This thought sent me straight into list mode, noting down things that I want to do before the days start to get shorter and cooler. (Daylight savings ends this year on Sunday November 2nd.)
(1). Go to the beach.
We have not traditionally been a big beach family, however we have had a couple of great times at the beach this year.
(2). Have a BBQ at home with friends.
It is much easier to entertain multiple families, when the weather is good, so I will need to organise a BBQ for one of the remaining week ends.
(3). Tasks for the garden.
I am not naturally a green thumb, neither is Mr Infrastructure, but this summer we have been far more diligent about getting out there and looking after our garden. I came across this great list of Summer Tasks which we will use to help us finish of the remaining jobs.
(4). Go Camping.
We have planned to go camping with some fantastic friends. This activity is not so much for me, as I could probably live happily without doing this, but for our older boys just love it.
(5). Adventures (Walks) in State/National Parks.
What most people call nature walks, have been dubbed “adventures” in our house by Little Rascal. His idea of an adventure is walking around the woods with a stick and he loves it. A place to start look for a park Here. The website shows parks for all over the US and not only are they great places for walks and picnics, but some them offer free nature activities Check out these parks if you are interested in this sort of thing:
(6). Dine out Al Fresco with the kids.
We actually don’t eat out very often with the kids, so it is a big treat to do so. As we still have two kids below school age, it is important that we find a place that has good food and has a casual environment, so we all can enjoy ourselves.
(7). Eat at home al fresco with the kids.
I can remember hot summer nights when we would set up table and chairs and eat our evening meal outside. My sisters and I used to love it and I can now understand why mum would have liked it too. After some of our family meals the debris that is around and underneath the table is amazing. If we eat outside, Milli our dog can help herself to the scraps when we have finished.
(8). Evening Session at the Zoo
The older children have been to this zoo with other people, I haven’t been yet.
(9). Make Tomato Relish
It always tastes better with in season tomatoes. I will be using the recipe here , unless I can get my girlfriend to share her delicious recipe.
(10). Finish reading my book outside.
I love reading and I love being outside, but I don’t always spend that much time doing either. I want to finish reading the new book which I received as a Christmas gift from my dear husband.
What are you going to make sure you do before the summer sun goes down?
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