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7.10.2011

The five days spent at the lake were bliss.


I love the carefree aura that each day at the lake brings. The juxtaposition of fun and serene times is just my cup of tea.



{Meadow's car}

Boat rides at sunset, looking for black bears with my Grampy, swooning over antique books in my favourite shoppe, and writing letters on the beach, are just a few things that had me smiling ear to ear. 



It was so nice to spend time with family members I hadn't seen in years. Hugs were always being given, and laughter was constantly shared.



After moving our departure time ahead two... or three or four times, we eventually had to say goodbye to the lake and our family. 


A stop at the flea market, along with some iced green tea, was the perfect way to end our trip. 


 



A wonderful time was had by all, but we're quite happy to be home again. I'd love to know - what's your absolute favourite place to visit in the Summer? 

xo,

Abbey

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36 comments:

  1. carlotta cisternasJuly 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    these photos are so lovely, abbey -- they, along with your beautiful words, have me itching to pack up for the lack. and loving the colorful garland and strawberries in the last photo; so gorgeous.

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  2. carlotta cisternasJuly 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    ahem, that should be lake, not lack ;)

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  3. Meredith SledgeJuly 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    AHHHHHHHHH! Your pictures are lovely. All of them. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

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  4. HopeJuly 10, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    gorgeous photos! love love love the first one! sounds like you had a blast :) my favourite place to be in the summer is probably in my hometown at the beach :D

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  5. KendallJuly 10, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    beautiful! i honestly love every single one of these pictures. you're so talented! :) i'm glad you had a good time.

    my favorite place to visit in summer? hmm...that's tough. i love my grandparents' cabin in the mountains, although we sadly aren't going there this year. also, wherever my cousins are is bound to be a good time. ;)

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  6. mary annJuly 10, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    All of these are so summery and wonderful!
    My favorite place to visit in the summer is also a lake a few hours away from my house, mostly because we get to stay with some dear family friends.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    You are such a good photographer- these are all so, so pretty!! I'm glad you had a fun vacation! :)

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  8. megan kristineJuly 10, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Such pretty photos darling! When I was younger, I used to live on the beach in Michigan. I've recently had a really strong urge to go back for a visit. I'm trying to convince my parents... It might be working.

    -Megan

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  9. HannahJuly 10, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Oh I love love love all of these photos. Exactly the kind I aspire to take :)

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  10. HannahJuly 10, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Yeah this would have to be my favourite post ever :p

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  11. JoceeJuly 10, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Wow. I'm in awe. Enough said :))
    -Jocee <3

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  12. KileyJuly 10, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    beautiful photos.

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  13. HazelnutJuly 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I really enjoyed reading this post and looking at all the pretty pictures you took. I love the first photo so much!! :)

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  14. maura margaretJuly 11, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    beautiful photos! I just came back from the lake too {lake of the Ozarks to be exact} and now you've made me want to go back! :)

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  15. KaylaJuly 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    You probably hear this all the time, but your hair is so freaking beautiful.

    I am in love with all of your photos. Especially the sunset and the ones at the flea market.

    Also, what kind of camera do you use?

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  16. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Oh, I want to visit the lake. Such beautiful photos.
    My favourite place to visit has to be Southwold, a little seaside town. It's beautiful there.

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  17. ClaireJuly 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I realize you've heard this many times by now, but...lovely photos :)

    Anywhere near water = summer bliss. I'm so so anxious for the weekend to arrive. A getaway to the shore awaits!!

    I'm also especially smitten with the homemade jellies photo. Just made peach jam for the first time today. Pure summer in a jar.

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  18. emiiJuly 12, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Wow, you're one amazing photographer! I found your blog from the guest post you did about the scrapbooking whiteboard, which was awesome, by the way -- and I love it!

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  19. { T G L }July 12, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    What a lovely blog you have! These photos are great, nice editing too! I liked the one with the worn-out, frayed Tibetan prayer flags especially. There was hope and loss rolled in one in that photo.

    In any case, thanks for sharing and I'll be following your blog :)

    Blessings,
    This Good Life

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  20. AbbieJuly 12, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Northland Bible Camp.

    Which is the best summer camp EVER!

    It's probably the highlight of all my summers. :)

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  21. MiaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    these photos are so nice...I love your style! I kinda want to find a nice lake to spend some time at now. :) The Great Lakes are my favorite summer haunt. I can't stay there long enough. :)

    lovely blog...I'm certainly following!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I love the style of your pics... All very dreamy.

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  23. jessicaJuly 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    The photos and words are absolutely gorgeous! I'm glad that I have followed this blog so I can keep up with you outside of Flickr! :)

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  24. LauraJuly 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    awesome, adorable post!
    Laura.
    www.luluanddumps.blogspot.com

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  25. Grace July 12, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Hey Abbey,
    Lovely photos. Sounds like a good time.

    My favorite place in the summer.. I'd have to say, anyplace my closest friends are. Lots of laughs and good memories forever.

    -Grace

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  26. JuliannaJuly 12, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Looks like a lovely time!! You take seriously beautiful pictures girl! :)

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  27. LauraJuly 13, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Coming to you from Carlotta's blog and your guest post. :) Fabulous photos...I can't believe how beautiful that sunset is. I will be back to look more...

    ~~Your newest follower

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  28. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Abbey,
    I'm itching to know what camera and lenses you use! Would you mind replying to me through a comment in this post, please? I know... It's not just your camera that makes your pictures beautiful -- it's you!
    Gorgeous post.
    --Cassia

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  29. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous pictures, Abbey! Glad I found your blog :) My favorite place to visit in the summer would have to be at Cape May, New Jersey. It's lovely here!

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  30. Person XJuly 13, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I've read the Glass Castle, it's a great book. :D You are obviously a hugely talented photographer!

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  31. PiaJuly 14, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Hi Abbey! Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
    You blog is wonderful and your photos are stunning! I can't wait to see more of them. :)

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  32. carissaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    hello abbey!

    thanks so much for your sweet words a few weeks ago... what a blessing to know you are praying for us. thank you.

    love,
    carissa

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  33. JosieJuly 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful!
    This summer I have been loving visiting/rehearsing at the theater were I'm in a show... I love all the people and I love being in a theater, it's like a escape from everyday. I love it! :)
    What kind of camera do you use and what lenses do you have? I love learning what people use to take amazing pictures!

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  34. AnnaJuly 15, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Nice !;)

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  35. Lisa {A Piece of Lisa}July 15, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Amazing photos Abbey! The one with the apples is my favourite, so beautifu! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  36. Lisa {A Piece of Lisa}July 15, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Amazing photos Abbey! The one with the apples is my favourite, so beautifu! Hope you have a great weekend!

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