Pictured is Elsie Lash, soaking up the summer fun on the family farm! Photo submitted by Heather Kimbler

Illinois corn fields growing green and tall, just don't get lost! Photo submitted by Donna Kemmerling

Another gorgeous sky after the rain! Photo submitted by Sarah Collins

A beautiful view during a picnic at Kiwanis Park! Photo submitted by Corry Jankowski

Sometimes all it takes is some sugar and a few fair rides! Pictured is Emmylou having fun at the Christian County Fair!! Photo submitted by Cicily Kohler

Just a deer, enjoying a morning swim on Sangchris lake! Photo submitted by Doc Mortland

Summer in Paris! Photo submitted by Cathy Mathias

Living her best poolside life, Lola Peabody loves her pool time! Photo submitted by Rachel Peabody

Even our furry friends need some shade! Photo submitted by Terry Roseberry

Channeling his inner peace and tranquility, Payton Withrow captured mid jump! Photo submitted by Kris Pruitt

Natures' beauty captured perfectly out on Bear Creek road! Photo submitted by Dale Miller

Hallond, Avery and Roman floating and having fun! Photo submitted by Kayla Hall

Training hard in hopes to make team USA in the next couple years, Sami Breckenridge competes in Des Moines Iowa for USAG nationals in trampoline, tumbling and double mini! Photo submitted by Josi Breckenridge

Red, white and blue sky in the early morning hours. Photo submitted by Shauna Becker

Miss Hadleigh Grace enjoying her first 4th of July parade! Photo submitted by Marissa Burkey

Purple skies at night! Photo submitted by Renee Smart

Thea caught sight of these hungry little guys, waiting for a snack, and had to take a pic! Photo submitted by Mary McNeely

Pictured is Little Miss Christian County Brystol Hughes, having a blast jumping in puddles at the Irish Days Celebration In Farmersville! Photo submitted by Amy Hughes

Pictured is Taylorville Native Lindy Noel with the Stanley Cup! Photo submitted by Brittany Keafer

Enjoying a day pool side at his Grandparents can wear a baby out! Photo submitted by Lexus Fry

Even the animals need to cool off! Photo submitted by Dan McLeod

Belly flops and cannonballs, the Hennings boys love their pool time! Photo submitted by Jaclyn Hennings

“Toddler Princess Pawnee Prairie Days” chatting with “Jr Miss Christian County” Jhia Walker. Photo submitted by Pam Walters

Beautiful water lillies on the pond! Photo submitted by Maureen Tarrant

Cardinal friend, watching over the 4th festivities! Photo submitted by Dan McLeod

The Marching Tornadoes march proudly through the streets during Taylorville's 4th of July Parade! Photo submitted by Angela Chase

Teagan and Gwendolyn love when their Aunt Becky takes them to Scovill Zoo! Photo submitted by Rebecca Childers

An awesome celebration of freedom at the Gateway Arch!

It's hard work out on the ball field! Photo submitted by Patricia Esswein

Grandma has a sweet little shadow! Photo submitted by Angie Younker

Hopefully lightning does only strike once! Photo submitted by Michael Collins