It was only about 75 today and tonight it is expected to get down to 59 - great weather for sleeping with the windows open.
ReplyDeleteWe've not gotten to enjoy much of the summer as Don has spent a good deal of that time in the hospital or recovering from open heart surgery to repair a valve - but watch out for us now - we are ready for summer. We're just glad that the heat has gone back where it belongs so we can go outdoors and be cool again.
Hey Sue, my favorite part of summer is eating outside on our picnic table and enjoying the evening..oh and my 3 pumpkins that are growing big...:)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of summer has been our picnics. We haven't been able to take as many as usual due to the unusual weather, but we've still had lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I just found you for the first time today and I'm adding you to my favorites!
Well our weather has been kinda strange too but we live in Indiana and it always changes...lol
ReplyDeleteours has been watching the garden grow and enjoying the days together and looking forward to moving and living a more simple life...
Sweet Blessings...
Tonja
Congrats on 150 followers!! :) So far my favorite part of summer has been my 21st birthday woo hoo! LOL. Today however is not one of my favorites because I started summer school ewww LOL. 6 straight hours of class wasted on this gorgeous weather bah! lol. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Allison
Congrats Sue, on your 150 followers. How awesome is that!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of summer is taking the kids to the beach. This was Levi's first year and we spent a good half hour laughing at him screaming at the waves yelling,"YUCKY WATER!!" Tori is an avid shell lover. What fun it was to walk barefoot along the shore hunting shelf and running like crazy when the surf would come at us. :D Yep! My favorite part of summer is being able to go to the beach!! :D
hugs
Jessie-CRsHelpmeet@MJFarm
My favorite part of this summer was the rain. You see its been so very hot and dry here, even have water restrictions. So last month when we had a rare thunderstorm and rain......I went out to take a picture for my blog cuz I knew no one would believe me .........and I danced in it too. My bf was laughing at me getting all excited over the rain. And then the thunder hit and I ran inside!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of summer thus far is when I got to meet MaryJane in person at her store in Coer d'Alene. From there and going to Settlers Creek and meeting all of her family has been the hightlight of all.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of summer for me is sitting on my front porch drinking ice tea with my DH and visiting with neighbors walking their dogs. Gosh also watching my raised garden get bigger and bigger and I can't wait to have wonderful ripe yummy veggies.
ReplyDeleteWell one thing I love about summer is next there's fall! My fav time of year, but during the summer those tomato sandwiches and homemade ice cream are great too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Karen/Ga. Girl
I love summer! My favorite part of this summer has been those cooler temps! Low 80s in July is almost unheard of~and I loved every minute of it!
ReplyDeleteAs you mentioned--the temps are on their way back up. Maybe August will have a 'cool' suprise for us, too.
My favorite time in a summer day is watching my 2 grandsons, Jeremy 6yrs & Johnny 4 yrs, playing in the pond and argueing on whos muddier, while the cows are looking at them with a very puzzled look. Then hosing them down til they are clean enough to go in and take baths. Grandchildren are our rewards for not killing our kids, LOL.
ReplyDeleteBest part of the summer sofar is that I started my new job as a mail carrier in my village. Till now the weather has been just nice. Some rain, sure but that is to be expected. Tomorrow is gonna be a scorcher YAY!! LOVE heta, lol.
ReplyDeleteHugs from marian/dutchy on mjf
the best part of summer is going "down the shore" (as we Jersey Girls like to say)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of summer so far has been fresh fruit! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
My favorite part of summer is the night sky. We had so much rain the last couple of months and it was so gloomy. I enjoy sitting on the little balcony off my sewing studio and watching for falling stars.
ReplyDeleteI love smelling the bee balm in my yard too
Karin
My favorite part of summer has evolved as I've gotten older. As a very young child it was catching lightening bugs and the smell of freshly mowed grass. When I began school, it was getting the summer off and being able to play all day every day, swimming and going to visit both sets of grandparents. When I got out of school and moved halfway across the country, the best part was being in shape and going to the beach with friends. When I got engaged & married, the best part of summer was spending it anywhere together with the man I loved. Then I had children, and having come full circle, the best part was catching lightening bugs and smelling the freshly mowed grass with them, and on and on.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the summer so far has been the weather. However, that may be about to change if today was an indication of what is ahead for us. It was HOT!!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Elizabeth
best part of summer? seeing my bright black eyed susan flowers and blanket flowers in full bloom, listening to frogs singing at night, listening to a summer rain on the roof.The smell of fresh mown grass.The laughter of my children playing... oh...and fresh blueberries and blueberry pie and blueberry smoothies.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of this summer was July 4th when I took the evening off from kids, farm, husband, everything and rode my horse. ..just the big bay and me.
ReplyDeleteSo far it's been taking my little guy to the park at the lake every single day. I'm off school for the summer and it's been so much fun spending time with him every day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!
Christy
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Hi Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say that my favorite part of summer so far has been that it really hasn't been as hot as most summers. I usually cannot even walk outside from late June until mid-September without melting. Overall, it's been tolerable. Not cool, just tolerable. But hey, that's good for me.
Yesterday I was doing errands and noticed that the temperature was 99. NO AC in the car. Thank you God the humidity wasn't high.
Blessings to you,
Laura
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my summer has been having our grandchildren here, as we don't get to see them that often.
And even though they are teens, they have kept us busy.
Speaking of the weather, July was great for us, but August has hit us with a heat wave. I am so looking forward to fall.
Sue
The best part of summer is the warm sun on your face and soft grass under your feet whether you are working in the garden, hanging out clothes or just hanging out with your family.
ReplyDeleteTammyb
Sue, this has been such a blessed summer for me; so much to love and be thankful for. First is building a new house up on our hill with my DH of 34 years; second is our youngest and only son marrying a delightful young woman so gaining a 3rd daughter; third is just spending a wonderful mom & daughters weekend away with my two adult daughters, something we've never done before since they grew up and started families of their own; (I have two granddaughters and one granddog)fourth would be discovering Mary Janes Farm and becoming a member of the farmgirl sisterhood where I found your delightful blog and lastly is the fact that my 56th birthday is on the 15th! I really am fully blessed!
ReplyDeleteI actually got some work done in my "flower bed" while I was out of work. Got up early before it got hot and got quite a bit done.
ReplyDeleteAlso got to keep my granddaughter for 2 weeks while Mama did her National Guard annual training since Daddy is overseas.
Loved it.
Hello Sue :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for entering me in your giveaway.
Our Summer has been quite different this year too. We couldn't plant until the middle to the end of June which doesn't make for a long growing season at all. We already have a short one starting after Memorial Day. So for me, the harvest has not really begun. I have loved the starry nights, the fireflies and cook outs with my honey. I'm hoping we can go camping soon :)
Thanks for your generosity :)
Sharon
The best part of summer was sitting out in the community garden where we planted tomatoes, carrots, squash, green beans, and more! It was dusk and the birds were actively searching for food. Blue Jays, Sparrows, Cardinals and Yellow Finches chirping, flitting about. Then it got darker and we curled up and sat on a little bench just to take in the soft quiet of a summer evening. Opening mason jars we drank thirstily some fresh ice cold sweet tea and watch the entire sky light up with lightening bugs. It was wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe best part of the summer so far is the fact that our garden is thriving. We've had lots of raspberries, green beans, lettuce and beets. I can hardly wait for the corn and potatoes. Yum. And did I mention that we had tons of squash.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of the summer is our camping trips...the british weather is always a challenge! I love the sound of rain pitter patter on the tent! We were fairly lucky on our last trip, I just love being outdoors.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of summer is harvesting fresh vegetables and fruits from my garden, and using them in my summertime meals.
ReplyDeleteI love the cool summer mornings that are full of sunshine. I am enjoying the days full of canning and preserving!
ReplyDeleteThe best part of summer for me are the lazy days on the river with my husband. He fishes. Sometimes I stitch on something, other times I fish. Sometimes I take along a good book to read. I love these days of making memories in the summer. Also I love keeping my grandson (10 months old now) and taking him for walks in the cool morning of summer.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite moments was when our kids when to Hammonds Mill Bible Camp. Two of our children recommitted their lives to christ. As a parent it is amazing to know that my job of teaching them the word and loving them as I always do seeing the changes in them.
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