Tuesday, June 22, 2010

101 reasons to love summer

3861356732_6938445beb *strawberries*lemonade stands*rodeos*sun up before 6*waking up with the sun*running in the morning*sundresses*fireflies (sadly not in Utah)*wildflowers by the highway*s'mores*summer projects*grilled burgers, steaks, fish, fruit...*summer thunderstorms*the long, lingering daylight hours*fireworks,fireworks,fireworks *parades *smell of fresh cut grass*Independence Day/Fourth of July *watermelon *napping in a hammock *demolition derbies*sunglasses as headbands*the smell of sunscreen*farmer's markets*water skiing/ getting up on one *picnics *daytrips to the lake*whirring vintage fans*swimming *outdoor movies *long hikes *sandcastles *saltwater taffy *camping*ice cream cones*yoga outside *sitting on the porch *swimming out to a floating wooden platform in a lake*Chaco lines on your feet*kids playing in sprinklers*clear skin *horseshoes *a fresh pedicure and sandals*sun-kissed skin*visiting national parks *outdoor concerts *sno-cones *big, floppy hats *canoeing *vacation or staycation*beach towels*the sounds of the ice cream truck*beach bags *braids*eating outside*sleeping in tents *cooking outside *going to a baseball game*fresh homemade salsa *popsicles *sunny days = sunnier moods *blowing bubbles *getting lost in a book for an afternoon *water balloons *car wash fundraisers *blasting the radio with the windows open *BBQs *road trips *corn dogs *frisbee *sun ripened tomatoes*evenings in the mountains *aloe vera *neighbors come outside*gardens*state fairs (and food on sticks)*flea markets and antique fairs *staying inside when you've had too much sun, blasting the a/c, and watching movies*cute modest swimsuits *ultimate Frisbee*strawberry short cake*family reunions *driving with the top down*bike rides*crickets*the sound of lawn mowers*open windows*kids in sunglasses *bare feet*sitting in the shade on a hot day*sound of lake waves or river flowing *blackberries *a cool breeze on a hot day*flip flops*the smoky smell of barbecuing *Dutch oven cooking*relaxed attitudes *wake boarding*spotting hot air balloons *skinny dipping *dogs with their heads out car windows, tongues wagging*bicycles built for two *snorkeling*neighborhood block parties*sun-kissed cheeks.

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Did I miss anything?

1 comment:

MamaHintze said...

Farmer tans and freckles!