What I like about summer...

We have had nothing but rain and cold weather lately but I am really looking forward to summer weather, the above picture is from last summer.

I love flip flops, warm balmy evenings, day light until 9:30, back yard campfires, going to the lake, pool time and evening walks with the family. There is more but those are just a few things that I love about summer.

What do you like about summer?

What have.....

What have you been doing this summer? I feel like summer is flying by way to fast and we still have several things on our to do list. We would still like to go to the Zoo and see a ball game. I am feeling some serious Mommy guilt lately over the lack of fun stuff I have planned for my little guy. The above picture is from a car show we went to last week, I have no idea what kind of car that even is but Will sure liked it.


What is still on your to do list this summer? Do you feel the Mommy guilt too?

Oh the simple things...

Give a boy some water and goggles and it = FUN!!!

My favorite spot and YUMMY Blueberry Muffins...

I made these yummy Blueberry Muffins, from The Pioneer Woman's site. They are super easy to make and a crowd pleaser. I like to eat them at my favorite spot and of course with a cup of coffee.

Do you have a favorite spot?

How do you keep those noggins sharp?

We are so excited that summer is finally here, hooray for warm weather!

So tell me what do you do during the summer to keep your kiddos noggins sharp and still have fun at the same time?

We do a lot of reading and exploring outdoors, this year we planted a vegetable garden too! A really good site I stumbled on is No Time For Flash Cards you really must check it out if you have young children, it is packed with fun things to do.

Strawberry Poppy seed Salad.....Yum

My friend made this delicious salad for me and it is my new favorite so I had to share the LOVE! This salad is like a special treat and the dressing is what really makes it delicious.

Strawberry Poppy seed Salad:

Romaine Lettuce
Bree cheese (I also have used mozzarella and swiss and liked it just as well)
Strawberries sliced
Grilled Chicken (optional but I prefer it with Chicken)
Brianna's Poppy seed Dressing

I like to use my salad scissors and cut up my romaine, cut the cheese of choice into small pieces, cut the strawberries, cut the grilled chicken toss all ingredients and then drizzle on some Briana's Poppy seed dressing, toss again and serve! It couldn't be more simple and it is D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!

P.S. I love the Briana salad dressings and haven't found one yet that I don't like.

It isn't over yet.....

Summer isn't over yet, and especially since it was in the 80's in Michigan yesterday. Fall doesn't officially start until September 22nd so I want to squeeze out every last bit of summer I can. I love Fall but I DREAD the long Michigan winters, in fact I get quite depressed just thinking about winter. Will enjoyed every bit of this warm day and hasn't given up on summer quite yet either.

Hey Old Man Winter please go somewhere else this coming Winter.