Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The August Break 2011

After some thoughtful consideration, I've decided to take part in:


It seems to me, to be just too good an opportunity to let slip through my fingers.

The scoop?
You simply share one photo (or more!) per day on your blog – Monday to Friday, or every day. Or whenever you feel moved to share. Using any camera – DSLR, compact, Polaroid, Holga, iPhone (my choice), Instax, film or digital – with or without words – anything goes! – for the whole of August. No pressure – just looking at August through your camera lens as a way to be more present this summer. And to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging.
To join in, visit here.

Summer is passing by too quickly and I want more time to take more photos, enjoy my garden,
play more games with the twins, and just maybe get that chicken coop finished!

And if I'm really lucky, I'll get some more kite flying in too. 
Watch out for flying turtles over your house!
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Oh!

Did I mention I've made a decision about this?

I have.

As if I didn't have enough to do.

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 Do you get the feeling I'm going to have a hard time keeping quiet for a month?
Good, me too. 


Edited using Kim's Warm Sun, Stained Canvas and Inspired Magic textures

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~Happy August Friends!~
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20 comments:

  1. RoseAugust 2, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    This is so beautiful!

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  2. ain't for city galsAugust 2, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    waaaa...I don't want you to take a break!! I love reading your posts...ok..I guess I can make it for a month ..if you can..

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  3. MJAugust 2, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Looking forward to your August break pics Andrea! See you there :)...

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  4. TexWisGirlAugust 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    i totally got that impression! ha! i do hope you can get some stuff on your to-do list finished, but more importantly, spend more fun time with your kids and hubby.

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  5. KathleenAugust 2, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Your texture tuesday image is really lovely -- The bee is a perfect addition! I think it's too bad that we need challenges such as the August Break to take time to just live our lives... but I know how easy it is to let blogging (which should be a simple extension of daily experience) become a reason for being in itself! Good luck!

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  6. Chris at Red Gate FarmAugust 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Well I know I'll look forward to any pictures you share.... but I'll definitely miss your fabulous writing, if you make it that is ;)

    ~Chris

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  7. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Very nice!

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  8. DebAugust 2, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Ha Ha.

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  9. AnnekeAugust 2, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Nice!

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  10. Flat Creek FarmAugust 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Lovely, and great idea too! And of course -
    me ♥ bee :) -T

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  11. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    What a great idea! Just think of all the time you're going to have to focus on your photography, too. You're leaving me behind in the dust!!!!

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  12. The Artful DivaAugust 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    It's a great idea...maybe I'll be ready to take up the gauntlet in September!

    Your photo is terrific.

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  13. Gardening in a SandboxAugust 2, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Lovely photo. I am doing the August break too. V

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  14. Faye HenryAugust 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Such a beautiful photo..
    I love the composition of it..
    I think that is what I mean.. smile.
    Enjoy your month...

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  15. Dog Trot FarmAugust 2, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Beautiful Andrea, enjoy.

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  16. CindyAugust 2, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Such a beautiful photo! Can't wait to see your August photos!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    so glad you join The August Break, 2011. that way I could know your lovely blog. howdy farmer ;) have a great Summer!

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  18. Low Tide High StyleAugust 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love this idea! It's the best of both worlds, you get a break but we still get to enjoy your lovely photos!!!

    Kat :)

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  19. ~from my front porch in the mountains~August 5, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Well, if you can't keep quiet, you can email moi!
    xo, misha
    LYLAS!

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  20. Evelyn S.August 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Is this a dahlia? It's the wonderful yellow color that made me think so, but I don't really know dahlias...except that my niece planted small yellow ones in a basket with pale blue lobelia for me. Your image is so beautiful.

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Thank you so much for stopping by the old farmhouse!