I was gung ho about doing a summer bucket list this year. Its our first summer in the new house and it might be the last summer before we decide to start a family so I really want to enjoy every second of it. To top it off, I’m not teaching this summer so with only one job to focus on I can really relax. I started making a summer bucket list and the ideas just started flowing. I am challenging myself to try to enjoy each of these activities at least once this summer.

One of the things that really inspired me was looking at some old photos of all the fun we used to have. This one is of John and I at the Michigan Summer Beer Festival from 2007 before we were engaged. So my goal this year is less stress/more fun!

I will cross each item off the list and share a new post recapping my adventure, so you can follow along. Let the challenge begin, here is my summer bucket list:

• Make breakfast and eat it outside
• Go to brunch on a patio
• Play miniature golf
• Go to a baseball game – see my Vacation post here

• Go to an outdoor concert
• See fireworks
• Go to a festival

Tracy and I at Arts, Beats & Eats

• Bonfire/make smores
• Enjoy a day at the pool
• Go out on the water
• Go to the drive-in/outdoor movie
• Walk up to the Dairy Queen for ice cream

• Go on a hike
• Stay up late to stargaze
• Go to the zoo

Ladies Night Out at the Detroit Zoo’s Summer Zoomance

• Visit the farmer’s market
• Take a road trip

Summer Vacation Road Trip!

• Go to a carnival
• Go to the beach
• Visit a historical site/tour
• Go on a picnic

Family picnic for 4th of July with my niece Abigail

• Read a book outside
• Kiss on top of a Ferris wheel
• Enjoy a root beer float

• Go to the batting cages
• Play Frisbee golf
• Eat watermelon
• Go on vacation
• Eat lunch on the riverwalk
• Visit a museum
• Go to a beer festival

John and I attended The Big Grill Burgers & Beers Bash

• Go on a Michigan staycation
• Meet friends for happy hour
• Drink Summer Shandy

• Have dinner al fresco

Dinner at Mesa in Royal Oak

• Make limoncello
• Have a frozen drinks night

Frozen pina coladas!

• Outdoor yoga
• Enjoy Fountain Bistro’s margarita pitcher
• Attend a Whitney Garden Party
• Attend a wine terrace tasting
• Go to the Renaissance Festival
• Enjoy Shakespeare in the park
• Go outlet shopping

I may still add more to this list, so I would love to hear what’s on your bucket list! Stay tuned as I complete each item on the list, I can’t wait for an amazing summer!