One More Summer Like This | A Photo Bestie Project

One More Summer Like This

Last week I took my kids to the beach, and it got me thinking about summer memories. When I think back to my own childhood summers, I don’t remember every trip we took or every detail of every vacation. What I remember are the little things.

The smell of boardwalk pizza, the squawk of Jersey seagulls hoping someone would drop a French fry, sandy feet, sunburned noses, the excitement of finishing the summer reading challenge at the library, and the ride home after a long day in the sun when everyone fell asleep in the car.

The funny thing about memories is that the moments that stay with us are rarely the ones we planned. They’re the little things.

As parents, summer can feel like a race. We’re juggling camps, vacations, schedules, and trying to squeeze every last drop out of the season. Somewhere in the middle of all that, it’s easy to miss the fact that these are the days we’ll someday look back on and call the good old days. And if your kids are anything like mine, they seem to change overnight.

One year we’re riding Elmo’s Rocking Roller Coaster. The next we’re heading straight for Batman. One year I’m packing juice boxes and snacks. The next they’re asking if they can wander the boardwalk with friends.

It happens so gradually that we barely notice it. Until we do.

That’s why this month’s Photo Bestie project isn’t about taking better photos. It’s about paying attention. This summer, what is their favorite summer treat? Who are the people they spend their days with? What adventures are they having? What little traditions make this season uniquely yours? Because one day, these ordinary summers become the stories we tell.

So I created The One More Summer Like This Project. I hope you’ll save the graphic below and use it throughout the season as a gentle reminder to notice the moments that might otherwise slip by.

There is no prize for finishing first. No deadline. No pressure to complete every prompt.

Just permission to slow down, pay attention, and preserve a few memories from this season of life.

Because there will never be another summer exactly like this one.

xo,
Tiff

a photograph never grows up.

About the Author: Tiffany

Hi, I’m Tiff! I’m the photographer behind Appletini Photography, a portrait studio based in Yardley, PA, serving families and businesses across Bucks County. For more than a decade, I’ve had the joy of capturing heartfelt images — from newborn photography and family portraits to professional headshots and branding photography. My goal is always the same: to create photographs that feel authentic, joyful, and worth holding onto for generations. Over the years I’ve photographed thousands of moments for families throughout Yardley, Morrisville, and the surrounding Bucks County community, helping parents preserve the fleeting stages of childhood and the connections that make their family unique. I believe a photograph never grows up — and that the images we create today become tomorrow’s heirlooms. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m wearing one of my many hats: wife, mom, cat mom, aunt, best friend, and enthusiastic coffee drinker. I’m usually planning a themed party, crafting something creative, traveling somewhere new, getting lost in a good book, or laughing until my cheeks hurt. Through this blog, I love sharing photography tips, local Bucks County family resources, behind-the-scenes stories from sessions, and inspiration for families preparing for portraits. I’m so glad you’re here.