29 June 2013

26 of 52 :: portraits of the boys

if not for summer when else would we crush the grass with our bare feet? 
hide out among the tree tops,
sing out to the birds, 
make friends with the worms over turned in the mud? 
summer is for lazing. 
        and lounging.
for scrambling up creek banks, 
poolside shivers,
whittling poles for fishing, 
learning how to whistle,
and the first wiggle of a loose tooth.
all for summer and the bare chested, 
                                                     bare footed boys 
                                                                            sprouting
                                                                                      in the splendid sun. 
the youngest: in our clementine tree with his friend.
the middle: trying very hard to work on his whistle.
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blog love from last week: Helen's sweet girl trying out her laugh. The joy in the photo is contagious.
 Joann's gorgeous children. I know those looks in my house so well.
this beautiful photo from the blog Still Moving Swiftly. 
Gretchen's sweet back and white photos of her two. 
Kate's sweet photos of Sophia and Alba.
 Cassie's beautiful brood. So happy amongst the waves. 
xxoo

P.S. so I know you have heard...google reader says goodbye July 1st. There are many ways we can stay friends! look to the left and follow me or find me on bloglovin', feedly, instagram, G+ or facebook! xxoo
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36 comments:

  1. Helen - sittinginthekitchensinkJune 29, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Sounds like a pretty perfect way to spend the summer. Love your view from the clementine tree (and the fact you have a clementine tree - wonderful!)
    Thank you for choosing my laughing girl as one of your favourites from last week - I do love that photo for the moment it captured. And you know what, she hasn't been doing that laugh this week - a fleeting visitor! So I'm even more glad I documented it. xx

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:22 PM

      Oh Helen, I could almost here the joy and laughter coming from your little one. Just beautiful. When our first laughed for the first time, it was as if we heard cathedral bells on Christmas morning.

      Thank you for your sweet comment on my post! means oodles! xo

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  2. JoKnowsJune 29, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I love your posts. It always sounds like summer is well enjoyed at your house! And your kids are darling.

    Thanks so much for including me in your blog love. I appreciate it! :)

    Jo

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      Thanks so much Jo! I loved including your sweet children this week. I know those same glances! xo

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  3. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    loving the light especially in that first shot! you make me think differently about summer, never thought of it as lazy before! we have always rushed to see friends, to camp, to do projects....2 teachers married ramming life in! now as a mum i like the idea of a lazy summer...i may just try it! x

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      Thanks so so much Jane! I always love your insight and sweet thoughts. xo

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  4. sarahJune 29, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    I love this. So summery indeed :-) And never fear about Google Reader, I have you firmly tucked into a Feedly pocket - I would never let your wonderful weblog slip off my list :-)

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:25 PM

      Thank you so much Sarah, I appreciate it and am honored I am on your Feedly Pocket. xo

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  5. Angels have Red HairJune 29, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Fantastic photos as usual ... but how did the biggest merry man escape your lens his week?
    xx
    P.S. By biggest I mean biggest boy ... though by all means include Hubby too ;0)

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:26 PM

      Thanks so for your ever sweet comment!

      The eldest merry man slipped through my fingers because all he did was mumble at us and read. Sigh. xo

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  6. Iliska DreamsJune 29, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I still cannot whistle? Did he manage to learn how?

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  7. bluebirds of happinessJune 29, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful photos as usual, I can almost feel the warmth in the air just looking at them. My grandfather was so proud when he taught me to whistle, the only one of his grandkids who could!!

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:27 PM

      Oh what a beautiful memory to hold in your heart -your grandfather teaching you how to read. So wonderful!

      My father taught me and I remember very clearly in my mind from when I was little. Thanks so for your sweet comment! xo

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  8. CJJune 29, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    What lovely pictures. And how wonderful to have a clementine tree. The blissfulness of summer is well and truly here, and I'm loving it.

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      Thanks so much CJ! I am so glad you are enjoying summer as well! xo

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  9. Elisa {With Grace and Eve}June 30, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Love your gentle way of painting images with words. Lovely portraits too x

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      Thanks ever so much Elisa! So sweet of you! xo

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  10. CarolineJune 30, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Happy Birthday Master 10. Beautiful photos again! xx

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      Thank you ever so much Caroline! I so appreciate it! xo

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  11. AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    I'm so enjoying your writing and photographs.

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  12. JenniferJune 30, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Love these Rebecca, such perfect moments captured!!

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:29 PM

      Thank you so Jennifer! Trying to get better at this all the time. xo

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  13. Mama SmithJune 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Love those Clementine, and the whistling as well!

    xox Lilly

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  14. MammasaurusJune 30, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Oh to have a clementine tree! What lovely photos again and such happy boys enjoying life x

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:30 PM

      Thanks so so much! It is so nice to have our old clementine tree! xo

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  15. Wendy June 30, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Lovely photos, your kid working on his whistle is my favourite! such a great memories

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:31 PM

      Thanks so much! Every time I look at that photo I think to myself how big he has gotten. It is amazing! xo

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  16. Meryl & Russell McLendonJuly 1, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Love the "summer is for..." list. Agreed, agreed, agreed. =) And I never learned to whistle. Maybe this summer! =) Lovely summer moments captured!

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:32 PM

      Yes, you are never to old to learn how to whistle! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. xo

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  17. little bedsJuly 2, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    How have I never found your beautiful blog before?! I'm away to mosey about in this lovely space for a while... Holly.x

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:32 PM

      Thanks so much Holly for your kind words! They made my day!xo

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  18. MaxJuly 3, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    lovely lovely words and ditto pictures. making me ache for summer!

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    1. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:33 PM

      You do have glorious winter down there though! Before you know it, summer will arrive! xo

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