As we move into summer (hasn't the weather been fantastic these last couple of days?!), I've been thinking about memories made and created. There seem to be so many more opportunities during the summer because there's no school, the weather's great, and for the most part, people are ready to DO something after being cooped up all winter.
Last summer's memories with the little guy included a trip to Denver to see my family, splashing in the blow-up pool in the backyard (not to mention the countless trips up and down the little slide attached to it!), and his first birthday party.
We're already on a roll this summer: the little guy's uncle came to visit over Memorial Day weekend, a drum set, the church yard sale, and this Saturday, his first trip to the beach.
What are your summer memories as a child? What summer memories have you made with your own family? What memories do you hope to make this summer? We'd love to hear from you!
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Please note we'll be starting our summer reading on Monday, June 14. We've chosen three novels for easy and fun but faith-grounded beach or poolside reading. Be sure to email Bruce to have him order your copy of Randy Alcorn's Safely Home, and stop by the bookstore this Sunday to pick it up. Or click on the link in the right hand column to order from Amazon. I've heard good things and can't wait to get started!
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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My summer memories are almost all from New Hampshire--learning how to swim, hiking, picking wild berries and wild flowers, learning to appreciate clear nights and bright stars, fishing, playing with lots and lots of kids (I was homeschooled--kids other than my siblings were an exciting commodity), and going to 4th of July parades.
But one very vivid memory that I have is the summer my whole family (except mom) came down with the chickenpox. It was in August, and once we were over feeling sick, we trooped down to Avon every night to go swimming in the salt water. It felt sooo good!
I'm thankful in looking back that my parents led us in enjoying God's creation in almost all of our activities.
That's weird Jenn....I don't remember that!!!
Well, I trust your memory a lot more than mine....
I actually can count on both hands the number of memories I have from my childhood. I have to count on pictures and my siblings' stories to fill out those years. (Isn't it weird how the brain works?!?!)
To echo Jenn, I'm soooo thankful for the appreciation for nature that was passed down to us through our parents--most notably during the summer months. I am still reaping.......
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