There are so many things that we LOVE about summer…a couple of things are sunsets (I’m a total sucker for an awesome sunset) and warm evenings. I think that it is something that most Oregonians, look forward to. This year it has been abnormal weather! It has been so cold here in the Pacific Northwest! Most everyone I know keeps wondering…”Is summer ever going to get here!” It’s the much loved days of “cookin’ out” as a good friend would say. It’s watching the kids play in the yard and the sun catching the highlights in their hair. It’s feeling like a rebel because your break the rules of “bedtime”! Then your kid thinks you are REALLY cool because you let them stay up late! It’s quick camping trips, if even for one night and seeing all the stars in the sky, and realizing that there is something bigger out there.
The really cool thing about being an adult (even though I am extremely jealous of NOT getting summer break from school ;P) Is that we now, get to experience the summer, through the eyes of our daughter. Today, we sat on the back porch reading a COOK BOOK (yes, we love new recipes and sauces!) basking in the rays of sunshine and watched our daughter ride around on her bike with her friend. They were dancing, laughing and thinking that they are WAY TOO COOL! It just makes me smile. It’s the small things in life…right?
Popsicles, flip flops, dribbling icecream cones, coconut lotion, Iced tea, camp fires and the sunburn you got because you forgot the sunblock! Cherished are the adventures we share as a family, that really enjoys being with eachother! What are your summer traditions…what makes this time of year great for you? Let us know! BRING ON the days of summer! Oh my!
X’s & O’s
JD
by JD
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