Ahh.. summer. Summer has arrived here at the Meyerson house. Our summer plans originally were to be traveling cross country in an RV for the summer. The plans were in full force and we were supposed to take off last week. But some exciting changes happened and Jeff opened up his own law practice this month, so we are staying put in sunny Phoenix.
Other than some baseball and swim practices, I really desire our summer to be unscheduled and low key. So the kids worked on a family summer manifesto last night. I contributed #14 as my only concrete plan for the summer.
1. Waterpark + picnic lunches.
2. Make homemade jam. Double our amount from last summer.
3. Backyard campout with smores.
4. Finish making our 52 cupcakes.
5. Visit our friend at the nursing home every week this summer.
6. Try new fruits and vegetables at the Farmer’s Market.
7. Cook with mom and dad and make homemade ice cream.
8. Go to Slide Rock.
9. Go to the circus.
10. Road trip to Grandma’s house for ice cream cones and scrambled eggs.
11. Ride bikes and scooters with our cousins.
12. Eat hot dogs, watermelon, and corn on the cob.
13. Blow bubbles.
14. Dream session + story retreat for mom.
15. Learn to braid each other’s hair.
16. Draw, paint, color, sew, and/or build everyday.
17. Read the Harry Potter Series out loud and then host a Harry Potter Movie Marathon with friends.
18. Play baseball and tag in the schoolyard behind our house.
19. Invite friends to go to the AZ Science Center.
So lots of rest, water, art, and food is on our Summer Manifesto. What exciting things do you have planned this summer?
Blessings sweet friends – Jenny
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Kimberly Kalil
You’re going to Your Story? Me too. I went last year and it was life changing. So, so excited. I live in Tucson …
Jenny
Such a small world. I’m really getting excited. It was my birthday/anniversary gift from Jeff. We live way too close not to get together after the retreat. Jeff and I met in Tucson and Jeff’s family is in Tucson so we are there a lot.
So looking forward to meeting/seeing you!
Marilyn Johnson
Jenny, Sounds like you have a great summer ahead of you and your family, and that Story Retreat, oh it sounds like heaven! So happy for you. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Lee Currie
Sounds WONDERFUL! Thinking I should consider a manifesto of my own.
Jenny
I look forward to reading your Manifesto. I just love reading your blog – it’s like curling up with a good book.
Nicole
Sounds absolutely perfect! Especially the retreat.
Jenny
I have a feeling that this retreat could be an annual event for me by the reviews. Would love for you, Jen, and Lee to join in next year. I forsee myself needing to save my pennies!
J3SS1C4
Looks like you guys have a pretty exciting summer ahead, even if you don’t get to go on the RV trip! Here in Australia it’s coming into winter, so instead of missing out, I posted a winter manifesto on my blog. I so love this idea!!!
http://inspiredlifewithjess.wordpress.com/2012/05/25/winter-manifesto/
Jenny
I love the idea of a Winter Manifesto (any season really!). Really enjoyed reading it – thanks for sharing.
Lesley
sounds like a fab plan to me! Enjoy your summer and the time with your family!
Stacey K
lots of fun things…have you seen this for making icecream in a bag, meant to be lots of fun.
http://crafts.kaboose.com/ice-cream-in-a-bag.html
Jenny
Thanks Stacey – we need to try this!
Tina
Late, but hopefully not too late … Here’s my summer manifesto: http://www.deliciousdaily.de
Thanks for the great inspiratione, Jenny!
Jenny
Love it Tina! I’m going to handwrite mine out as well and include it in my Project Life. Love your handwriting and all the color. Your summer sounds like it is going to be fabulous- enjoy!