Summer

This last week has really given Minnesota everything that I loathe about summer.  It is rather unfortunate...multiple days with the heat index above 100, temperatures in the high 90s, dew points in the high 70s/low 80s (gag) and no breeze.  Overall, kind of sad.

So, yesterday, I had the idea that I would come up with a list of things that I love about summer.
**This is my way of taking my mind off of complaining about the nasty week we are having here in Minnesota**

Here it goes.

1. I like the sun.  I love getting some sun every summer.  I feel like everybody just looks a little better when they are not extra-mega-Minnesota pale.  Especially me.
2. I love flip-flops.  Definitely my favorite thing about warmer weather.
3. I like being able to leave the house with a purse and the keys.  Putting on boots, tucking my jeans into my boots, putting on a scarf, mittens, a hat and a winter coat is a lot of hassle to just get out the door.
4. I love not having to scrape ice off of the windshield.  And all other things about a car in the winter.
5. I like scenic drives in the summer.  Being in the A/C is so great and just looking around at the lakes, people out running, riding or walking, parks filled with people, etc.
6. I love the occasional day in the summer when I can put a sweat shirt on.  This is unique to Minnesota (it doesn't happen in Indiana...) and I LOVE IT.
7. I love summer food.  Fresh fruit and veggies.  Corn on the cob, watermelon, strawberries, zucchini, etc.
8. I love summer drinks.  Iced tea, lemonade, anything with ice. 
9. I love water activities.
10. I like that everything is pretty and green.

So, if you are hating this weather...I hope that you can think of some summer-y things that you do like:)