I’m so very thankful the spring/summer weather! But what is even more exciting about this time of year is all the babies! Right now we have baby birds nesting in our barn. I love to listen to them chirp! Soon we will have baby rabbits, chicks, and kid goats. We will be busy this summer running an animal nursery, but what fun! And once all that is over, we will have our own baby in November.

Another favorite part of spring is homeschool book shopping. As one school year ends and another begins, all the homeschoolers come out from their busy schedules and start the hunt for next years curriculum. I love this hunt! We hit used book sales, state book fairs, catalogs, teacher supply stores and online retailers. We spend time planning out next year and then try to fit all we want to do in our schedule and our budget. This is my favorite time of year!

And with warmer weather brings out the desire to clean up outside. So we have setup the BBQ pit and porch swing and take advantage of it whenever we can. I love picnic tables, potato salad, hamburgers, and watermelon. They all scream of summer!

Although I don’t get to garden this year, I am looking forward to all the farmer’s markets and fresh produce available! There is nothing better than a vine-ripened tomato. And farmer’s markets have more to offer than just produce. You can find fresh breads, fresh cut flowers, homemade items, jams and jellies, and so much more. I even found homemade tamales one time.

Summer also has to offer many fun events. There are summer reading programs, fairs and carnivals, summer camps, field trips, and family reunions. Take advantage of this wonderful time of year. I hope I have inspired you to get moving and enjoy the weather and the many opportunities around you!