We've recently had our first frost...and our annual potato harvest is just around the corner. School is back in session, and it's hard for me to figure out what on earth happened to the summer. It went by so fast as usual. It's been a hard summer...farming has been frustrating with bad weather ruining crops, and bad prices as well...it feels like we have worked so hard this summer, and it's frustrating when hard work doesn't always pay off. Looking back at the thousands of photos I took, I realize that despite what felt like a lot of work, we indeed had so many fun times, and that my kids are incredibly blessed to grow up in the country. We didn't have time visit amusement parks, zoos, or take many special trips, but let me tell you, the simple joys of life in the country can beat any form of entertainment out there! In honor of fall coming, I thought I would share some of our favorite summer fun photos. We are so busy with farming, yard work, gardening, canning, and just trying to keep up with everything around here, it's nice to look back and realize all of the fun we had as well! We are so blessed to have such a beautiful place to call home, and even luckier to have so many family and friends to share it with!
phew...that was a lot of photos! I guess that's what I get for trying to fit the whole summer into one post!
Following your blog over the years makes me wish I was a farmer because what an amazing childhood your children are having. Or be one of your children. Fun summers and amazing food.
Posted by: Kelleyn | September 28, 2014 at 08:04 PM
Love all your photos. You are so talented. Looks like a great summer making awesome memories with your kids.
Posted by: Chris | September 26, 2014 at 09:15 PM
Your post just made my day! What a gorgeous family you have, and the love just shines right out of all of you. You're so blessed...thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Sandy | September 18, 2014 at 01:28 PM
I love watching your kids grow over the years.
looks like an amazing summer!
Posted by: steffi | September 13, 2014 at 12:56 AM
Looks like it was a summer filled with water fun!
Posted by: ellen patton | September 12, 2014 at 02:04 PM
Thank you so much for sharing all of your beautiful family memories with us! What a great time you all have together!! xo Jeanne
Posted by: JeanneP | September 11, 2014 at 02:50 PM
What a summer of fun! Look at all the adventures in the water. You have a beautiful family. :)
Posted by: Jenn | September 11, 2014 at 09:38 AM
Wow, the girls have really grown and changed a lot this summer, especially Grace.
It looks like y'all had a FABULOUS summer!
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | September 10, 2014 at 07:26 AM
Just LOVED seeing all your summer pictures. Are you sure you had time to do canning etc. inbetween? Just kidding! This reminded me soooo much of when we lived in the country, with 3 big gardens - 4-wheelers - time with family and friends. These memories are the BEST! Thanks so much for sharing your memories - it really took me down memory lane!
Posted by: Sigi G | September 10, 2014 at 06:38 AM
No amusement park can compete with what you have. What a blessing and thank you for sharing your summer. Beautiful photos and enjoy your fall.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | September 10, 2014 at 05:09 AM
Seems like you have had a super fun Summer...Every picture is fun filled...
Posted by: Mangala | September 10, 2014 at 12:48 AM
I'd take the life you've created over any amusement park, any day! You are such a wonderful Mom and inspiration - I also love how you've embraced and love your life as a Farm wife, helping David and showing all the awesome sides of creating the great food we enjoy when we got to our local stores or restaurants. Keep it up Sherelle, we need more like you!
P.S. My children watch every single video you post of the awesome water slide, and when my husband and I look at land that is their top request - it must have a hill so that we can create the same type of slide one day, LOL!
Posted by: Kathy@9peas | September 09, 2014 at 04:27 PM