Now that we're one week post move and the foreseeable forecast looks sunny and warm - I'm ready to enjoy summer!
Vacationing last summer
Summer Standards:
Weekends at the lake, walks at night with Stella after the weather cools off, watch a baseball game, barbecues, enjoy a rooftop mocktail, ice cream nights, date nights al fresco, etc.
Final Pre-Baby Travels:
We have our annual California trip coming up and we're hoping to get in another small weekend trip somewhere later this summer too.
Celebrate Our Three Year Anniversary:
Right at the end of summer we'll hit three years of marriage - three years just the two of us (and Stella!) before our family grows - I won't be able to travel at that point so I'm excited to figure out something fun to do to celebrate locally.
Pool Days:
We have a pool in our new neighborhood and we've so been looking forward to it - we'll enjoy our first pool day this weekend, finally!
Grilling & Deck Nights:
We live for nights on our deck in the summer - and spend most nights out there! While I'll miss our old one, I'm super excited to have more room on our new deck. It's been a whirlwind few weeks + bad weather so we've hardly done any grilling yet - really looking forward to those summer meals soon.
Strawberry Picking:
It's been a few years since we've done this an strawberry shortcake is becoming one of our favorite summer desserts (we've already checked this one off!)
Mocktails:
While I really miss my white wine and summer cocktails - I do enjoy a nice cold summer beverage - so far it's mainly been a coca cola, peach lemonade or la croix ( in a wine glass) but I want to take the time to find some fun recipes to make myself.
Do a Little Hosting:
Key word - little. Not too many events as I've noticed with past hosting I tire out way quicker than usual but we love having people over for bbq's and such in these warmer months and I'm very excited to hold a few events in our new house soon.
Baby & House To Do's:
These lists I'm sure will be long and will have their own post but while summer will be fun/relaxing we have lots of work to do too. Although, I think of both these categories and "work" as fun things. I'm a little more eager to get things done around the house now ahead of our sweet baby's arrival. And I cannot wait to start preparing for the arrival of our little boy - first up, a stroller!
More to come!
Have a good weekend! xx
Peach lemonade sounds delicious! Having a neighborhood (or apartment in my case) is so nice and convenient - I am sure you guys will definitely make good use of yours! With the new house and the baby I can imagine how much there is to do, but like you said it's fun at the same time!
ReplyDeletewhat a great list! deck time and pool time - i mean you can't go wrong. and i hope you get to host lots of things when you get settled! and then blog about them of course because i love all the photos :)
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I'm sure you're hosting this summer is going to be amazing! Can't wait to see the new place and how you decorate! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your house posts once you get unpacked!! Hope you all enjoy a relaxing weekend with some pool & deck time :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pregnancy mocktails were La Croix + a splash of cranberry, and seltzer, cranberry and tons of lime. They truly helped get through that habit/craving for a cocktail or glass of wine :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're getting settled in, and yay for travel before baby! Our babymoon cruise last year was such a great time to celebrate baby girl on her way, but also enjoy being just the 2 of us one last time. And YAY for lake days and a pool in your new neighborhood. Summer is the best <3
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Such a fun summer bucket list! I hope you get to do all the things amidst preparing for baby. I can't wait to see more of the house!
ReplyDeleteSo many fun things on the agenda for summer! California should be a nice vacation before the baby countdown. It's be fun relaxing by the pool and getting the house organized and decorated for baby boy.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great list for the summer before baby!! Can't wait to see what you all do in California this year!!
ReplyDeleteBeing outside on the patio/deck and grilling is the highlight of summer!
ReplyDeleteWhat stroller are you going with?! Gosh I absolutely loved baby shopping, registering, organizing, etc. I bet summer is going to fly by for you and baby will be here before you know it!
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