Summer Wishlist
The official start of summer is in a few days, but let’s face it. Summer has been here for a few weeks already, so it’s time to get my annual wishlist in order. Don’t you think?
Here’s what I’m looking forward to this season:
1. Tomatoes. Lots of home-grown juicy tomatoes, stacked with mozzarella or sandwiched with basil mayo and bacon – I can’t wait to eat them.
2. Finding another swimsuit. I have my eye on a few.
3. A girls’ trip to Sedona – if you’ve been, I’d love to hear your recommendations.
4. Our first family trip with Ellie – We’re keeping it small and simple, but I can’t wait.
5. Popsicles – I have molds at home and am looking forward to making some of my own with Bellie.
6. Hosting some friends for a low-key BBQ
7. Reading lots of books on my back patio.
8. Taking walks around our new neighborhood.
9. Eating ice cream (lots of it).
10. Wearing as many sundresses as I can get my hands on. (This one will be on repeat.)
11. Stone fruit (peaches, plums and nectarines).
12. Exploring Kansas City.
13. Taking Ellie berry picking again. (She loved it last year.)
15. Visiting the zoo.
What do you have planned for the summer?
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Lori
1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 (but Dennis, not Ellie!) are on my list as well. Having some trouble finding a swimsuit the covers all of my toosh! And I have purchased no less than 5 sundresses already. We are pretty simpatico in our summer wishlist, my dear!