Our Favorite Summer Activities

This week's 26 list assignment is all about summer activities.  Living on the lake we enjoy many summer activities. They change a bit from year to year and as my kids grow but here are some of our favorites that make sure to include each and every summer.



1.  Swimming/ diving/ jumping/ floating in the lake.





2.  Kayaking



3.  Jet skiing



4.  We also enjoy hiking on cooler days or early in the morning.



5.  Playing volleyball

6. Playing cornhole



7.  Riding bikes

8.  Making ice cream and popsicles



9.  Lighting sparklers

10.  Lazing around in the sun reading



11. Going to the beach



12.  Taking day trips

13.  Boating and tubing


14.  Having BBQ's and friends/family over to swim and play

15.  Picking fresh fruits from local orchards


16.  Campfires and S'mores




17.  Water gun/balloon/ bucket fights




18. Fishing


19. Paddle boating or paddle boarding



20. Watching the skies for sunrises, sunsets, and rainbows



How about you?  What are some of your favorite summer activities?

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Comments

  1. Kari July 5, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    This post just embodies summer. I love this so much. Even within a pandemic there is fun to be had. Thank you for sharing all of these pictures. :)

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    1. Joanne July 5, 2020 at 7:07 PM

      Thank you! It was fun to go back some of our old summer photos!

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  2. Michele MorinJuly 6, 2020 at 6:27 AM

    Love how you and the guys spend so much time outside.

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    1. Joanne July 6, 2020 at 4:56 PM

      Aw, thank you! I do find I have to work harder to get them outside more now that they're older.

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  3. Tamar SBJuly 6, 2020 at 8:12 AM

    Water fun all the way!!

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  4. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJuly 6, 2020 at 8:12 AM

    Kids always seem to love water, no matter where it is! The popsicle looked yummy! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 14, open until July 26. All party entries shared if social media buttons installed.

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  5. Kim CarberryJuly 6, 2020 at 8:38 AM

    Oh wow! It looks like you have so much fun! It must be so wonderful to live on a lake! x

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    1. Joanne July 6, 2020 at 4:57 PM

      It almost always is! I just don't enjoy it much when there's a big storm or when it's freezing cold in the winter and the wind shakes our house.

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyJuly 6, 2020 at 8:55 AM

    I wish I lived where you live!

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    1. Joanne July 6, 2020 at 4:57 PM

      I wished you did too; you'd be a great neighbor!

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  7. KellyJuly 6, 2020 at 10:55 AM

    I love all these activities! It's way too hot here in Phoenix right now for us to spend much time outside. I can't wait to get back outside in a month or two. xo

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    1. Joanne July 6, 2020 at 4:58 PM

      We typically only get a few really HOT days in summer. Usually it's between 80 & 90 (sometimes like today it's even just in the upper 70's) so not that bad at all. Of course, winter can be awfully cold though.

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  8. Shelbee on the EdgeJuly 11, 2020 at 4:34 PM

    I think you might have the best life ever! So many fun things to do. That last one, though, the sunset! Wow. That is breathtaking and I bet so inspiring to see every day. Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful things with us!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne July 12, 2020 at 9:16 AM

      LOL. Thank you! I fully admit we don't often get sunsets like that but when we do-- Wow!!

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