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Summer Happy! (+ $110 to Target!)

July 1, 2015 by Elaine

Our Summer is flying by! Ooh look it’s already July.  How’d that happen?

Thankfully, we’ve had some fun and I have not heard “I’m bored” too many times to count.  Okay, maybe I’ve just ignored it a few lots of times…

Anywho, yes, we’ve done some stuff, maybe not everything I listed here (yet) but as I look back through my photos, I realize that we are quite enjoying ourselves.

No, there are no pictures of us sleeping in, because trust me, you do not want to see that.  At least not of me.  But we’ve done that too.  Use your imagination. 🙂

 

Blueberry picking was SO fun, although a bit sweaty.  I’m sad we did not pick more.  We may need to go back…

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The kids and I hit up a splash pad at a local state park last week.  It was fun until the electricity went out and we had to wait for it to come back on… thankfully it did.  And then it was SUPER fun!

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G made some amazing art at “art camp” again this year.  This one is now on display in his room.

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And K had her dreams realized at horseback riding camp last week.  She cannot wait to go back and visit all of her horse friends.  She wants lessons now… ooh boy!

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I like to sit by the pool. I mean, I do get in and then I sit for a bit. It’s so nice that the kids are old enough and can swim well enough now that I can get out and read or just relax. Ahhh….

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Ice cream, post horse camp. That’s tough work feeing them all carrots and riding bare back! 😉

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She ran, he did not. Really, it was too hot out so this did not last long. But lovely photo, yes? 😉

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And yes, my oldest is missing from these photos because he left us, I mean, went to camp for two weeks.  He had plenty of fun there and we are still hearing about his adventures and new friends, but are SO glad to have him home again!

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This was after he had fun putting an “actual pie” in his counselor’s face! 🙂

 

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Yes, even the dog missed him.  Although you cannot really tell in this photo.  He’s not much for expressing himself in photos. hee hee!

 

So, how’s YOUR summer going? Has it been pretty “Happy”?  Well, here’s a chance for it to get even BETTER!

The entire Happy Mama’s Team is encouraging happy summer adventures by asking you so share your #SummerHappy with us on Instagram.

You can enter ONE photo each day with the hashtag #SummerHappy via our favorite photo social sharing app, Instagram, between now and August 1st for a chance to win a $110 Target gift card!!  Enter below to win!

 

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Comments

  1. Arnebya says

    July 1, 2015 at 9:21 am

    The water pics are my favorite! So quintessentially summer.
    Arnebya recently posted…Win a $110 Target Gift Card for Your #SummerHappyMy Profile

  2. Jennifer says

    July 1, 2015 at 11:08 am

    That ice cream is as big as Katie’s head. Yum.
    Jennifer recently posted…Summer Happy – Making Memories that Last a LifetimeMy Profile

  3. Greta @gfunkified says

    July 1, 2015 at 11:50 am

    It looks like you guys are haivng a blast! And I would like one of those ice cream cones, please. 🙂
    Greta @gfunkified recently posted…#KC Starlight Broadway Series: PippinMy Profile

  4. Alison says

    July 1, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Your photos and life make ME happy!
    Alison recently posted…5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After Watching Inside OutMy Profile

  5. Andrea says

    July 2, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    I’ve been loving the pics from my oldest at camp. We’re not ready for sleepaway yet but he’s gone all day this week. It’s so cool to see what they are up to!
    Andrea recently posted…Celebrating the happy days of summerMy Profile

  6. thedudemom says

    July 2, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    I love picking our own fruit in the summer! And sleep away camp can’t happen. I would miss them too much! I may have a problem.

  7. Leslie says

    July 6, 2015 at 5:23 am

    Glad to see you’re enjoying your summer. That pool picture of you looks so relaxed. And G’s giraffe painting is so much fun. I don’t know many kids that can paint like that.
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  8. Kir says

    July 6, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Your pictures and your the slice of the life they show me, make me happy. Make me wish I lived closer and could have a summer together.

    Thanks for sharing them with us. xo
    Kir recently posted…Pour Your Heart Out: 10My Profile

  9. Nina says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    Looks like summer should look!
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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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