It's a whimsical life: SUMMER - 2016

After going through ALL

my Summer pictures, I realize there

are a bunch of gems that would go otherwise unseen

unless I did a post so this is like random Summer

photos of some of my highlights

(don't worry... I'm not posting all my photos! 😂)

Enjoy!!

Babysitting is a big highlight in my life and I have been so blessed

to babysit 7 of some of the greatest kids out there and see them almost every day.

I love all the kids to pieces and I can't imagine how dull life would be

without all of they're laughter, tears, energy, big hearts and kindness.

Watching little Jud grow up through the summer and learn to walk + more

has been so cool. He's turning into such a big boy!

They're all the cutest things!

So thankful for my siblings willingness to be models for me to practice my photography.

(these are just some BTS of a shoot I'll post later)

I was so blessed by all the acts of kindness shown by my family throughout the summer (well, all the time)! I am constantly reminded how blessed I am to be a part of such a great family!

I think all the trips I got home from, I had something on my pillow or desk wether it was

an encouraging note, fun socks or a sweet treat.

Biking... Something I do a lot of during the warm seasons and something I love.

I did our annual forty for fitness spring cycle and did the 16 mile ride all over our city

And it was one of the funnest things I've ever done!

God's creation never ceases to amaze me. probably half my photos from last year are all

Photos of sunrises and sunsets! He creates every sunrise/set different and to me, that is something I'll

Always be in awe of.

Saw quite an impressive storm! I couldn't believe how dark the sky got. It made me think of that Scene on UP when they're flying the house through the storm (If you know what I'm saying)!

And afterwards, there was 2 rainbows (the other one was barely noticeable). I think it was

The first time I've ever seen a rainbow end to end! It was impressive.

Going to Green Lake, WI for a family conference was so much fun! It was such a lovely place! 💕

Not to mention, they had the coolest play-set! It was an ark but the inside was like a little people cabin. (I may have had to duck my head on the bottom level!)

So, our campsite was kinda hilly so our sibling tent was kinda on a bit of a slant. Every morning, I'd wake up scooted to the end of the air mattress and the air mattress scooted all the way up to the wall.