... the way the colors of the sky and trees come alive before a thunderstorm.
... the way the wind gusts hot and cold as the storm approaches.
... sitting in the sun and feeling the heat radiate down to my bones.
... the sticky humidity... up to about 70%. After that, it gets obnoxious.
... feeling chilled and reaching for a sweatshirt when the evening temperatures dip below 70 degrees.
... chasing fireflies and swatting mosquitoes intermittently.
... sitting on the front porch in the evening, watching the stars and smelling citronella.
... the way spray sunscreen chills my skin in 95 degree heat.
... the mingled tastes of cold Diet Dr. Pepper and honey mustard pretzels.
... lining up seashells across the porch railing.
... impatiens.
... fresh cucumber sandwiches on white Wonder Bread with Kraft Real Mayonnaise. (sorry HLo)
... fresh tomato sandwiches on white Wonder Bread with Kraft Real Mayonnaise.
... homemade ice cream with fresh fruit mixed in.
... sand between my toes, but NOT sand in my shoes or swimsuit.
... the smell of sunscreen-soaked laundry.
... changing out the cushions on the front porch and back deck chairs.
... reading a good book by the pool.
... reading a good book on the beach.
... walking on the beach and making up the back stories of the people we pass.
... eating ice cream outside.
... eating pizza by the pool and swimming until sunset.
... flip flops.
... not setting the alarm clock... and waking up when I ... wake up.
... long quiet times.
... SBS.
... sparklers and fireworks.
... watermelon.
... edged driveways and walkways.
... listening to beach music and making a good beach music playlist on my iPod.
... eating lunch and dinner on the back deck.
... staying up late making lists of the things I like about summer.
So... what do YOU like about summer?
