Summer Bucket List

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This week's topic is SUMMER BUCKET LIST.  We have made "bucket lists" for the past few Christmas and Summer breaks.  It is a really fun way to look forward to the time together.  Sometimes I make the list and sometimes it's a group effort.  Last year Jack seemed to be very motivated about having a daily schedule, and he made this "daily bucket list" on the computer.  I got a big laugh!

This year we did some brainstorming after dinner one night and came up with a list.  I put it on my desk later, and got kind of wrinkled, but at least we tried!  

Here are some of the things we plan to do this summer.

1.  Summer Camp

2015

Both kids will be headed to Pine Cove in July.  This will be their third year to do the overnight camp. Grace has already told me that this will be her last year, but I'm ok with that.  After all, she might change her mind.

2.  Summer Movies

We have three movie theaters we love within about five miles of us, so I'm sure we will be seeing several movies.  Here are a few that made the summer bucket list:  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Finding Dory, BFG, Secret Life of Pets, Ghostbusters, X-Men and Independence Day.  That's a lot of movies!

3.  Staycation Stuff  

2010

Houston has wonderful "staycation" attractions.  Usually we end up buying a membership to the Science Museum or the Zoo.  The Downtown Aquarium is always fun, and the Art Museum has free days during the summer.  Also in this category, we might go to our new area water park, the Pleasure Pier in Galveston, or the Kemah boardwalk.  

4.  Cleaning

Ho-hum...this one isn't fun.  But I plan to have the kids clean out their closets and drawers in a major way.  We have lots of clothes, books, toys, and stuff that have been outgrown.

5.  Volunteering

Both kids have signed up to volunteer for part of the summer at the library.  So proud of them.  I would also like for us to volunteer together at a few food bank/lunch programs that I have found in our area.

6.  The Ranch

2012

Wes and Suzette have recently renovated the house at their ranch, and we can't wait to visit. Hopefully, we will make a trip up there in July or August.

7.  Sporting Events and Theater

2009

Summer wouldn't be summer without some Astro's games.  And Grace and I will be seeing the musical Wicked in July.

8.  Swimming and Indoor Fun

2015

Of course, we will be spending lots of time swimming.  But sometimes you need some indoor activities to beat the Texas heat.  Bowling, laser tag, roller skating, ice skating, arts'n'crafts, reading, and going to have lunch with Michael at his office will be on the summer list.

9.  Food

2010

Somehow food always makes it onto our bucket lists.  For summer that means:  making snow cones, s'mores on the fire pit, going out for ice cream, baking cookies, and grilling.

10.  A Summer Vacation

This summer we will be heading to the Pacific Northwest for almost two weeks.  We will start in Seattle for a few days, and then venture out to Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, and Victoria BC.  Can't wait for the beautiful scenery and cool temperatures!

I can't wait to see what is on everyone's summer bucket lists.  I know I will get some new ideas to make our summer extra fun!

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