Summerness
This summer would usually be all about a big trip with my family off sailing somewhere fabulously exotic. But life doesn't always turn out as planned (newsflash! sponsored by me), so we're rolling with it. We've been pouring our pennies into other adventures equally exciting and scary but not nearly as scenic or relaxing. Even though we're sticking close to home I haven't given up on summer fun completely. My bucket list is growing fast; time to put the Go/Make/Try/Learn/Do of summerness into action.* It already feels like the warm days are fleeting, doesn't it? I figure if I check off even 1/4 of these things come September it will have been the most fantastic summer ever.
Summerness 2011
- Try a new flavor of shaved ice/beyond coconut/really, you can do it!
Take a day off of work, and do nothingMake homemade strawberry ice creamSit and relax by the pool at least three times/don't be intimidated by bikini bodiesEnjoy a campfire up the canyonRoast marshmallows and of course make s'mores- Play bocce ball/win
H-Rock walks every mornin- Take a day trip to Eden, visit the Trappist Monastery
- Host a Sunday Brunch
- Take a cooking class
Spend an entire weekend in Park CityTry a new restaurant, or fiveEat outside as much as possibleMake homemade salsa/eat the whole bowl- Paint the bedrooms/or hire someone to do it for you
- Eat squeaky cheese
Get a little tiny bit tan/but never sun burned- Try wearing hats more?
- Learn two new pieces on the piano/practice the piano
Perfect the Swiss-meringue buttercream- Write postcards from Salt Lake to friends who live elsewhere
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Take a drive to Oakley and stop for onion rings at the Road Island Diner - Jump in a mountain lake/clothing optional
- Go on a long bike ride with BD
Have a Sunday picnic in the parkWear skirts to workRead/listen toWater for ElephantsSplurge on good sushi- Drive out to the Spiral Jetty
Walk to church- Throw a frisbee
Go to an outdoor concert or playMake 600 mini wedding cupcakes with BrookPlay tennis/make Coach proud!See the movie "Super 8" in a theater- Shop at the farmers market
- Go camping or backpacking/don't forget Advil PM
- Go hiking in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Bake chocolate chip cookies/eat cookie dough- Organize your recipe collection into three-ringed binders
Sleep with the windows openAlways have berries in your fridge- Or watermelon
Host a BBQ on the patio/eat a cheeseburger without guilt- Find the most comfy pair of flip-flops and buy them
Watch "Friday Night Lights" on Saturday mornings
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9 comments:
I heart this list so much!!
Love your list! I've already got a head start on mine and # 1 made me laugh because the same one is on mine... only my preferred flavor is Tigersblood, and I said I will try every single flavor! ;) I worked that to my advantage that's for sure.
Great list babe! I'm looking forward to it :-)
May I please be invited to your Sunday brunch??
Can you add coming to our ghetto backyard for a BBQ?
FYI..we finally made it not so ghetto!!
Im with Lacy, I have a few things I want to add to your list... and they have to do with hanging out with me! :)
Wow, that list really does add up to the perfect summer. Glad I get to do a few of them with you! xo
This looks absolutely great. I am with you 100% G. :)
Oh my gosh- I haven't been to your blog forever- and it is just as fun and witty as ever. I love it! I must confess I came looking to see if you have been doing any baking these days!! I think your summer list should consist of baking a birthday cake for a 6 year old you haven't seen in 3 years! If you are interested in creating an owl-themed birthday cake- by all means- let me know! It's only 6 days away- that's plenty of notice! :) Right.
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