Summer ~ Do You Dread or Embrace It?

Summer would be one of my favorite seasons if it weren’t for all the bugs and pesky mosquitoes. The kids are out of school and we do a lot of outdoor activities and traveling during this time. I love to head to the beach and having fun filled days with hubby, the girls, and other family members. Summer is also a time that we attend lots of backyard barbecues and events and bond with family we haven’t seen in a while. So summer, while I love to embrace it because of all the fun activities and family time, I dread getting bit by mosquitoes and the bugs that seem to creep into the house.

Here are some things I love about summer:

• Going to the beach and making sandcastles with the girls and their cousin (although we had a little runaway child last year which is a story for another day).
• Hitting up yard sales around the way.
• Seeing the fireworks with family on the 4th of July.
• Cooler days that allow me to sit on the deck and enjoy the cool breeze.
• Family gatherings where I get to see family members that I haven’t seen in a while (everyone seems to pop up during the summer months).
• Enjoying a water ice with the girls and hubby outside.

These are just a few things I love about summer. How about you? Do you dread summer or embrace it? What are some of your favorite things to do during the summer months?

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