Summer Bucket List

Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived, summer fever has infected the Weavers!  Most of our evenings are spent outside enjoying our swing set or blowing bubbles.  Swinging on the hammock while watching "pretend Barney" on the "pretend TV" in the maple trees is definitely our idea of a good time!  Ryan and I both love Gracie's creativity and outdoorsy nature.  Even the constant "I go camping today?" questions don't get annoying, because we're itching to go, too!

In an effort to keep things fresh and exciting this summer, I've created a Summer Bucket List for Gracie and I (and Ryan when possible).  For me, the basic premise is to be intentional about making memories when spending time with Gracie.  The whole idea was inspired by The Happy Family Movement, an organization that was started by the couple who photographed our wedding back in 2007.  I chose items for our list that Gracie has been asking to do, as well as items that are free or cheap because making memories doesn't have to cost anything.

Because Gracie isn't reading yet (duh!), I've made it visual by printing pictures to hang in the living room so that she can help me decide which activity we might cross off the list next.  And after we complete the activity, we'll add a sticker to the back.  Some of them we may do more than once, so I'm thinking a sticker for every time we complete the activity.

So here's our list!  We're all very excited about the fun in our future!  Check back throughout the summer to see our progress!

1. Explore the zoo

2.  Play at a park

3.  Ride on a train

4.  Run through a fountain

5.  Go to the pool

6.  Visit a farm

7.  Go to a Royal's game

8.  Eat ice cream outside

9.  Explore on a nature trail

10.  Watch fireworks

11.  Go on a picnic

12.  Visit the library

13.  Pick fresh fruit

14.  Go camping

15.  Watch airplanes