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{Inspiration Workshop! — week #7, sunshine}

July 14, 2011 · 10 Comments
Filed Under: Inspiration Workshop!, seasons, Zack

Each Thursday we meet to share our take on the Inspiration Workshop! weekly prompt. Thanks to everyone who has linked up for past linky parties — I’m soooo glad you’re loving the workshop :]

The prompt ~

This week’s prompt is SUNSHINE! When you hear that word, do you think of the outside? Do you think of the color? Of a summer memory?!

SUNSHINE is always a summer word for me, and specifically it reminds me of summer dates with Zack. Awwww ♥.

My inspiration ~

Let’s go back in time together! The below photo is from 3 years ago – Zack and I were *super* newlyweds and were at my parents cottage. Zack was rowing me around the lake [cue romantic music]. Seeing this photo makes me want to be a redhead again… I love a bronzy hair color. To me, summer time = the season of love. The summers in between college were always full of count-downs to when we could see each other again {our parents live 3 hours away from each other}, and then we were engaged and married in the summer months.

Here’s another pic from the past, a picture from our honeymoon in June 2008. We were gifted with a weeks stay at Big Cedar Lodge & Resort in Missouri, and it was seriously amazing! Our room had 2 balconies and a full kitchen. One afternoon we sat outside for lunch – we had just set our food down and came back in to grab a few more snacks when an Eagle swooped down and stole my sandwich. Ohhh, the memory… Hah!

And what’s better than some ice-cream when it’s sunny out?! Nothing of course, wink!

Tuesday evening Bauer & I walked 3.1 miles around the lake. The humidity is gone {yay} and it was so fun to be outside with my puppy. We saw kids playing in the water, men fishing, girlfriends talking & pushing baby strollers, and lots of sailboats!


Now it’s your turn!

Join the linky party below with your interpretation of SUNSHINE by sharing your blog post with us!

Gussy Sews Inspiration Workshop!


This post is sponsored by Aubrey Plays.

Want to join us next Thursday? Next week’s prompt is YOUR INSPIRATION {reader’s choice}! If you want extra inspiration, or to read about the prompt in full, sign up for our newsletter BY tonight (Thursday). The prompt for week #8 will be emailed Friday, July 15th and the linky party for week #8 will be Thursday, July 21st.

XO.


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  1. Whitney says

    July 14, 2011 at 6:32 am

    Such a sweet post. :) You two are so cute!!

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  2. Heather says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Thank you for these sweet linky’s we get to be a part of on your blog…and for making me”think”.
    I SO enjoy your posts!

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  3. Melissa S., SoChick! says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:48 am

    Great Sunshine inspiration! :-) This workshop is fab, thanks for thinking it up and inviting us all along!

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  4. Amy says

    July 14, 2011 at 9:33 am

    I am new to your blog and am enjoying it! I just signed up for the newsletter so I look forward to taking part next week!

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  5. teresa says

    July 14, 2011 at 11:54 am

    How much FUN!
    You and Zack are so meant for each other!
    LOVE Big Cedar Lodge!
    My sister used to live in Branson when her hub was performing with Mel Tellis.
    We loved staying at Big Cedar Lodge!
    Do you know how much Doogan and I would LOVE to walk around that lake with you and Bauer Boy!!!!
    Happy SUNNY Day to you guys from Bainbridge!
    xoxoxoxoxo

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  6. Tiffany says

    July 14, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Never been to big Cedar Lodge, but your bird eating story was hilarious! Cute post.

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  7. Jamie - Easily Amused Mommy says

    July 15, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Beautiful pics! You look grand as a read-head or a blonde. You know, that same thing happened to me with a bird once. Only it wasn’t an eagle, it was some kind of sea-bird. It stole my cookie! Darn birds.

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  8. jacqui says

    July 15, 2011 at 12:49 am

    super cute photes gussy gal! it feels good to get back to the inspiration workshop! i love to sit and reflect on how the prompt really inspires me! have a good friday chica!

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  9. Maureen says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:44 am

    I LOVE THIS!
    I’m so bummed I missed Inspiration Workshops 1-6…please keep this coming! So much fun!

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  10. catie says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    How funny! I blogged about Table Rock Lake, too! Big Cedar is pretty awesome, but we’re south of there, lots closer to Arkansas. I love Table Rock, it’s like a second home to me! This has been my favorite Inspiration Workshop so far!! ;)

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
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