Summertime

Hello Friends! 

Just dropping in to say hello and 

share some pretties! 





It's been such a lovely summer!




Lots of activities outdoors rather than 

spending much time on the computer. 




Just enjoying the sunshine and long, summer 

days while it's here...




Hope you're enjoying your summertime too! 

I'll be back soon...

I have a recipe I want to share! 


Becca 

Comments

Catherine said…
I'm glad you are enjoying your summer weather Becca! Your flowers are very pretty. We have had lots of sunshine here in Saskatchewan but not much heat. Perhaps we will have a warm September. I hope. :)
xo Catherine
August 4, 2013 at 4:14 AM
TexWisGirl said…
sweet blooms! i'm so glad you're enjoying the summer this year in your new place! so different than vegas' heat.
August 4, 2013 at 6:07 AM
A Garden of Threads said…
Hi Becca, So glad you are taking the time to enjoy your summer. Beautiful photos.
August 4, 2013 at 7:21 AM
Anonymous said…
Those white coneflowers are gorgeous with their yellow centers.....xox
August 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Judy S. said…
This has been one of the best summers since we've been here! Glad you're enjoying it. Nice photos also!
August 4, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Lisa Gordon said…
Your coneflowers are beautiful, Becca.
I am so glad that you are enjoying your summer.
August 4, 2013 at 12:07 PM
RURAL said…
Lovely shots of white Eckies.

Mine are either pink, or bright yellow, looks like I will be searching for a white one soon.

Jen
August 4, 2013 at 2:31 PM
Barri-Jayne said…
Hello, I found you via Justine Gordon, you have such a beautiful blog! Your photos are absolutely stunning and a great inspiration. I've enjoyed looking through your previous post.

Barrina x

http://barrijaynephotography.blogspot.co.uk/
August 5, 2013 at 12:20 AM
Tracy said…
Thank you for this BIG shot of HAPPY, Becca! It's been the best summer here in the far north in years... we've been sipping and savoring every moment. There's been lots of home & garden things to do, but lots of moments to enjoy in between it all... loving this time. Happy Days to you! :o) ((HUGS))
August 5, 2013 at 3:14 AM
Caterina Giglio said…
so glad you had one!! it has been so cold and wet here, so many plants just drowned!! now we are headed to Va to live and I think I will like the climate!!
August 5, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Anonymous said…
More come flowers pretty please...
August 5, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Kate said…
These are sooo pretty!!!!
Kate :}
August 7, 2013 at 5:44 AM
Unknown said…
What Beautiful flowers. I don't blame you at all for wanting to be out in the beautiful weather.

Hugs~
August 8, 2013 at 4:38 AM
Georgianna said…
Very much enjoying summer, Becca! Glad you are, too. I think you've had more adventures than we have but we still have managed some great day or overnight trips. Soon I'll be coming to YOU for advice on what to do here. :)

xo
August 14, 2013 at 12:21 AM
S. Etole said…
Your coneflowers are so pretty in white. I've only seen the purple ones.
August 16, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Beautiful photos, Becca! We actually used some of these flowers for my daughter's wedding decorations, on the day you posted this!
August 18, 2013 at 4:21 PM
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