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What does summer mean to you?

06/25/16 | live

What does summer mean to you?

For me summer is…

Bare feet.
The scent of sunscreen.
Kids cruising the neighbourhoods on their bikes.
Mosquitoes.
Bonfires.
S’mores.
Lemonade stands.
Swimming.
Sunflowers.
Freshly cut grass.
Late sunsets.

And of course ….summer

Today we said goodbye to our Painted lady butterflies but not after we had a chance to get up close and personal with them.  We let them crawl on our fingers before we set them carefully in the Japanese lilac tree we have in our garden.  Out of the 10 caterpillars we brought into our home just a few weeks earlier we have set 8 of them free.  We are patiently waiting for the final 2 to hatch from their cocoon and then they will join their friends in our flower garden. I am thinking that might be a few days away from now if they both make it.  

Watching them test out their new wings and adjust to life outside of the safety of our nursery always brings a smile to my face and reminds me of summer.

New experiences, new beginnings, new challenges. 

What does summer mean to you?

 

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  1. tamaralikecamera says

    July 25, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    Summer for me is birthdays. My son, my daughter, my dad, ME! (today!)
    And summer insects, unplanned days, water play, so much more.

    Reply
  2. Cara (@StylishGeek) says

    July 20, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    I had so many plans this summer, but it’s turning out to my my home maker months! I have already started with half the masters’ bathroom. Next are the other rooms of my home. It looks to be a really busy summer!

    Reply
  3. Reesa Lewandowski says

    July 16, 2016 at 2:33 am

    Summer has always been my favorite since I was a little kid. The pool, beach, the food, friends, all of it!

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  4. HilLesha O'Nan says

    July 15, 2016 at 3:50 am

    Even though I don’t like summer for its weather, there many enjoyable things about it. For me, it’s the scent of freshly cut grass, the sound of crickets at night, stargazing, hiking, spelunking, yard sales, and road trips.

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  5. Shelly C. says

    July 15, 2016 at 2:38 am

    Summer for me is fun in the sun. I live in the Midwest so our summers are very short. I try to soak up every bit of it I can. Going to the beach, backyard bbqs, s’mores, campfires, toes in the sand, driving with the windows down and the wind blowing through your hair.

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  6. Yvonne says

    July 14, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    Summer means suntans and birthdays! My baby and my husband both have their birthdays in July, so that means a load more planning and work, but more photos for memories!

    | yvonnesowell.com |

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  7. Ana De- Jesus says

    July 14, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    Aw bye bye painted lady butterflies. To me summer is long nights beach crawling, eating out and making memories with friends.

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  8. Debra says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    Oh my word! My kids would love this so much. I have always wanted them to see the whole process of caterpillar to butterfly!

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  9. Rosey says

    July 14, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    It means the kids are home from school, hurrah! It’s almost over now, less than 3 weeks!

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  10. Liz Mays says

    July 14, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    The first thing I think of is freshly cut grass, so I’m happy to see that on your list. I also love all the BBQ’ing that takes place.

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  11. Rachel says

    July 14, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Summer to me means lazy days and relaxing by the pool. Often, that’s not what it is but that’s what I would like it to be.

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  12. Cathy Mini says

    July 14, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Summer, for me, is a time of BBQs, swimming, traveling, and late nights outside with my family. It is definitely one of my favorite seasons!

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  13. Cassandra @ Powered By BLING says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    Backyard BBQs, nights on the deck, swimming, the beach, vacations and relaxing and playful days with friends

    Reply
  14. Roxanne says

    July 14, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    We loved sending our butterflies off! Such a fun experience. Summer to me means relaxing and taking things at a slower pace than our buy school year allows.

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  15. Melisa Dodrill says

    July 14, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    For us, summer means camping, and SnoBiz, and the river. I love your butterfly idea. I will have to remember this next year.

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  16. Paula says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:21 am

    We had so much fun with our painted lady butterflies – my son got to hold them, and watch them fly away. It was really special!

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  17. Carol Bryant says

    July 14, 2016 at 5:24 am

    Lovely post! Summer for me is longer visits to the park with the dog, ice cream with the family, rides and vacations, fun and sun.

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  18. Amanda Love says

    July 14, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Summer means time for me, time with the kids and a time to enjoy! I really like your description of summer, it reminds you of everything about your childhood! I bet it was an amazing experience to be able to play with the butterflies up close!

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  19. Christina Aliperti says

    July 14, 2016 at 4:40 am

    Summer means longer days and fun nights with family and friends. It means feeling carefree for a little while and running barefoot in the grass.

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  20. Tee says

    July 14, 2016 at 3:49 am

    For me, Summer means family! My husband and daughter are out of school for the summer so lots of family outings/together time.

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  21. Maryann Peik says

    July 14, 2016 at 3:42 am

    Summer means…
    beach days
    cocktails with summer fruits
    Popsicles
    water slides
    pool parties
    bbqs

    🙂

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  22. Dawn McAlexander says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:17 am

    For me, summer means cookouts, trips to the beach, rain showers, lazy days doing nothing but napping, watching and listening to birds, and reading a good book. These are all great days in the summer for me.

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  23. Terryn Winfield says

    July 13, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    Oh, your whole list! My kids and I were just listing out all the things we love about summer. They like to have sleepovers in the living room too.

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  24. Kristin says

    July 13, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    Ahhhh summer…It’s pure magic isn’t it? My little lady is SO into butterflies right now. It’s adorable!

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  25. Ashleigh Walls says

    July 13, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Summer means getting the kids out of the house, meeting new friends and exploring everything around us. What a great thing to think about.

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  26. Renz says

    July 13, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    Sigh. at this stage in my life, summer is still just work and work unfortunately. I do try to have us do a little more on weekends but work still over powers. In my head summer is beach, food, dinner parties!!

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  27. Helene Cohen Bludman says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    My summer memories are just like yours. The smell of freshly cut grass, the drone of lawnmowers, the smell of suntan oil (you can tell I am old), hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill.

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  28. Terri Steffes says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    Sprinklers, children laughing, fireworks, swimming, ice cold sweet tea, BBQ, daisies, wildflowers, flip flops, lingering sunsets, fireflies.

    This is what summer is to me!

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  29. karen says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Summer is just a time to reboot. Time to take it all in, relax and enjoy little things (like the bon fires or smores)… love it!
    Karen | GlamKaren.com

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  30. tp keane says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    awe, bye bye butterflies. Looks like you guys will have a fantastic summer no matter what.

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  31. Chrishelle says

    July 13, 2016 at 10:48 am

    What a sweet memory.. I think summer means pool time, grilling, and most importantly long days spent with my family.

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  32. Pam Wattenbarger says

    July 12, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    Love what summer means to you. For me, it’s beaches, family time, cookouts, and late nights! I love that the sun goes down later.

    Reply

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