Summer.

Just the thought makes me think of swinging in the hot backyard and quickly coming inside for a tall glass of Coke. And kickball on the cul-de-sac. And the ice cream man. Summer has changed since I was a child, but it has not become less meaningful.

We only have two submissions this week, but I think both capture the joy and sweetness of summer. Head on over to A Picturesque Life and enjoy Bethany's post about her seemingly "love-hate" relationship with summer. A snippet:

My mostest favoritest season of all is still summer. To this day, I can’t quite figure it out. It’s hot. It’s humid. It’s miserable….but I love it.

I also muse on the preciousness of summer and my time with my family in my post entitled "Summertime:"

Summer to me is many things, but most importantly, it is the time to reconnect with family and rejuvenate after a season of hard work.

So grab an ice cold Coke (or sweet tea if you prefer) and enjoy!