Summer is here. Warm beach weather days, that lead to cool, breezy evenings here in our California ocean town.
There is so much to love about summer. {even though I am a Fall fan at heart!}
HERE ARE MY TOP 10 SUMMER FAVORITES:
1. Picnics or meals in the garden, in parks, or on the beach.
2. Huge, blooming hydrangeas in pinks, blues, purples and white.
3. Dinner made on the BBQ.
4. Fresh, juicy heirloom tomatoes, preferably home-grown.
5. Farmer's Markets.
6. Playing Jeu de Boules {like Bocce Ball} with my family on the back lawn.
7. Early morning cups of coffee in the front Provencial garden.
8. Reading a really great book. Have you read Kristy Woodson Harvey's latest novel? I highly recommend it.
9. Walks with Bentley, our labrador.
10. Flea markets and antique fairs! {you probably guessed that one, right?}
What are your top ten things you love about summer? I'd love to know!
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Karen, what a great list! I love all of those, especially half day work on Fridays. {If only that were true for me!} ;) The pina coladas sound pretty nice, too.
Sitting on a sailboat as the sun goes down.
Drinking coffee on the back deck with our dogs, Chloe and Peter.
The beach!!!
Lobsters, fried clams and soft shell crabs
Oysters on the half shell.
Half day work Friday’s
Drinking pina coladas by the pool with my girl friend.
My beautiful flower gardens and deck containers.
Temps above 80
Flip flops
Sun dresses
Late nights out in my gazebo
Fire flies at night
Grilling out
Eating outside
The intense warmth of the sun
Evening walks with the dog
Bike rides
I love that, Shirley! I am going to read Kristy’s book again, it was that enjoyable!
Oh they would be my favs too, including Kristy’s book!
Jo, I agree. That morning cup of coffee is my favorite, every season, together with reading my devotional. Perfect way to start the day!
Thanks for your great list! All of those are so magical, and spell s u m m e r. I love these lists, they remind us that we have so much to be thankful for! {I totally forgot about ice cream!}
Thanks for visiting Jane! All of your summer favorites are mine too. Yes, I love our ever growing families…you are right, life is great! xo
1. The flower garden in full bloom
2. Pontoon rides on the lake
3. Grilled hamburgers and fresh sliced tomatoes
4. The sound of all the tree frogs and cicadas at night
5. The smell of the morning air
6. Antique auctions and flee markets
7. Soft vanilla ice cream on a cone
8. Sweet tea
9. Corn on the cob right out of the field
10. Porch swing time with family at the lake
This is great, Lidy! Your pictures capture summer so perfectly.
I love parties and especially, outdoor parties!
Farmer’s Markets
Picking my own flowers
Dining al fresco!
Festivals
On and on…
Hope you are having a fab summer. Love the pic of your ever growing family. Ain’t life great? ;-D
Jane x