It’s finally summer
I know many of you have been celebrating summer for a month now, but for us it has finally arrived. The kids had their first full week of vacation and the weather finally turned warm and sunny. Summer is such a great time of year to change our pace and to change our focus. For some of us we spend more time outside, more time recreating, and more time with friends and family. Summer, and the warmer weather and longer nights, creates the perfect excuse to try something new. Invite people over for smores and night games in the back yard or head to the park for a family picnic. Today our family found a fun park along the Spokane River by Post Falls, ID. We carted our lunch with us and ate underneath tall pines. The kids played in the water and Preslie fell in and then decided just to enjoy a quick swim. We played on the big toy and then everyone took their turn swinging the bat while we practiced some baseball. Just a fun afternoon with little prep. It was just a step a way from the house, the routine, and all the many projects that call to us the rest of the week.
Summer creates the natural backdrop to do small activities that build lasting memories. A fun bike ride, a nice casual walk, or just sitting on the porch. As summer heats up, some of us will find ways to head out on a family adventure. We will hit the woods, lakes, and water parks. We will attend family reunions and reconnect with cousins and siblings. We will strenghten relationships that keep us going the rest of the year. Some of these activities will be true adventures with risks, wild rides, and even roller coasters. Others will enjoy long talks, small talk, and even laughter. When you are with the ones you love, it really doesn’t matter what you do.
Let this be a summer where you build relationships and focus on what matters most.
