June is my favorite month! Some of the best things about June, and summer in general:
lemonade
sundresses
lightning bugs (fireflies)
summer thunderstorms
the long, lingering daylight hours
fireworks
linen
cold watermelon
napping in a hammock
sunglasses
the smell of sunscreen
farmer’s markets at their most glorious
a chelada on a hot day
picnics
iced tea With fresh mint
bocce ball
swimming
halter top strings dangling down your back
outdoor movies
long hikes in the cool, quiet woods
sand castles
drippy ice cream cones
a fresh pedicure tucked into pretty sandals
Lillet on the rocks with a slice of orange
tan lines
outdoor concerts (Symphony on the Prairie)
sno-cones (shave ice)
kayaking
iced coffee
eating outside
crisp, cool cotton sheets, dresses, and shirts
the seasonal return of Rosé wine
going to a baseball game (go, Cubs!)
fresh basil, cilantro, and mint growing on the patio
homemade popsicle
sunny days
blowing bubbles
getting lost in a novel for an afternoon
water balloons
road trips
frisbee golf
the ripest, most luscious tomatoes
flea markets and antique fairs
pretending to be Amèlie on Bastille Day
long bicycle rides
crickets chirping
the sound of lawn mowers
open windows
sand between your toes
sitting in the shade on a hot day
the sound of ocean waves
blackberries
a cool breeze on a hot day
flip flops
the smoky smell of people barbecuing in the evenings
spotting hot air balloons
skinny dipping
dogs with their heads out car windows, tongues wagging
outdoor movies
walking barefoot
eating juicy, dripping peaches over the kitchen sink
reading poetry on the porch on sleepy afternoons
hummingbirds
bonfires
sleeping under just a sheet on a hot night
cold, buttery Chardonnay
peonies
sangria
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