climbing the apple trees
flying kites
chasing fireflies
sending messages in a bottle
wandering through the library
playing big games
losing shoes
baking cupcakes
reading books
so many surprises
walking everywhere
finding clues
making costumes
singing made-up songs
talking into the sewer to invite the ninja turtles to a party
meeting the people all around
making up and telling stories
robots and legos
dancing like centipedes
playing in and out and around the water
sand in your pants
tunnels and giant ants
making a palace for the fairies to move into
big, big messes
cardboard forts
cousins, cats, dogs, goats, bunnies, lobsters, frogs, fish
and more family of all kinds
and becoming part of the art
you are six shooting stars on a shining summer’s day.
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yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun. –
john lennon
—
dedicated with love to all of the little stars who make my life so big
and all of my seasons so bright –
peaches
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Beautiful pics, and lovely words as well! Well done, Beth! 🙂 I feel like I need a nap now… haha!
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thanks mother hen, and i know what you mean )
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So loving and beautiful!
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thanks roy )
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Lovely Images for a sunny day 🙂
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thank you, morgan )
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Sounds so wonderful! Lasting memories!
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they are, thanks deb )
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One of my sisters accompanied this WIlliams quote with a painting she gifted me several years ago. It epitomizes summer, as do your words!
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perfect, eric )
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This could be made into a movie or book, Beth! I seriously adored every last word and photograph! You captured so much on film, the heart of you shines through as those six little ones’ heart do also! Wow! Amazing!
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thanks for the very kind words, robin )
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Adorable.
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thanks so much, hit )
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Ah.. that’s why I love summer 🙂
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me too, andy )
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🙂
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Your posts are always a day-brightener.
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thanks so much, ttd )
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Your verses are such lovely layers leading into for Mr. Lennon’s stanza, Peaches.
And, oh, those pictures.
This could be a book handed out by your Chamber of Commerce.
Beautiful, my friend.
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thank you, thank you, kind friend. )
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This is gold beth, beautiful pictures and heartfelt words. I’d miss the little ones too.
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thanks for the glittering comment, laurie.
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you’re welcome beth, I’d send you sparkles but they keep getting in my eyes and they’re itchy.
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🙂 I’m so smiling over here!
Ellespeth
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happy to make you smile, ellespeth )
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I remember those kind of summers! 🙂
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happy times aren’t they, karuna?
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Yes…although they mostly reminded me of times when I was a kid or when my children were!
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Yes….Summer.
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summer is a special time, isn’t it, dk?
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It is Beth, it is…
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I am SO glad I discovered this post…it’s delightful! All the pictures and activities are so good, but I’m still smiling at the kids talking into a sewer lid to invite Ninja turtles to a party. So much fun!
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thank you so much, marilyn, for your kind words and that is the direct way to reach the turtles if you ever have the need ) beth
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A summer filled with love, hugs, kisses, laughter and joy, beautiful pics Beth xx
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thanks jen, it is )
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Such a joy to read this first thing in the morning…love and sunshine and giggles and moments etched in fantastic pictures…absolute delight..
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thank you so much, mimi, and i’m glad it was a happy way for you to start your day ) beth
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Sweet as the smell of roses on a spring day. Love the pics and words Beth.
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0thank you so much, mm )
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Of all the photos, this one was my favorite “talking into the sewer to invite the ninja turtles to a party.” Oh to be a kid again, to be able to suspend reality and just have fun. Delightful post, Beth.
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thanks judy and it would be great )
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This post brightened my already bright day! Thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures smiles and sentiment… Your words sing as does the love as you share them! Thank you for the smiles! 🙂
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Awsome Beth! Wonderful pictures (the bathtub is a favorite) and excellent writing. this does feel like a “complete” work somehow.
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thank you so much, paul
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You’ve captured the preciousness of summer, children, love, family and memories, Beth! 🙂
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thank you karen, it’s like a little taste of all of it )
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beautiful words to accompany beautiful photos : )
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thank you so much )
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Awesome! And yeah, a fairy palace! I love the kids in the art. Classic. 😀
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everything is art, after all )
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Yes, imitating life. 🙂
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