Summertime Fun

"Aaah, summer - that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It's a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends."  -Darell Hammond

Today is the first day of summer. I can feel it in the air - the long days, the sunshine, the warmth. To mark this day, I thought it would be fun to list my top 21 favorite things I love about Summer:-)

1. barbeque's
2. corn on the cob
3. fireworks
4. flea markets
5. going to the beach
6. an ice cold glass of lemonade
7. italian ice
8. the lingering scent of suntan lotion
9. lying on a hammock under a tree
10. morning birdsong
11. music festivals
12. picnics
13. roller coaster rides
14. sand in my hair
15. the smell of summer rain
16. a summer reading list
17. summer thunderstorms
18. sunrise is at 5:45 AM
19. sunset is at 7:10 PM
20. street fairs
21. watermelon