Summer is here and that means a few things. First and foremost, summer break. No school, homework, tests — zilch. It is the time of the year that screams fun and the cool thing about that is that it can happen in your own backyard or from afar. It's activities and adventures galore. There's so much to do and so much to say.
A: Aloe
Comes in handy. A sunburn's best friend. Nothing but a quick fix when turning into lobsters.
B: Beach
Fun out in the sun. Going to the beach is classic for a summer to-do list. It's a day of activities wrapped into one. There's plenty to do: sandcastles, volleyball, swimming. Boredom ceases to exist at least for a little bit.
C: Concerts
Music definitely pumps the summer vibes.
D: Drive-ins
Nighttime and movies go perfect without saying.
E: Excitement
With all the many things to do throughout the summer months, how can one not feel the excitement?
F: Family
Friends and family is a must have for summer.
G: Grilling
There's nothing like a backyard barbecue to help pass the days with hamburgers, hot dogs and chips.
H: Heat
Summer would be nothing without the heat.
I: Ice
From ice chips to ice cream, it all beats the heat.
J: July 4th
Independence Day brings thoughts of freedom and fireworks, of course. From Pop-its to throw, to sparklers to spell out our names in glow.
K: Kool-Aid
With heat comes thirst and what's better to quench that thirst than some Kool-Aid and lemonade.
L: Lightning Bugs
Stargazing while catching lightning bugs during the appreciated cool temperatures.
M: Munchies
Enough is said with s'mores outside by a fire.
N: Netflix
Movie nights are ideal. Lie back on the couch with the fan on you and a bowl of popcorn nearby.
O: Outdoors
A place full of so many adventures to partake in. Best for picnics, kites, parks and bikes.
P: Popsicles
The heat's kryptonite.
Q: Quiet
Although hanging out with others and doing get-togethers are awesome, having a little "me-time" is just as needed as well. Peace and quiet goes hand in hand with some rest and relaxation.
R: Relaxation
One of the best ways to relax is to lie back with a good ole' summer book.
S: Swimming
Swimming might possibly be the first thing to come to mind when thinking summer.
T: Tan
It starts with the clothes, but getting that perfect tan masters the look.
U: Umbrella
The safe haven for the scorching hot days: shade. Easy comfort to be found under an umbrella.
V: Vacation
A time to get away leaving all the worries and stress at home. The focal point is definitely on some R&R.
W: Watermelon
When do you go at red and stop at green?! When you are eating watermelon.
X: Xenodochial
Finding a word for x is extremely difficult, but xenodochial means hospitable. What better way to be for the summer. Nothing is wrong with being friendly and welcoming.
Y: Youth
Summer things to summer flings that might become everything.
Z: Zoo
At the zoo, one can embark on all types of explorations from the Sahara to the Arctic.
