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Remembering the Summer of 2007

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Where were you the Summer of 2007? Can you believe that was ten years ago? Maybe your whole life has changed since then. Or maybe not.Where were you in the Summer of 2007?

Ten years ago I had a baby and a four-year-old. My daughter was in that baby sweet spot, too. I’m talking about ages 6-9 months where a baby can sit up, but stays where you plop her because she can’t yet crawl or walk.Remembering the Summer of 2007

Aww…Remembering the Summer of 2007

In the Summer of 2007, I had a cell phone, but I definitely didn’t have a smart phone. The first iPhone was actually released during the Summer of 2007. Fancy that!

I wasn’t on Facebook. Or any social media.

I hadn’t started my blog, but I was only 1 year away from doing that on Blogger.

My Grandma died in the Summer of 2007. I miss her and wish my kids had gotten the chance to know her. She was one cool lady.

I worked at the same job at which I work today.

My husband is still the same man I was married to ten years ago (ha!)

“Hey There Delilah” by the Plain White T’s and “Umbrella” by Rihanna were the big songs of the summer.

Ten years ago, boot cut pants were the norm. I sort of miss boot cut everything, compared to skinny everything nowadays.

But I do NOT miss those ultra low rise pants (think Paris Hilton) that showed your pelvic bones (!).

The big pop culture story of the Summer of 2007 was the release of the 7th Harry Potter book. Since I hadn’t read the previous six books, and I had a baby and a preschooler, I didn’t care. I had no idea this was the big pop culture story of the Summer of 2007 until I Googled “Pop culture moments of  2007“.

And for more pop culture memories, how about these? In 2007, Bob Barker retired. Jordin Sparks won American Idol. Mad Men and Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered.

Where were you the Summer of 2007?

Comments

    • I could NOT believe that 2007 was when we were introduced to the Kardashians. And I can NOT believe they are still a thing!

  5. In the summer of 2007 I had a 7 yr old and a 5 yr old. I had two craft books for toddlers published, with a friend, and we ran a business going into schools and nurseries delivering craft sessions. The dream was to publish another 10 books, but like a lot of dreams it didn’t come to fruition. So, I’m now onto my next dream – writing a successful blog. Let’s hope this dream stays around a little longer… #TweensTeensBeyond
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  6. How lovely to read this. I had a one year old bundle of little. We celebrated first birthday, took our first overseas holiday, visited far too many farms and I also turned 40 that November. That can only mean one things! Great post #tweensteensbeyond

  8. Oh wow, what a dog s#@t year that was – until the end. I was diagnosed with narcolepsy. My beloved first pet as a grown-up died, followed almost immediately by losing my job. On my flippin’ birthday, no less. A month later, my boyfriend (now husband) lost his mom.

    After all that sadness and turmoil, the year ended with a proposal of marriage, which I wholeheartedly accepted. It was only then that I realized that this kind of year – which virtually everyone has at some point in their lives – DOES end. And it made me that much more grateful for the blessings that were coming my way.

    Great post!

    – from Debbie Downer 😉
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    • I hate those kind of years, but yes, you are right. Everyone has them and they do make you appreciate the good years.

      P.S. Letting go of my first cat as an adult was mind-numbingly hard. I had no idea I could hurt that much!

  9. Well if only I could turn back the clock and relive being 40 again as opposed to turning 50! That aside my youngest teen started school in September 2007 and we moved house in the December so it was a busy year indeed for us. I am also pleased that the low rise pant is a thing of the past and we can now all embrace the high rise! Big and comfy. The way to go. #TweensTeensBeyond
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  10. Oh gosh it seems ages ago! My youngest was just two years old and my other two were in primary school! That’s probably why I can’t remember much about it – I had a lot on my plate! You’ve inspired me – I think I’ll hunt out some photos. Yours are so lovely. Thank you so much for sharing with us at #TweensTeensBeyond
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