Summer reflection

Although summer officially arrived two weeks ago and brought super warm temperatures along with it, I feel like it has been summer since the beginning of May. I think this year, Mother Nature forgot about spring and jumped right from winter to a beautiful summer (minus the rain of course) which I won't complain about. Its sad to think though that it is already July- before we know it, fall will roll in :(

This summer is shaping up to be a jam-packed summer- I guess the question, when is summer not busy? I guess I like it that way anyway. I always have things to do and people to see. But summer seems to fly by faster this way so I'm trying to soak in as much as I can.
While *A* has been gone home to enjoy Canada day long weekend with this family and friends, it has left me with a little more time to reflect and think of all the things I want to do this summer. Not all literally, but some things I just want to enjoy more than say "do" during the next two months.

• Spend as much time possible with family- truly the most important people in the world
• Appreicate simple things- sunsets, sunrises, calm water, beautiful colours, the smell of hay..
• Enjoy things as they are and accept that I can't change all things that are bad or unfortunate in life. I think as soon as I live by this logic, then I'll be able to enjoy life a lot more :)
• Good books
• Long walks making sure to take in every detail along the way
• Drive in my new car (since I love it so much!)
• Suppers outside on my back deck both at home and on the farm

What do you plan on doing this summer?!

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