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2022 Summer Bucket List Update

 

How did we do? 


It has been a long summer!     We changed jobs, sold and purchased a house, moved, took a class, worked ESY, switched swim teams and so much more.    We were able to accomplish a lot, but not everything.       We have decided to give ourselves some grace because life was very intense this summer.   Our progress is highlighted below:    


Fun in the Sun: 

  • Enjoy our backyard animals

  • Exploring the local pool 

  • Make Smores 

  • Grill out at least twice a month

  • Eat Outside on the screened porch

  • Make Ice Cream- We just bought large amounts of this.    

  • Fishing

  • Picnic

  • Make Popcycles 

Fun with Friends

  • Host neighbors for drinks- Our neighbors had us over for Memorial Day, so we brought some wine to enjoy. 

  • Celebrate National Donut Day

  • Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day 

  • Play Frisbee Golf


Summer Slide 

  • 40 minutes of Summer Slide Work each Day M-F

  • Read at least 3 books on the Certification Reading List

Community-Based Adventures 

  • Concerts in the Park

  • Movies in the Park- We decided to go to a few more concerts instead. 

  • See Fireworks

  • 2 Hikes

  • Attend 1 Festive 


House Love

  • Unpack Moving Boxes- Work in Progress

  • Consign or Donate unwanted items-  Work in Progress


Finally, the family decided to take a trip to Surfside for a bit of a vacation.      It was fabulous!    Our adventure and photos are to come, so stay tuned. 


All in all, we accomplished a lot and are comfortable with slight adjustments to our bucket list.    What did you do this summer?


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