Monday, June 1, 2015

Summer Bucket List

How is today the first of June already???
I'm not complaining that summer is here but gosh, time sure is flying fast.
The official start of summer might not be for another couple weeks, but in my mind, we've made it.


I thought today would be the perfect day to share my summer bucket list of a couple things I hope to squeeze in this summer.  I made this list Saturday and then accomplished a couple items on Sunday so I'd say it's off to a good start!


Lay by the pool // One or more days of fun in the sun and floating around in the water.
Be a tourist in the city // There's so many great things to do in the city that we don't take advantage of  I'm hoping to do one or both of these: Philly chocolate tour and/or cruising on the Spirit of Philadelphia.
Baseball games // We love joining my parents and brother at Phillies games throughout the summer using the family season tickets.
 Picnic // So simple and would be so fun - there's a few great parks nearby and plus, Stella can come.


Ice cream night // I can't remember the last time I made a specific trip out for a scoop of ice cream (frozen yogurt is a different story!) and it's the perfect way to cool down.
Wine tasting // When traveling we usually look to see if this is a possible activity so I'm hoping to get in a tasting out of town and in our backyard - there is a winery not too far from here that we've been wanting to visit.
Golf // With my husband being such an avid golfer and family dinners usually quickly turning to golf talk, I'm hoping to play my first round.
DIY // With house decorating I haven't really done any projects lately so I'd like to get in one or more. 


Homemade lemonade // I have a major love for lemonade so why not make some myself?!
Fishing // Derek always brings his fishing pole up to the lake so it would be fun to try out a new activity this year for myself.
Grow! flowers & veggies // So far the flowers are potted and the veggies planted - now I just home I can GROW them and enjoy.
Visit a dog friendly bar // Saint Michaels has me really craving a night out with Stella - I've done some research and we can definitely make this happen in the city.  We also found out the other night we can bring her to the outdoor restaurant across the street from our house so by the end of summer hopefully she's ready for that!


Christmas in July // I've been wanting to do this for years but it always gets forgotten about - this year is the year I think.
Lake visits // Hopefully at least once a month visits to the lake - you can't beat sunning on the dock and booze cruises to kick off cocktail hour.
Patio dining // Eating outside any chance possible.
Visits with all our out of town friends (and lots of visits with local friends) // Now that our schedule is calming down it's much easier to see our local friends but we're hoping to see each of our out of town friends at least once this summer also.


Family trip // We always do a family vacation each year and I'm really craving it this year since we were too busy last year with wedding festivities.  We're not going until early next year because we don't want to go somewhere hot hot hot in the summer so a quick long weekend together should cure the craving until then.
Brunches & happy hours // Aren't these events just more fun in the summer and when outside??
Feet in the sand // A relaxing day on the beach wouldn't be the worst thing, would it??
New drink recipes // With a new bar in the basement and a pinterest board full of ideas - I think it's time to test out some summer drink recipes.


Anniversary trip // We'll be at another wedding on our actually anniversary so we're hoping to celebrate with an anniversary trip in August before summer is over.
S'mores night // Is it really summer if this doesn't happen at least once??
Strawberry picking // We're strawberry fanatics in this house and this would be a fun and quick daytime activity.
Afternoons & nights at "home" // Home as I call it, but really my parents house is perfect for enjoying summer - a great yard to layout in, a fantastic view and a big deck for relaxing - it wouldn't feel like summer if I didn't enjoy some time over there.  Somehow the food my parents' make always just tastes better than the food we make too.


and most importantly… Enjoy!
Last summer was all about our wedding, friends/family weddings and all the activities that go along with the main even so this summer it's time to enjoy the little summer things.


What are you looking forward to doing this summer???


32 comments:

  1. I can't believe it's June either, lady! Where did May go?

    I love your list, girl! A picnic, ice cream night and smores night sound right up my food alley :)! For our 1 year anniversary we stayed in DC and toured our city which was so much fun. It's incredible what you miss right in front of you isn't it? Where are you looking for your anniversary?

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  2. That family trip looks like it might be coming to Boston!!! I adore your list!! You have so many fun things that you want to get done and I'm sure you'll do them all!! I'm loving the DIY idea - can't wait to see what you come up with! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. Wow you have quite the list! Looks like your Summer will be packed with tons of fun activities! Especially the one year--woohoo! Can't wait to see what you end up doing for your DIY project! :)

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  4. I know! How is it June?! Your list looks so fantastic it just makes me want to quit my job for the next three months and play! My family trip to Boston kicks off this Saturday, so I'll let you know what we do! :) Congrats on your first anniversary!

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  5. LOVED reading through this list. i think it's such a fun idea. i used to do one years ago, and this might be the year to bring it back!! you have the best ideas!

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  6. I love strawberry picking, it is so fun! I had a great pool day yesterday with beautiful weather and Saturday was a beach day trip!:) I truly do love the summer. too!

    Have a great week!

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  7. WOW! Such a fun list!!! And your anniversary - yay!!!

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  8. Such a fun list. I love hosting parties and events and I'm pretty sure this year we'll be hosting a Christmas in July party!

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  9. Awesome summer list girl! I especially love going to baseball games and doggy-friendly bars :-D

    Have a fabulous week!

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  10. Being a tourist in my own city is one of my favorite things year-round, and I'm with you on the strawberry picking...I think we're right at the start of the season, so better get them soon! I'm also intrigued by the Christmas in July idea...that would be such a fun party!

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  11. I love everything on this list! You have lots of activities to enjoy this summer - I can't believe that you've never fished! I look forward to that most when we go to the lake house up north. I'm sure miss Stella is going to enjoy being along for some of these trips, too!

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  12. I love being a tourist in my own city, so fab. Love your summer list, I totally love going to baseball games. And I cannot wait to go strawberry picking!

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  13. This is such a great bucket list. I'm going to have to borrow some of these! Great visuals too - gets me excited for summer! I'm from Pennsylvania too, not to far from Philly. However, now I live in Michigan. Thanks for linking up today! Can't wait to explore your blog more!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  14. Great list! I totally support the chocolate tour. :)

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  15. Great ideas for summer - love the eating on the patio. Always reminds me of lazy summer days. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Monday Mingle.

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  16. This is an awesome list!! I would never have the patience for it, but I'd LOVE to do that washi tape keyboard. And I know I'm biased, but you should definitely go play a few rounds of golf. You're the second person I've seen with a bucket list post today - I think I know what one of my posts at the end of this week might be ;)

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  17. You've got some amazing things on your list!! Y'all are going to have an amazing summer!

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  18. I think this sounds like a great summer bucket list! Hope you get to do all of the things listed :)

    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  19. Your list sounds perfect, Christina! Oh, Boston!

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  20. Great ideas! I should see if the city nearest to us has a dog-friendly bar. Homemade lemonade sounds good. I might add some raspberry or peach vodka.

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  21. You are going to have the best summer!! Cannot wait to read all about it!

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  22. This is a great list. And I love all of the images you chose !

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  23. Seriously yes yes and YES! This is perfection! Hubs and I were just talking about baseball games, strawberry picking and family vacay today! Love this list girl! xo

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  24. We used to live in Delaware, and I just loved Philly in the summer (minus the humidity)! Especially concerts across the water in Camden! And I want to do some strawberry picking too...I just need to find a place in Utah to do it!

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  25. Love this list, so many great things to do! Strawberry picking would be awesome!

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  26. What a great list! My only plans are to relax, get a tan, and have fun on vacation in August/September. haha

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  27. I love the Christmas in July idea! My hometown is going to have a Christmas in July themed 5k that my mom and I are doing. A lot of my goals are the same as yours, and who doesn't love a wine tasting?

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  28. Dang girl- that's an all-inclusive summer bucket list and I love it!! And that chocolate tour sounds delicious :) I'm hoping to get out to the lake as well and make a few more trips to Wilmington to the beach… can't believe it's June!

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  29. Sounds like an awesome summer even if you don't fit all of these things in!

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  30. Love your list! I think I would like to join you on some of these excursions! :)

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  31. I love this list! Visiting a dog friendly bar, lots of baseball games and lots of fun in the sun all sound perfect! Xo, Stephanie

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