This summer flew by, mostly because I was taking my first unit of CPE and it consumed all of my limited free time. However, I appreciated the opportunity to reflect on this week’s Friday Five…

Singing Owl from Rev Gals  writes:

Here in the snow belt state of Wisconsin we long for the first signs of spring–perhaps a crocus poking up through the snow, or a pussy willow bud popping out even beneath ice. The first appearance of robins, that most cheery little hopper of birds, causes widespread rejoicing. Spring is followed by summer, a time for home-grown tomatoes, watermelon, corn on the cob, all sorts of “fests,” back yard “fry outs” (what they call a barbecue here, for some reason) and trips near and far.

I love summer, and wait anxiously for it every year. So how is it that we have arrived at the hot and humid “Dog Days” of August, and I have not done nearly enough of what I planned to do? I want to pack in as much as I can before snow flies once again.

How about you? And what is happening for those of you who are in a different hemisphere than I, and it may be cold?

1. What is the weather like where you live? It has been stinking hot this summer. We have had more 90+ degree and 100+ degree days than ever. These are not the kind records I like to see broken.

2. Share one thing you love about this time of year. My kids are off school and around more. I love having them around.

3. Share one thing you do NOT love about this time of year. The 3 H trifecta! (hazy, hot and humid)

4. How will you spend the remaining days leading up to Autumn? We will have a short family vacation before The Johnnie heads back to college and Reedy Girl starts up band camp and high school. We’ll also be prepping for a major remodel/kitchen addition this fall.

5. Share a good summer memory. It has to be some lazy afternoons, in the hammock, with a book.

Bonus: What food says SUMMER to you? Corn on the cob! NOMNOMNOMnomnomnomnomnomnomnom….