“Let kids order their own ice cream.” – Rick Steves
It feels like summer!
Swimming
Golfing and ice cream. They ran for the ice cream truck and this time they caught it!
Cooper is upset about England being out of the World Cup.
Biking riding and bike punning…
Surprised By Joy 
We need ice cream in our heat, too.🤭 Stunning pics, Wynne. Those smiles are priceless!
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Thank you, Hazel! Ice cream makes everything better!
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Yes. My pleasure, Wynne.
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What a lovely collection of summer moments! ☀️ There’s something so nostalgic about chasing the ice cream truck—it instantly brought back childhood memories. I also love the quote at the beginning. Letting kids order their own ice cream is such a simple way to help them build confidence. Wishing Cooper’s team better luck next time, and I hope the rest of your summer is filled with more sunshine, bike rides, and sweet treats! 🍦🚴♀️😊
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What a great comment. You’re right – the ice cream truck makes a lot of memories! Sending good wishes to you!
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Love the pic of Cooper and Miss O! I swear I hear him saying—“Nooooo….I’m not going inside!” 😜❤️😜
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Ha, ha, ha! Exactly! Love it, dear Vicki! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Xo! 😘
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Another star turn by your two stars! Sorry Cooper. 🥲
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Ha – he’s used to it! Thanks, Dr. Stein!
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It does look like summer in those pics! 😎 Good job to the kids for catching the ice cream truck 💪
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Funny that summer has a look — but it does! Thanks, Todd!
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Looks like everyone has settled back in at home, getting back to Seattle routines. Lake Union looks lovely 🙂
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Well spotted, Deb. And it’s always so busy on Lake Union. Although we’re right next to where you can boat (or paddleboard) up to Ivars so I suppose that’s one reason.
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Fun times for team Wynne. 😀
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Perfectly said, Brad! 🙂
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Tell Cooper it’s Ok, because Spain is in the playoffs!!! Should I send him a new T-shirt.
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Ole ole ole! Go Spain! Good point, Darlene!
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I see Miss O went with the classic Bomb Pop! Traveling is fun but it is good to be home, right?
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Funny you say that. She reasoned that it was the biggest thing she could get for the same amount of money. 🙂 You’re right, Dana – good to be home!
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My condolences to Cooper for England getting knocked out of the World Cup. I was rooting for them as well. Somehow, some ice cream found its way into our grocery cart this morning for the first time this summer. I am still investigating how that could have happened, Wynne. 😁
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That’s serious, Bruce. I imagine that there will have to be a thorough consumption of the clues! 🙂
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Lovely photos and funny sign. A dad joke I can share, thank you. The ice cream truck screams summer and enjoying a swim to beat the heat is always fun. Enjoy another weekend of summer.
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You said it perfectly, Clay!! Sending lots of summer fun wishes to you!
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It looks like you’re having beautiful weather and beautiful days!
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Yes, we are lucky to have both! Thanks, Cristiana!
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Your happy spirit is reflected in your children’s smiles Wynne, a testimony of the joy in Amy Carmichael’s quote …
“Love to live, live to love”
Keep Looking Up ^ … His Best is Yet to Come!
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Isn’t that a wonderful life philosophy? One I think you share! Thank you for the great comment, Fred!
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Nice summer photos. And tell Cooper I’m upset about England’s loss as well.
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Thank you, Michelle. It’s nice to have company in our WC grief!
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England redeemed themselves yesterday, although the second half made it a bit too close for comfort.
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I didn’t watch the game but I was happy to hear the outcome. Good for them!
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Picture perfect weather, picture perfect smiles and enjoying being back home!
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I like how you said it, Mary! Yes!!
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Summer, summer, summertime! Love the pics Wynne.
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Ah, you named the right tune, Brian!! Thank you, my friend!
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I enjoyed these buoyant, summery pics — and that sign writer is rehashing a few classic puns —- he might need a break —- but you still have to chuckle at the bravado of it all 🙂
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The bravado — exactly!! 🙂 Thank you, John!
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Hi Wynne
I am missing some of your posts since I changed my schedule.
The little ones grow bigger every Satùrday 🤗
Thank you for sharing your beautiful photographs.
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I love the wisdom of your schedule, Maggie! And you’re right – they are growing bigger so fast!
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Thank you Wynne.
It does suit me better 🤗
They are enjoy the moments my friend.
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While Your trip looked amazing, I’ll also bet it’s nice to be home.
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Nice to be home – you are 100% right, Pete! Thanks, my friend!
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Enjoy the summer! It should does fly away.
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It does!! Thanks, Ganga!
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living each moment every day
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What a beautiful way to describe it! Thanks, Beth!
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Such happy vibrant pictures! Poor Cooper, who is he supporting now 😀
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Such a good question, parikhit! I’d say Spain because he really is a one-syllable kind of dog! 🙂
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He must be really happy! Spain emerged victorious 😀
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Yes, they certainly did!
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Ah, summertime!! I’m glad everyone is enjoying!!
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Funny how kids just now how to lean into summer. 🙂 Thanks, Erin!
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I lioke the Rick Steves quote – and his show was (is) so great!
and two – I mean too tired – hahahah – and sometimes this life feels like a vicious cycle.
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I’m glad you’re laughing about the sign too, Yvette. Yes, We go up and down, don’t we? 🙂
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🙂🙂
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Your kids’ summer break is just giving me lots of joy – but not surprised over here. You’re all living it and enjoying the moment with great intention. I’m sorry England didn’t make the finals but they did thankfully get 3rd! Hope that somewhat makes up for the sting.
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Yes – thank goodness for that! Grateful for how it all works out!
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Too bad I wasn’t into kayaking when I lived in the PNW. Paddling in Puget Sound would be a blast!
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Ah, maybe you’ll have to do it on your next visit? It is pretty fun here too!!
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The featured photo is amazing! Well, it looks like Cooper is so upset that he doesn’t want to walk. At least they came in third place. 😀
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Thank goodness for third!! I’m not sure why Cooper decided to stop walking…in the street. He really is a silly dog sometimes (or always 🙂 ). Thanks, my friend!
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You’re so welcome, my friend.
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