Yay for water slides and Summer Fun!!! Photo submitted by Jennifer Doyen

A successfull day at the Manners Park pond in Taylorville. Submitted photo

Pictured are team members of the Christian County Youth Volleyball program. Photo submitted by Julie Solliday

A sunset in Shelby County highlighting beauty in its natural state. Photo submitted by Cathy Mathias

Pictured are Layne Lebshier and her horse Odds R Im Good.

Stay calm and blend in tiny lizard, this little guy just wants to watch you! Photo submitted by Stephanie Stephens

Photo submitted by Angela Moore

A summertime rain won't stop Heidi Wendling and Miles Bangert! Photo submitted by Amanda Norris

Pictured are the Taylorville Rifles 11u baseball team, proudly sponsored by the American Legion Post 72. Photo submitted by Vanessa Wiseman

Photo submitted by Matt J.

Photo submitted by Marilyn Maczura

Photo submitted by Katie Peel

Hard working kids, walking their pigs in preparation for the upcoming Christian County Fair. Pictured are Reed Heberling, Maelie Heberling and Gabe Heberling. Photo submitted by Jennifer Heberling

Patiently waiting for the Taylorville 4th of July parade, these cousins are making lots of summer memories! Picture submitted by Kelly Crawford

Pictured celebrating his first 4th of July, is 8mo. old Judah Bohland, son of Katie and Jared Bohland of Decatur. He is the Grandson of Cheryl and the late Carl Carpenter, formerly of Taylorville. Photo submitted by Cheryl Carpenter

Photo submitted by Dave McLain

Pictured are Maverick and Beau Landers enjoying a fun filled day of boating and swimming at Lake Taylorville. Photo submitted by Lexi Landers.

Photo submitted by Dave McClain of Shelbyville