Monday, June 8, 2009

Friend Makin' Monday



It is time for Friend Makin' Monday, head on over to Kasey's to join in the fun, and link up! I haven't joined in for FMM for sooo long, and feel so out of the loop, but today I am forcing myself to be on the computer a little, and get visiting!

This week's task is to tell 10 things you love about summer!!!


I LOVE summer!!! I actually love all the seasons, but I am ready for the warmth. (Funny though it is chilly in my house right now and I'm sitting in long pants, socks, and a sweatshirt.)

1. I love grillin'! Mostly because Hunter Dan does it, and it makes him feel cool to cook meat out on the grill.(love ya hon) I love that he takes care of it, and things always taste better when I don't have to cook them! YUM...bbq's!!!
2. The kids playing outside...love to hear their laughing and screaming when they are playing in the water, and having fun!

3. 4th of July...my Dad is the most patriotic guy I know, and my love for our country was installed in me by him! I love fireworks, so does Hunter Dan, especially the ones you aren't suppose to shoot off. Not that he does that or anything...

4. Camping for my family reunion. It's coming up....let's pray I feel better, the thought of the outhouses....


5. The smell... from the hot pavement, to the fresh cut grass, to the smell of dirt from working in the flowers.
6. Fresh fruit...one of the only things that have sounded good to me lately, strawberries, cantaloupe, grapes...YUM!
7. Tomatoes, and corn on the cob from the garden. Can't wait for it to grow!!!

8. Love that you can be outside later, play, and just hangout...some of my favorite memories are from summer evenings growing up...EXCEPT for June bugs!(they fit right in there with big foot and the dark, except I HATE them more...oh how they terrified me as a kid, and truth be told they terrify me as an adult....o.k. they don't hurt you, but they stick on to you) I AM CRINGING!!!

9. Summer rain and thunderstorms...they are so amazing, and smell so good.

10. Just spending time with my kids and hubby, summer is just such a wonderful time of year!!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday!!!

22 comments:

Xazmin said...

So THAT'S what a June Bug looks like. I've always heard of your fear of them, and never knew what they were!

Here's to LOTS of playing together this summer! Hurry and quit puking so we can party!

shortmama said...

Your fears crack me up! I love June bugs, ok not so much when they land on me but I like watching them buzz around. Love Xazmins comment! Glad to see you back around!

Tina said...

Great list....

Yikes scary bugs! LOL

Happy FMM!

Kelli said...

Great list. I also love the smell of a good summer rain. Have fun on your camping trip. I hope you all feel better soon.

MiChElLe said...

So the pic of the bug made me cringe! So not cool!! Anyways...have a lovely and Bob's your uncle!!!

KiraAJ said...

Hey Darl! Thought id drop by and see how ur doing. Love your list, that bug is ewwie! Hope u enjoy the rest of ur day!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Good list. :) I love that picture of the patriotic kids! :)

kado! said...

Is that what June Bugs look like??? YUCK!!!!! That would freak me out!!!!!

...I LOVE me some fresh corn-on-the-cob!!!! YUMMY!

Not with the camping though...unless it is a modern cabin in the woods! I'm just not OK with NO REAL bathrooms! =)

Small House said...

Great list! Summer is definitely top of my 4 seasons list!
Get feeling better.
Sandra

Lins said...

Oh. My. Gosh. I hate JUNE BUGS!! Ew. It's the worst when they get caught up in your hair. Ugh!

Other than one little bit of nastiness, you've got a fine FMM post! Glad to see you back!

Cassie said...

Fresh fruit would definitely be on my list. I love watermelon especially!

Sara said...

I am now afraid of June Bugs, yikes those are scary looking:)
I hope you feel better, out houses are disgusting! I got sick in one when I was pregnant, the horrors!

Becca @ The Texas Darlings said...

Great list- I love family reunions as well and I really hope you are feeling better by the time yours comes up!!

Take care!

~Becca

Alicia said...

Yay for Summertime! I totally agree that food taste better when I don't have to cook! I don't think I've even seen a June Bug... but I'm definitely going to keep an eye out!!

Shawn said...

June bugs~ June Bugs~ June Bugs!

OH I'm about to cry! I remember praying that my Daddy would turn the front porch light out so I could get in the front door without having to run through them as they swarmed the light! They would fly past my head and the sound of their wings near my ear....I AM gonna cry! Gee thanks for the memory!

Feeling better?

Unknown said...

I love summer thunderstorms and hanging in the pool.
Loved your list! TFS

Rhonda said...

That's a June bug?? Scary looking! I have to say I love June bugs but they do not look like that! The June bug I know is a cool metallic green color. We use to tie string on it's leg and watch it fly in circles growing up...okay my brother did it and I watched in amusement. Hmmm??

Loved your list girl! Hope you feel great soon! Thinking about ya!

~Rhonda~

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Hi Tanielle!

What a good list! I love all of those too. I have never heard of June bugs before. They don't look very fun though.

I hope you are feeling well with your pregnancy.

XOXO
Jen

Mamarazzi said...

i love summer! i am going to go and join this fun friend makin' monday thing...FABULOUS!!

Juanita said...

Awwww, I LOVE this post! Gotta tell you though, I LOVE June bugs with a string on their leg flying all around my head - LOL. They may stick, but they pull off rather easily!

Enjoy today & feel better!

Heather said...

ewwww to out houses
yummm to fresh fruit
ick to june bugs
horray to the hubby cooking

jennykate77 said...

I am saying "ditto" to all the things you listed...I love them all too...bbq, 4th of July, family reunions...everything. I am also totally agreeing w/ you on *cringing* over June Bugs I realize that they can't harm you, but I don't like them...they freak me out!

Are you feeling better? Hope so!

Hope you're having a great week so far!