Memorial Day weekend really started to feel like summer! The weather was warm and we did summery things. Since summer is just about here, Lisa and Rabia, hostesses of Tuesday Ten want to know what our bucket list is for the summer!
10. Plant a butterfly garden. We have an empty space where our willow tree used to be. Last fall, when we had to have our willow tree taken down, I promised the girls we would plant a butterfly garden. I already have a few plants in place, but there’s a lot more work left to be done!
9. Use our backyard more. We have such a great back yard, but we neglect it in the summer when we should be outside playing! This goes along with our butterfly garden. If our backyard is prettier, maybe we’ll want to spend more time back there.
8. Build a raised garden bed. Now that we have more sun shining in our back yard, I want to try to grow some tomatoes and peppers. We went to Home Depot yesterday, and got a great deal on a raised garden bed kit! The packaging had been damaged and some pieces are missing, but we can still use the pieces to make the garden bed I want. They gave us a great discount!
7. Read, read, read! One of the things I love most about summer is the extra time to read! I can’t wait to dive into a good novel! First on my list is a book my aunt loaned to my step-mom who then loaned it to me: The Snow Child, by Eowyn Ivey. It takes place in Alaska, one of my favorite places. I can’t wait to crack open this novel to the first page and dive in!
6. Walk every day. I really need to exercise! I was doing so well for a while, but then…life happened. I need to get back out there!
5. Go to the pool. Every year, we get a pool pass for the summer. I’m looking forward to sitting by the pool again!
4. Use sun block more diligently. Going to the pool means getting a lot of sun…I really want to take better care of my skin this summer.
3. I don’t want to forget my husband’s birthday. Yes, I really did forget his birthday once. We were at a big family reunion in Colorado. I just got so caught up in all our activities, seeing my family, and taking care of Lily and Emmy that I completely forgot it was his birthday! As we were signing the waiver for zip-lining, Ed kept looking at me as I was writing the date to see if I would remember. I felt so awful when I finally realized what day it was–June 17! I’ve tried to make up for my ditzyness since then, but I’m not sure I’ve succeeded!
2. See my sisters and my brother. We don’t see each other as often as we should!
1. Spend time with my daughters when school lets out of for the summer. I love being with them!

What’s on your summer bucket list?
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