1. No Work! Since I'm a teacher, I love having a break from my students! I've actually only taken one summer off from work, I've always worked at a camp or taught summer school. I took off a summer a few years ago right after I finished my Masters; my sister and I went to Italy for a couple of weeks. It was wonderful! And, this year I can't work because my wedding and honeymoon will be right in the middle of summer school and camp. Oh darn! :)
2. BBQs. There are a lot of things that I love about summer but I really love grilling out. It's the best. Seriously. I love being able to come home and throw something on the grill. We just got a gas grill last August for Blake's birthday (we always used a charcoal one) and I'm in love with it. I do miss the charcoal smell and flavor. But I really like how easy it is to turn on the grill and just start making dinner! I'll be honest, I haven't gotten too adventuresome with my recipes but I really want to grill corn and vegetables on it this summer. Anyone have a good recipe/marinade to share?!
And, of course, if we're grilling out, who doesn't love a nice, cold beer to go along with it? Generally, I drink a mixed drink or wine if we're at a restaurant and rarely do I prefer beer. But, BBQs and beer go hand in hand!
What are your favorite things about summer?!
Yay for your wedding and honeymoon!!! so exciting! I love cookouts too!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE BBQS!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a new follower now ;)
Congrats on your upcoming wedding! That's so exciting! I love BBQs too and I forgot to put it on my list, dang it! Hope yall have a great week!~andrea
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I love your first one! Im going back to school to get my teaching certification and i cant wait for summers off!
ReplyDeletei love bbqs. my favorite thing on the grill is just cut up veggies [we use a grill basket] we marinade them in a little evoo with salt, pepper and any seasoning {we bought stuff off ebay called swamp season - its from a seminal indian reservation in FL and its delicious}] and then grill them until they are cooked - its a wonderful side dish! i have a few others too if you want new recipes let me know!
ReplyDeleteBBQ's are the best!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to not having to work during the summer.
ReplyDeleteoh lucky you! :) you get to enjoy the whole summer off! you deserve it hun!
ReplyDeletei totally agree with you on cookouts, i chose that as well!!
p.s. cute blog, new follower!!
I knew I got into the wrong profession....Dang it! Ha! Sooo jealous of you! But you deserve it! You work hard :)
ReplyDeleteI love BBQ's! Here in AZ theres a ton every weekend! Your pup is so cute! I love your blog, I am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love grilling out!! And a cold drink in hand is a MUST!
ReplyDeletemmmm bbq!
ReplyDeleteI am a teacher too and I agree no school is a great thing!!! Have fun this summer with the wedding!
ReplyDeleteI would give anything to be a teacher when the Summer rolls around, SO jealous! And the wedding/honeymoon!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Tuesday :)
Love BBQ's, wish I had the summer off :(. Congrats on your upcoming wedding.
ReplyDeleteThis will be my first summer that I have to work since I left teaching-BUMMER!!! I am with you BBQ & Corona is there anything better??? Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the upcoming wedding! This is such an exciting time for a bride to be!
ReplyDeleteLove BBQ - and wishing I had the summer off!
I love your number 1. and I am so jealous!
ReplyDeleteYay for being a teacher and having summers off!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I too am a huge lover of BBQ's! We grill out every weekend :)
Congrats on your upcoming wedding!