31 August

the good

wooden ships on the water-hearts of stone-second line-bicycle baskets of zinnias-sand dollar memories-sweet Bons in her fairy garden-spunky Hannah jumps the wharf-seashell banners-walking back from the quarries

August memories



the fun

~sitting on the dock of the bay...

The sun has officially gone down on the summer season of wharf-rat

school starts here on Tomorrow

not to worry though -

these marvelous children squeezed out every last drop of summer



the random

yeah....because this one certainly made me smile



sand dollar macro

to see a world in a grain of sand...



Comments

  1. Tamar SB31 August 2015 at 08:54

    You soaked up summer!!

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  2. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow31 August 2015 at 09:11

    Lovely summer shots and thoughts :)

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  3. Nicki31 August 2015 at 09:45

    What better way to soak in the last bit of summer than by the dock with smiles and laughter. Well done on the sand dollar macro.

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  4. you-wee because31 August 2015 at 09:47

    Beautiful set of your August photographs, Kara!

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  5. Pieni Lintu31 August 2015 at 09:52

    Very pretty :)

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  6. Snap31 August 2015 at 10:25

    I agree with Tamar ... you soaked up summer! Well done! Happy Monday!

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  7. Lorrie31 August 2015 at 11:26

    Beautiful summer memories!

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  8. eileeninmd31 August 2015 at 12:10

    Hello, lovely end of summer images. They all made me smile. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  9. Sherrie31 August 2015 at 12:33

    Hi,
    Looks like lots of fun. Love one of the boys sitting
    on the pier. The water looks so inviting.
    Have a great day!

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  10. päikkä31 August 2015 at 13:01

    Beutiful summer photos.

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  11. abrianna31 August 2015 at 13:12

    Beautiful macro shot and yes...the random shot makes me smile too.

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  12. A Bit of the Blarney31 August 2015 at 14:06

    I especially like the photo of the sand dollar. Brings back memories of walking the beaches in Corpus Christi, TX. Those were good times! Have a great day!

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  13. Donna@Gardens Eye View31 August 2015 at 18:52

    Oh these are such lovely memories that make me think of my summers as a child!

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  14. Fil31 August 2015 at 19:11

    Beautiful - I love the sand dollar macro.

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  15. NCSue31 August 2015 at 20:41

    Great shots here!
    Please come link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/08/strange-visitors-in-garden.html

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  16. Denise31 August 2015 at 21:43

    such a fun summer.

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  17. Gemma Wiseman1 September 2015 at 04:06

    A great idea to enjoy every drop of summer. Interesting collage of summer scenes and the young ones on the wharf look so happy with life.

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  18. Elisa LPP1 September 2015 at 06:36

    What a warm and summerish set!

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  19. Judith @ Lavender Cottage1 September 2015 at 10:14

    Thanks for sharing your great summer of activities at Mosaic Monday. Our kiddies start back to school next Monday and the grands are all looking forward to it.

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  20. Taina K1 September 2015 at 12:18

    Nice moments you have captured!:)

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  21. Kirsi / Raitoja 2 September 2015 at 03:19

    Beautiful summer pics.

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  22. Mary Howell Cromer2 September 2015 at 06:30

    Great mosaic, super smile on a great looking child and I love sand dollars!

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  23. NatureStop6 September 2015 at 07:24

    Greetings from Dubai! Really enjoyed going through your blog. Have a great week ahead! Will be back soon...

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