What I love about summer

Summer is by far my favorite season. Sure, it’s hot and humid and constantly running the A/C makes my electric bill skyrocket. But it’s still my fave for a few reasons.

1.) Outdoor activities – I love being outdoors, swimming and/or having a barbecue with friends and family. The taste of grilled food (burgers, hot dogs, vegetables, even pineapple) is something that you just can’t get year round and I look forward to it always. The dogs are always out enjoying soaking up the sunshine, birds are chirping, clouds big and fluffy…it takes me to a special place.

2.) Ice cream and popcicles – So I know that you can eat this any time of year. But really, I never want to in the winter time. Something about coming in from the heat and feeling that cold on your lips is refreshing and full of awesomeness.

3.) Summer blockbusters – Seems like tons of good movies always come out every summer. It’s always fun to go to the theater and see one, though now not as often because, well, have you BEEN to a movie lately? I practically have to spend half my week’s pay just to go, maybe have popcorn and a little dinner afterward.

4.) It’s easy to get ready and get out the door – Hello, summer clothing! I love the fact that when we decide to go somewhere during the summer, all I have to do is throw my hair up in a ponytail and put on some flip-flops. Did I mention that we’re not the most fashionable people? Shorts, tanks, and flip-flops FTW.

5.) Celebrating the 4th of July – I’d be one shitty American if I didn’t mention this on my list of awesome summer stuff. We love the fireworks, food, and spending time with family. Just a few common things that all Americans partake in and enjoy at the same time.

One of the big things my son loves about summer are of course, the animals. Late in the evening, we’ve been seeing a little family of bunnies emerge from the woods behind our house and explore the backyard. They hop around cautiously until they come upon a cluster of clover which is apparently DELICIOUS because they devour it in no time. We like to watch them, and every time Dylan tries to convince me that we should go out there and try to catch one. He wants a bunny as a pet. Also what he wants as a pet: a dolphin for our swimming pool. But something tells me that a bunny would be easier to maintain.

What are some of your favorite things about summer?

Six candles

Wow, have my last few posts really been Photo Fridays and nothing else? And why am I just now noticing?

Anyway, I’m finally in the mood to share words and not just pictures since I’ve been fairly absent for a couple of weeks now. All in all, I can’t complain. Life is swell.

My son turned 6 years old on the 26th. We had a party and ice cream cake and plenty of good times with the family. I’m both sad AND thrilled that he’s 6 now, even though it seemed like yesterday he was toddling along behind me pointing at things in a demanding manner. But he’s a little fountain of knowledge now, and talking to him is finally interesting. Like he knows how to read and recites the pledge of allegiance AND can name all the planets in the solar system. He’s been telling me how excited he is about returning to school in August (1st grade, holy cow). I hope he keeps that enthusiasm for school, but I’m not getting my hopes up. I remember what it was like.

As some of you may have noticed, I’ve changed the looks of things around here once again. It’s taken me a few days to get things shuffled around and in order, but I think I’m finally happy with the way this theme turned out. Granted, I say this knowing that in a few weeks I’ll be bored of it and will have the urge to start all over again. But I plan on enjoying this little time of web zen while it lasts.

How has June treated you?