During the winter, we all hate the weather. It's cold, it's snowy, and we have to wear heavy jackets. By the time we hit February, we are so ready for summer it hurts. If you're anything like me, you crave the summer heat and sand between your toes. You want it to be June through August forever. These 25 things will make you wish it was summer today.

1. The beach

2. Car rides with the windows down

3. Rita's

4. No tests (unless you’re taking a summer class, sorry friends)

5. Late nights outside

6. Roasting marshmallows

7. Fireflies

8. Going to the pool

9. Tan lines

10. No winter coats

11. Vacation

12. Being able to eat outside and grill

13. Summer clothes are so much easier to pack

14. Being at home

15. Longer days, shorter nights

16. Baseball games

17. Sandals

18. Ice cold drinks (Lemonade stands rock!)

19. Warm sand

20. Looking at the stars

21. Visiting family from different states

22. Boating

23. Fishing

24. The smell of sunscreen

25. Fireworks