Summer Bucket List

I have a million blog posts running through my head this week. Thankfully I've been able to either jot down my notes or start drafts when the moment hits me! I get really excited about blog posts during the summer, but we are always so busy.

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Speaking of being excited about summer--here are a few things I've got on my mental bucket list.

I wanna read this.

I wanna buy a similar pair of these or DIY a pair before we go to Bristol this summer.

I want to go here and see what it's all about!

I want to buy all of the new LC line pieces!

I want to DIY one of these (using a tutorial).

I want to finish decorating our office {favorite ideas: here, here, and here} .

Hang wedding pictures (and other pictures) up around our home.

Find some awesome pillows for our bedroom.

I want to be better at this.

Find a cute mason jar tumbler to monogram!

Make a brightly colored OR monogrammed wreath.

Finish painting our china cabinet!

Brunch around town.

Take advantage of the free concerts everywhere (after all, it is Music City!).

Travel to see Family and travel WITH family (both are scheduled!).

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What do YOU want to do this summer?

5 on Friday {This & That}

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week---here's to an even better weekend!
Here's my 5 on Friday list to kick off the weekend with.
Check out the rest and link up here!

1. Lunch Break Blogging If you are anything like me (i.e. work full time, have a home to keep up, are married, etc. etc.) blogging is tough business during the week. I am thankful for lunch breaks that allow me to post this blog!

2.Weekend Plans I get to go to Louisville this weekend and see some of my favorite people. My bestie Jess and her husband, and my aunt Mary! I can't wait to be back in my Old KY Home (it's been way too long!) and to see what's new around my ol' stompin' grounds!

3. FREE Stuff...especially clothing Ryan's mom's friend has a daughter-in-law who was cleaning her closet out and donating clothes to goodwill. The nice lady that she is, she thought of me and decided to grab it all so I could try the clothes on. Turns out they all fit. Every single piece. I am now the proud new owner of 9 coats/jackets that are like new--including 2 wool coats (one from J. Crew), 2 new trench coats (black AND tan!), some work jackets, and some active wear style jackets. I felt like I was in a dream when I received them...lucky me!!

4. Fourth of July We have a friend that hosts an annual July 4th lake party that I've never been able to make it to---we are usually out of town or busy for the fourth, but not this year! I am beyond excited for a day full of water, sun, food, and the best company. Not to mention my lemon cool whip cookies {the red velvet version is over here}!

 

5. Summer Plans We have already taken a little road-trip this summer and have done a few other fun things around town. This time of year is so much fun for us! Between traveling to see family, traveling to see (or WITH) friends, and the fun things that are always happening around Nashville, we really have a blast! I thrive on having plans/something to look forward to, so I'm especially happy once the summer and sunshine come out for good.

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What are your plans for the weekend? What are you looking forward to in July?

End of Summer Bucket List

As many times as I've thought about how close fall weather is...I've also thought about what I want to do with the rest of my summer. I've thought of a bunch of little things here & there and now it's time to document these ideas so I can't forget! I decided these things my End of Summer Bucket List. I need to do some of these things a few more times before it gets cool and some of these things I need to figure out a way to squeeze it at least once.

{Just hang out}

{Try more yummy drink recipes}

{Roast marshmallows...and grill out....and go camping}

{Eat more summer specific foods...before
it's too late and while they're extra yummy!}

{Take more pictures...better pictures...more sunset pictures!}

{Ride a ferris wheel...go to the carnival}

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Do you have a list? Have you been working on yours all summer? What would you like to do?