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Summer 2018 Bucket List Roundup

Guys, summer is over. Ummm, is anyone else at a loss for words? Where did the summer go? I swear, just last week it was too cold to go out and now school has started and the temps are dropping again. It's been nonstop rain up here for us. Every day. Flood warnings are a regular on the news right now.

So, at the beginning of the summer I decided to make a bucket list! A little something to give me a boost and motivation to have a summer of fun. And we did! I didn't get everything crossed off, but we made a pretty good dent. If you follow me regularly on Instagram, you've seen some of my photos of our fun summer activities. But, I'm here to update the list and let you guys know how it went!

  1. Make Homemade Ice Cream and Waffle Cones Waffle cones were not accomplished, but two flavors of homemade ice cream were a success! (strawberry ice cream and lemon custard)
  2. Have a Picnic
  3. Go on a Legitimate Date  Hubs and I went to a Hibachi restaurant! We'd never been before and the thought of taking the kids was headache inducing. Luckily the kids went to grandma's during the summer and we had some time to ourselves!
  4. Go to a Concert No concerts this summer, unfortunately! 
  5. Hit the Beach  We went to the beach both in Chicago and Branson. We loved it!
  6. Take a Family Fishing Trip
  7. Take a Hike
  8. Have a Family Hike  We hiked to a little stream waterfall in Platte River State Park
  9. Visit Glory Hole Falls (it's in Arkansas and been on my list for three years now, Google it!)
  10. Do a Weekly Craft/Activity with the kiddos  Lots of fun!
  11. Plant a Garden Got the garden up! Lots of flowers and some tomato plants!
  12. Create a Four Course Meal  Hubby swooned over my baked brie with honey grapes!
  13. Go to an Outdoor Movie Only stayed for half. The kids were not into it!
  14. Family Trip to Chicago  Yes! Finally!
  15. Attend Sand in the City (basically a huge sand castle building contest in Omaha. I mean, that sounds awesome) They canceled it this year!
  16. Finish my Art Projects 
  17. Join a Yoga Studio 
  18. Make Ice Cream Sandwiches
  19. Family Game Night Kids had fun! Also, when the kids were gone we had an adult game night!
  20. Fire up the Fire Pit (hopefully, this happens on several occasions) Once. It happened once.
  21. Do Something for the First Time I couldn't think of anything!
  22. Make Kombucha
  23. Spend an Evening Playing Yard Games  Got a disc golf set for crazy cheap! We all had fun!
  24. Try a New Cuisine 
  25. Have a Car Wash
  26. Visit a Cave
  27. Watch Fireworks on the Fourth of July  Got to visit some old friends while we were at it!
  28. Go to a Baseball Game  Kiddo got a ball, it was great.
  29. Go to the Arboretum
  30. Star Gazing
  31. Have a "Me Day"  Basically had a "Me Week" when the kids were out of town 
  32. Let's Go Fly a Kite
  33. Make Sangria  Happy Birthday, Hubby!
  34. Make Granita
  35. Go to the Farmer's Market
  36. Have a Grill Day (every meal made on the grill)
  37. Go Berry Picking
  38. Bake a Pie Using Said Berries
  39. Take a Class with the Hubby
  40. Have a Tech-Free Day
  41. Cook Dinner Together   Hubs and I do this pretty often. I didn't even realize!
  42. Visit an Ice Cream Truck (when's the last time anyone's done this?)
  43. Buy a Swimsuit I Actually Love  A tip? Be in a hurry!
  44. Visit a Stop on a Book Tour
  45. Make a Dish That Has Always Intimated Me I made risotto and it was delicious!

So, there's the roundup! 21/45 isn't bad! We were quite a bit busy this summer, but it was fun just to try this out. I will definitely make more bucket lists for the seasons! Maybe be on the lookout for a fall and holiday bucket list. 

How about it guys? Did you do anything awesome this summer? Maybe make a bucket list of your own?

Do you guys think I should make a fall and/or holiday bucket list?


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