Summer is such a fabulous time of year. I love the warm temperatures, and the flowers in the fields. I love being outdoors, the gentle breezes, the lazy afternoons.
I love gathering flowers from the pasture in the morning, before the heat becomes oppressive.
Setting up outdoor meals is also a favorite summer pastime of mine. Although the evenings are usually too warm to eat outdoors, the mornings are just right, and sometimes if it is cloudy, you can enjoy a pleasant lunchtime repast. Often we make a picnic and take it down to the creek. With the sounds of the birds overhead, and the babbling creek below, it’s so relaxing, and soothing.
Country life has it’s own rhythms, so different from the city. Things here go at a slower pace. You can take time to enjoy the sights and sounds.
There isn’t the urgency to go to and fro. You feel compelled to sit, and soak it all in. With the summer heat, things slow down even more. No need to get in an hurry. It will get done, when it gets done.
Take a lesson from our girl Molly. She knows how to work hard, but still finds time for an afternoon snooze under the live oak tree. Naps and herding the family, sum up her summer days.
Here time is measured in how tall the hay is, and how long the shadows are across the ground. We rarely look at our watch. It isn’t 2 PM or 6 PM, it’s daylight or it’s dark. Things here are simple and uncomplicated. I like that.
I hope you’ll visit the other blogs on this Elements of Summer tour.
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Ahhhhh. I was just telling the Mr. yesterday that the day felt so long. We slept in… and just let the chips fall. as relaxed summers day. To have a place in the country though, that would be ideal 🙂
So pretty Anita.
I love listening to the sounds of summer. Pretty shots.
Such sweet pictures Anita. Love the photo of Molly :-). It all looks so peaceful.
Beautiful pictures and great images of summer.
Always beautiful and inviting, Anita! Thanks for joining us!
Oh I feel like I’ve just had a much needed get away, Anita. Beautiful and inspiring.
looks and sounds perfect!
such beautiful and calming photos…adore! xo
This all looks so relaxing. I love summer.
You painted such a beautiful picture of summer in the country, Anita. Feel like I’ve had a relaxing massage. Thank you for that!
Oh how I wish I could come and walk through those fields and sit on that beautiful porch with you Anita! We would talk into the wee hours I just know it! 🙂
Yes Vanessa, we would!! I would talk your ear off though, I’m afraid.
so true. that’s why country living works for me. I just love the picture of molly. Is that your fam in the last picture. beautiful.
It is a photo of our farm, but the barn in the distance belongs to our neighbors. I thought it made a great shot though.
Your country looks just right for summer. I live in the country out from a small town, and I am loving it. We lived in a larger house on a farm…and have downsized. Lovely photographs.
Sheila
Beautiful photography!! So glad to be a part of this tour with you !
You pretty much just described why summer is my favorite season! In fact, I’m sitting outside right now enjoying the beautiful weather. 🙂
Anita,
I’m a City Girl through and through. . .BUT. . .
almost thou persuadeth me, dear friend!!!
Loved seeing Molly in the field of flowers!!!
Fondly,
Pat
I so much enjoyed your beautiful photography. I’m ready to slow down and enjoy every delicious day of summer.
Summer is my favorite season of the year and the photos you shared are a wonderful expression of my summer love!
I downloaded the photo of your beautiful Molly. We are painting collies in our art class, and I needed a point of reference to get the coloration correct on the hair. All of your photos are incredible and your words are soothing and relaxing. Just the reminder I needed to slow down and enjoy the moment!
Oh I so love your summer inspiration . . and love, love Molly in the field of flowers!
This is a perfect summer day. I would love to have a field of flowers!!!
Gorgeous, Anita! I love the cane with the basket!
So pretty, Anita! Just makes my want to come and hang out with you on the porch~ Christy
So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing all of that lovely with us!
Nancy
You always have such beautiful photography Anita! Your pictures tell a beautiful story. Molly is too cute!
Lovely images of early summer. Molly looks quite content in her beautiful field of wildflowers!
This all looks just beautiful. And your dog is gorgeous! She should be a model 😉
Beautiful photography and summer imagery! And I’m definitely going to take a page out of Molly’s rule book this summer and spend time just enjoying (oh, and napping!) …
😉 Linda
I love having the door open in the morning and listening to the birds chirp in the summer. Gorgeous summer photos! Makes me so ready for warmer days!
Wow! We just moved to a much more urban area and I’m so jealous of your space!! One day….military retirement looms!
These are some of the most beautiful photos I’ve seen! That picture with the Hunter boots just captures my heart! 🙂
Anita, this is my first visit to your beautiful blog, but surely won’t be my last. I can so appreciate your laid-back, country-life way of living. Although I now live the slowed down life of a retiree in the city, my rural upbringing is still a treasured carryover. You photography is absolutely beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your life today.