The summer is definitely the best time of year. You could even argue that a southern summer is the best type. There are some things only southerners can understand about summer.

1. Bluebell Ice Cream.

Without a doubt there's a half gallon sitting in your freezer right now.

2. Watermelon is a separate food group.

Your family has definitely stopped at a farmer's market on the side of the road to pick up that 'good lookin' watermelon.'

3. Trips to the beach multiple times.

Forever sunburned but these are some of your happiest memories.

4. Long, lazy days.

Afternoon naps to get out of the heat are a summer staple.

5. Bacon and tomato sandwiches.

Definitely with white bread and a big Coke.

6. Cookouts with family and friends.

Long, summer days turn into long, summer nights. No picnic is complete without your mom's potato salad recipe!

7. Picnics.

Your mom probably has given you a picnic blanket by now. You're always ready for spontaneous picnics with your friends, because your blanket is in the trunk!

8. Trips to the snow cone stand.

Your babysitter took you there and now you take the kids you babysit to the snow cone stand. It's a mini-summer-adventure.

9. Summer camps.

Some more of your happiest summer memories. Is summer really complete without going to camp?

10. Serious humidity.

No need to straighten your hair, because it is totally pointless.

I love The South. It's great year round, but summer is completely magical.