A sister is a best friend for life! Photo submitted by Mellisa McMillan

New friends on the first day of school! Photo submitted by Brooke Jackson

Caught in action, talking Longhorns football with daddy! Photo submitted by Mindy Bertels

All hours of the day they're working hard, so thank a trucker today! Without them, we would all be naked, hungry and afraid of not receiving those Amazon packages! Photo submitted by Troy Wagner

Alivia's catch of the day at Bertinetti Lake! Photo submitted by Amy Kent

Mazie and Lane Fleming enjoying some Fredbird shenanigans at the Cardinal game! Photo submitted by Bonnie Fleming

Somebody loved catching the dinner rolls at Lambert’s! Photo submitted by Jenna Zueck

Don't worry buddy, I got ya! Cousins having fun at the Pana Tri COunty Fair! Photo submitted by Lori Scott

Awesome Uncle Chris and his nephews Brysinn & Axel in the Springfield Labor Day Parade! Photo submitted by Kira Wicks

This could be a painting! A gorgeous sunset to end a beautiful day! Photo submitted by Laura Lucas

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Pictured are Serenity and Kailyn serving up a refreshing treat during the Labor Day parade! Photo submitted by Heather Haines

Nature walks and froggy finds! Photo submitted by Jazmine Clarke

Nature's beauty captured perfectly! Photo submitted by Terry Roseberry

It's just the beginning of a lifetime of learning, Grey Crowder is off to Kindergarten! Photo submitted by Marguerita Pritchett

From their first days in Kindergarten, to their first days in 5th grade, these best friends love being together! Photo submitted by Danielle Hall

Cheeze It's and football, what could be better! Pictured is Brantley Miller enjoying the day at a Kincaid Pony JFL football game! Photo submitted by Lori Miller

Morning bus rides to start the day! Photo submitted by Melissa Amos

3rd Grade Taylorville Youth Cheerleaders cheering on their boys! From left to right: Bentley Burris, Shayna Schwab, Macy Brotherton, Layla Mathon, Kenzley Heimsness, Alysse Brown, & Jaylynn DeVore. Photo submitted by Lisa Mathon

It's a great day at Busch Stadium when you get to meet Taylorvilles own, Pat Perry! Pictured is Lilliian Dooley with Pat Perry at the Cardinals game on Sunday! Photo submitted by Rhea Dooley

Callie's favorite thing ... carrying this ball around! Photo submitted by Jeff Hefner

Fancy was her name and she didn't let this fan down! Photo submitted by Amber Kee

Time in the sand with sunsets like this are good for the soul! Photo submitted by Jaclyn Hennings

Papa and his best buddy, sharing a little lunch and lots of love! Photo submitted by Kathy Turner

It's a tough job, but Payslie has mastered the art of summer fun! Photo submitted by Nikki Moran

Nice try kiddos! Photo submitted by Brittany Henderson