The 10 Best Things About Summer

I don't know about you but I just LOVE summertime!  I always have.  While I am not a huge fan of the super hot days that we can have in summer there is something about a sunny day that just makes me smile.  

My summers are always pretty laid back and we spend lots of time by the lake or in the pool, reading books, and just hanging out.  To me, summer has always equaled fun so I was pretty excited when I saw that this month's 10 on the 10th's was all about our summer favorites. 

I'm going to have such a hard time narrowing it down to just 10!!

1.  Flip flops-- by far my favorite shoes are my flip flops and I try to wear them starting as early as I can and keep wearing them until just about the first snowfall of the year.

2.  Ice cream and all sorts of frozen treats-- There is nothing better on a hot day than something cool to eat.  Last year I swapped out most of my ice cream consumption with frozen yogurt bars but every now and then the real thing just hits the spot.

3.  Books!!-- While I love reading year round there is something about a great beach read that just makes my heart so happy.

4.  Beach days with friends-- (or family!).  While my boys and I don't love lying on the beach all day we do enjoy a fun beach day walking around in the water, getting ice cream from the ice cream truck, and searching for sea life. Plus there is nothing quite like the sound of the waves crashing against the shore and the scent of that salty sea air. 

5.  Days on the lake-- In a boat, on the jet ski, out on the kayak; being on the lake is always a fun way to pass the time.

6.  Cookouts and time with friends-- Living on the lake we tend to host a lot of summer get together and since I prefer hanging out with small groups of people we often break them into smaller parties rather then one or two large parties. 

7.  Late nights outside by the fire-- We don't often think to get fires going in our fire pit but when we do we are content to gather around it until well past dark. 

8.  Vacations and/or Day tripping-- Mostly we stick to day trips in the summer and hold off on our family vacations for early fall but there is something about summer that always makes me think of family fun and escaping our reality even if it is for just one day. 

9. Long days capped off with beautiful sunrise and sunsets-- I love nature and watching the beautiful colors that appear most every morning and evening make me so happy.

10.  Cute and comfy clothes that help beat the heat-- When it's hot I tend to reach for shorts, capri pants, tank tops, and tee's to keep cool.

How about you? What would make it onto your top 10 list?

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