What Does Summer Mean to You?

Blazing hot temperatures?  High humidity?  Lots of yard work and mosquitoes?  :)  How about going barefoot?  Watching the sunset?  Eating homemade ice cream?

The Stars and Stripes always say summertime to me.

...on historic buildings,

 cozy cottages,

 

battleships,

and our home sweet home.

Fireworks are almost always a part of summer.  :)

Dreaming of the ocean --

...and trips to Oak Island,

Wilmington,

and Southport.

Trips to the North Carolina coast have been part of our summers for the last 26 years or so.

Summers wouldn't be the same without family cookouts,

here...

and there.  :)

and the occasional family reunion.

Our annual trek to the mountains of western North Carolina --

making a stop in our favorite mountain towns.

and spending some time at the Blue Waters Mountain Lodge.

Visits to the Farmer's Market for fresh flowers and produce.

Summer tablescapes

and summer food.

Fresh tomatoes, corn, and peaches -- Yum.  :)

Looking forward to summer...

...how about you?

Thanks so much for stopping by; I really appreciate that you take time to visit!  Are you gearing up for summer -- it's almost here!  What do you have planned for the coming months?  I'd love to hear from you.  :)

Denise