Remember when we used to count down the last month of school? I swear at one point in my life I looked forward to the end of school more than I did Christmas morning. Except there was no advent calendar filled with chocolate. Summer has taken on a different meaning.
Don’t worry I’m not going to bore you with the hardships of trying to entertain children, find childcare coverage and honest fear of the phrase, “I’m bored”.
Last summer ranks as my best summer ever.
We went to Georgia and took our time driving home.
Bridget got over her fear of the beach.
We went on multiple camping trips, as a family and with friends.
We hiked the mountains, waterfalls and the streams.
Most importantly: there were bonfires on the beach, accompanied by friends and watermelon margaritas.
This summer I am planning to spend exactly like last year. Okay, not exactly like last year. This summer I will make time for more bonfires, more margaritas and definitely more time spent with friends.
I can hardly wait.
What are your plans for this summer?
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Good plan!
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Oh gosh, I want the summer you had last year!!! WOW. Oh the memories! The JOY!! Those moments that make summer magical and incredible in every way…
Here’s to another summer like the last, Kerri!!!
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Thanks, Christine. It was truly magical and demands a repeat
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It sounds like the perfect summer! I have lived by the ocean for three decades and never once had a bonfire on the beach! How is that possible?
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Well if your road trip winds this way I will cross that off your bucket list!
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How could I have forgotten about watermelon margaritas? How? My summer just got a whole lot brighter. Thanks, Kerri. May your summer be a fun and friend filled memory maker.
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It’s my summer PSA–do not forget the margarita!
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Sounds like a perfect perfect summer. Plus, this summer I get to meet you in person!
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I’m so jealous! One of these summers I’m going to meet you too, Kerri. In the meantime, I will enjoy your FB pics of your awesome summer.
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Now that will be an epic bonfire!
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Ooooh, I think I need to borrow your margarita and bonfire idea in our backyard. I’m stepping into summer a little reluctantly right now with kids home, but this helps get me excited.
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Ooooh, I think I’m going to have to borrow your margarita and bonfire idea in my backyard. I’m stepping into summer a little reluctantly with the kids home, but this helps me get excited.
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Having a fire pit in your back yard is a must, I have found. Margaritas just make them better!
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Excellent! I want more bonfires, more margaritas and more friends, too!
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Kerri: you live in a perfect place for margaritas, beach bonfires, and good times with friends! Glad that you are able to drive around to friends and family that also enjoy the good things of summer. This is not going to be a very beachy summer for us, and I have to admit that I’m feeling like something will be missing in 2015…..
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Well, location definitely plays a part in my summer! And now that Bridget seems to be doing better at the beach look out world!
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Making time for the people and pastimes that matter…sounds perfect!
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