Summertime and the Livin's Easy....

Today marked the first really warm day of the year and nothing but a picnic in the backyard could make it feel more welcome (and convince it to stay for a while).

So as our eyes and imaginations turn to summer, let us welcome:

• chasing butterflies and fireflies


• enjoying a cool nap after a hot day at the park


• listening for the ice cream truck
  
• smelling that salty shore air


• sitting on your deck without any care of what the house looks like inside


• running through sprinklers


• watering the plants


• getting absolutely, unapologetically dirty


• talking to neighbors who've been hibernating all year


• watching the fireworks


• tasting water ice and ice cream


• late day sunshine


• barbecues
• picking peaches and blueberries

And knowing that there is nothing better than rediscovering the joys of warm weather through the eyes of our children.

Please let me know if I forgot anything through the Comment section...I know the list should be longer!