Summer Love

I love many things about summer. Why not dedicate a post to those things? Sounds like a good idea to me. 

I love baseball. And softball. I've  yet to catch a softball game this summer, but I've made a few baseball games. Last night, in the 90 degree heat, Cass and I went down to the field to watch the seniors play. They beat Seward 4-0. Seward, by the way, gets the award for the ugliest uniforms I have ever seen. Wow. I hope those were donated and they didn't have to pay for them. Baseball makes me think of summers when I was in high school. Me and the girls would load up in "The Brown Turd" (Becky's car) and head to wherever the boys were playing. Ord, St. Paul, Columbus, you name it. We loved watching our boys play, and I still love it today. We would blare the radio and roll the windows down, tossing every care in the world aside.

I love fun in the sun. As a child, I embodied the term "pool rat." I lived at the pool, only going home for meal times. I would literally ride my bike to the pool, with nothing but my swimsuit and towel. Shoes optional. Hours upon hours of playing Shark in the 12ft, diving off the boards (that was back in the day when the high board was actually high) and basking in summer glory. During middle and high school, my family had a SeaDoo. We'd load up the vehicle and drive to Calamus to spend an entire Saturday or Sunday at the lake. Now my fun in the sun consists of laying out with Cass at the pit or, my most recent endeavor, going to Stiers Lake in Columbus. Paradise. My friend Scott is in Med school and is doing a rotation near Columbus. He's staying at a relative's house who lives on the lake. So, Cass and I packed our bags for a relaxing day on the lake. We pull into the driveway and this house is unbelievable. The people were even more unbelievable. The nicest people you will ever meet. Such hospitable, interesting folks. I wish we could have been there all weekend. It was such a wonderful day!

I love my friends. They are the best. Willing to help me out whenever I need them. I am doing some home renovations right now, and I don't know what I would do without them. Last weekend we stripped a bunch of wallpaper. Word to the wise, if you ever need to do this, I cannot stress enough how much easier your life will be if you use a steamer. It is a godsend. One of the best creations on this earth. Also, this is not a solo project. Have someone help you. Not only are my friends willing to help me when I need it, but they're always up for a good time. Though we're not as young as we used to be (like we're old...we're not even 30 yet!) we still know how to have good fun. I love them unconditionally.

I love the Drive-In. Nestled in Neligh, NE, there is a gem. It's the Starlite Drive-In. It shows 2 movies and has some of the best concessions food ever. I would highly recommend the chili cheese fries! Be prepared for a long night though if you choose to stay for both movies. With the first one beginning at sundown (usually around 9:30pm), you will be out well past bedtime. So happy to have a Drive-In so close to home! You just don't see many of them around anymore.

I love to grill. I am a year-round griller. I love the taste of grilled food. Steak, chicken, burgers, veggies, you name it. The other thing I love about grilling is that it's commonly done with friends...and beer! Is there a better combination? Ha!

I will conclude my list there.......as I could probably ramble on for hours. Happy Summer!! :)

-S