Things I like...

Well...  I know it's October, but here I am thinking about summer already...

Big dog sloppy kisses

watching the sun set in my backyard

flea market finds

window boxes full of flowers

giggles at the drive-in theater

dining al fresco at home

summer memories growing up

swimming as the sun sets

the smell of clothes fresh off the clothesline

the dog hanging his heads out of the car window

bare feet on cold grass

sound of ice cream trucks

laying down to watch fireworks

pink painted toes

road side fruit stands

watching a roller coaster from the ground

the sound of frogs around the pond

outdoor summer concerts

water balloon fights

the smell of suntan lotion

white lights in trees on the patio

tiki torches

narrow winding roads

bike rides at dusk

popping strawberries right into my mouth

sunglasses as a headband

pink snow cones tongues

the sound of lawnmowers from down the street

the sound of a vintage fan that “clicks”

a good yard sale

neighbors stopping to talk

ice cold watermelon

drive-in movies

singing in the car with “the girls”

sparklers for the kids

falling asleep in my chair

weekend trips

laying on the grass on a summer night

planning a vacation

the California shoreline

drinking lemonade out of a mason jar

collecting driftwood and shells

being spontaneous

homemade Grape juice popsicles

Sandcastles

cute elderly couples holding hands

day trips

picnics

drippy ice cream cones

veggies from farmers markets

running for ocean waves

spending time with my family

Pismo sand dunes

big sunglasses with no name brand

wedding cake with buttercream frosting

the smell of a campfire

a hammock by the lake

flip-flops in bright colors

lingering daylight hours

kids playing in the sprinklers

neighborhood block parties

white linen

Italian opera while cleaning

600 thread count on my bed

planting spring annuals

eating dinner off the grill

the sound of silence

a cool shower after a long day on the lake

hanging clothes on the clothesline

lemonade stands

high school baseball games

camping in the backyard

a cool breeze on a really hot day

sundresses with sandals

marching bands in small-town parades

beach hair pulled back

fresh blackberries right off the vine

picking my salad from my garden

the smell of my neighbors grill

dreamsicles

making s'mores on the camp fire

grilled corn on the cob

a blazing bonfire

fresh peaches

beach balls

squirt gun fights

sparkling blue swimming pools

teak wood outdoor furniture