I’m participating in a fun 12-month challenge at Clickin Moms called “The Way I View”. Each month a group of 12 CM photographers interpret that month’s theme through photographs, then link to each other’s blogs.
July’s theme is The Way I View: Summer Time. To be honest, summer time is not my favorite season. Anna’s needs require constant supervision… she is too complicated to attend any typical summer camps and she has too much anxiety to attend a special needs camp; so she is with me all of the time. I hired a wonderful respite caregiver that comes three days a week so I get a little break and my husband, oldest daughter, and mother all help me too. I usually dread summer time, but I have to say that this summer has been the best yet. Anna has become more independent and she is finally wanting to play on her DS (Nintendogs and My Baby First Steps are her favorite games). She is sleeping through the night and even sleeping in until after 8 a.m. most days. Dominic discovered Minecraft this summer and has built some incredibly elaborate structures, including an underground water canal system that connects all of the fountains in the city as well as a roller coaster that runs for 4 solid minutes! This is Jenny’s last summer at home… she is moving this fall to attend Texas State for her junior year in college so I’ve been super happy to spend a lot of time with her. Because it is so hot here in Austin, we don’t go outside very often, so we spend time at the rec center, running errands, and hanging out at home.
We had a stormy July, even setting a record one day for rainfall. I got this image right before a storm hit… the clouds were so ominous!
After all this rain we’ve gotten, the dragonflies have been out in force.
I’ve stolen a few moments to get outside and shoot some macro. I love finding interesting textures, flowers, and even weeds during the summer. They have such a different feel than the spring crop of blooms.
Sunset through the bird feeder.
Happy 8th Birthday, Dominic!!! I love that I captured him making his wish this year.
To see how Rachel views Summer Time, visit her blog here. Thanks for looking!
Cary - Great captures of your summer Holly! I’m glad this summer has been going well
The macros are amazing!
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pam - It was so nice to see the photos of your family! Lovely.
The Way I view ………….Summertime » Katrina Stewart Photography - [...] To see how Holly views summertime please follow this link: http://www.hollyanissa.com/2012/08/01/view-clickin-moms-12month-challenge-july-summer-time/ [...]
Katrina Stewart - Love looking through these images. Your bird feeder with the aprkly bokeh in the background is inspired. It’s beautiful. Loving all the ones with your kiddos, that’s what summertime is all about.
Dawne - Your image of the storm clouds coming is just amazing! Love the macros… great captures of your summertime!