Summer.

As we jump into summer, (according to the calendar at least, the weather still hasn't gotten the memo with its wild temp swings). I decided to reflect on what my summers looked like, felt like and tasted like. Its a great family excercise to share those simple things . Were those warm feelings from the sun, or from the traditions weaved with the family and familiarity? I think the feelings aren’t just destined for a memory book, they are building blocks to help us land gently wherever our next trip around the sun takes us.

As a kid I would count down the days to summer freedom.

When freedom finally arrived my summers were all wrapped up in a beach towel, a sun burnt nose, and sand blistered toes. I wore a uniform of tan lines and salt dried hair. I was raised in the waves. From toddler to teen the beach was always my answer to summer. As my “ life season” changed my SPF went up and my hat brims got bigger and my beach sack turned into a tote that was the size of my trunk, that still managed to overflow. Enter Kids. Now as a Mom of 3 summer excitement lives right along side aprehension. Will we survive the weeks ahead? Can I keep their brains from melting over the summer months? Beach days went retro, with jumping white water and holding hands while toe testing the temp. The shoreline would display our sand castle creations. Our days by the water connected us in such a simply beautiful way. I love these memories and hold them close as we head into new adventures.

Our first Idaho summer has all the feels as we still have so much unknown to experience. New trails to leave our footprints on, new river bends to dip in . Water still connects us, as we float or boat miles of the river to refresh and rejuvenate. We will have camp fires instead of bon fires; we will catch fish instead of waves. Our tounges will be stained as we put out the mid summer sizzle with shaved ice. We will camp with the stars. And soak in the never ending sunsets. We will have extra gratitude for the long warm days after living amongst the cold and snow flaked months that winter showed us. Our Idaho Adventures turns ONE on Aug 8th. The summer and our first year here will be complete, the differences and similarirites will continue to be cherished. Every day we learn more about Idaho and ourselves.

June 5th 2019 6:45 am a balmy 45 degrees