summertime

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    Heat // a photo essay

    Dena July 14, 2014

    When I think of heat, I think of summer — the glorious months of June, July and August. I am a summer girl through & through. Carnivals, fairs, trips to the ocean, ice cream, cold lemonade, camping, roasting marshmallows, swimming, sweating, sun-kissed skin, sandy toes, bare-foot in the grass, humidity, thunderstorms, warm rain, lazy afternoons that seem to stretch until forever, cold beer, popsicles, sandals, drive-in movies, flowers blooming in…

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  • Magic at the Carnival

    Dena August 1, 2013

    There is something so magical about the carnival. I remember going as a little girl and getting so excited about the colourful lights, the sweet smells, and the whirling rides. There’s not much in the world better than carnival pizza & cotton candy, is there?…

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  • summertime & the ‘livin is easy.

    Dena July 4, 2011

    today i am grateful for: ♥ my nation’s independence ♥ my nephew—sweetest little boy this side of heaven ♥ yummy treats ♥ my handsome fiance ♥ sunshine ♥ beautiful, beautiful summertime what about you? i hope that your weekend has been full of love, hugs,…

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