Oh, What Do You Do in the Summertime? (And #21 & 16)

Summer is my favorite.  

There is no hiding the fact that I detest winter.  (I am secretly rooting for global warming.  Seriously - eternal summer...!?!  What is the problem here, people?!  I'm half tempted to go stand on the State Capital Grounds and start protesting with signs that say, "Pollute!  Pollute!")  

OK, no.  

But, really - I like summer. 

So in honor of the First Day of Summer, I have decided to make this year the "Most Aweomest, Totally Rocking, Boredom-Busting, Adventure Stuffed, Superduper Fantastic Summer Ever."  

Here's the plan: 

I made a list of 50 things we need to do and now we will do them. 

So... to demonstrate: 

#21: CATCH FROGS

We brought in the new season by taking approximately 9 slimy, jumpy creatures captive. 

(See why I love it...?)

Some were still in the tadpole stage and looking far too slimy, if you ask me.

 If you ask them, however, there is no such thing.

 #16: GO TO PRESIDENT PENCE'S HOUSE

Our version of Disneyland is President Pence's.

He has cats, tractors, horses, swings, a trampoline, a tree house, a giant slide, the afore-mentioned frogs, dogs, more wide open spaces than you would know what to do with, a garden full of peas for the picking, paddle boats, a pond, the sweetest family you'll ever meet, and a snapping turtle.  

It's paradise. 

(Except when your kid falls off of the dock and into the pond.  

True story.

Luckily, Luke was close and grabbed her by the ankle and managed to pull her out.  I've had nightmares every night since.)

Here's to the beginning of the Most Aweomest, Totally Rocking, Boredom-Busting, Adventure Stuffed, Superduper Fantastic Summer Ever!