LET’S HOLD ON TO SUMMER

By: Sofya Strearns

As summer wraps up, let’s live August to the fullest!

Make a check list of all the things you want to do again with your kids and family and go for it. As for me, this summer has been busier than ever. I was blessed to be able to travel to Greece for a few weeks. We had a family reunion in Cedar Rapids and a few other trips. An absolute must every summer is to take Izabella, my daughter, to Sandcastle with her friends, as it has become our annual tradition. We have also had a handful of times for sleepovers for Izabella at her grandmother’s house.  And it’s not just a sleepover, it’s the whole experience of it - stopping at the bakery for some pastries, dinner at a restaurant, a trip to the Barne’s and Nobles and then either a movie on a cozy couch next to grandma or listing to a funny story; and in the morning, a leisurely breakfast with homemade crepes, homemade whipped cream and berries.  What could be better than that!

As for us, as a family, I absolutely need to make a few picnics happen with my husband and Izabella, with a blanket and all the trimmings. Here are a few ideas for the trimmings. TZATZIKI, CROQUETTES AND BRITISH CUCUMBER SANDWICH!

AND, without a doubt, make a few more trips happen to the golf course. My husband is quite phenomenal at golf. Izabella and I, perhaps not so decent at it, but practice makes perfect, which we don’t do. But it’s not about being a pro; it’s all about spending family time together, enjoying the cart drive, seeing a deer starring at you and beautiful scenery.  Family time= Priceless.

SO, WRITE A LIST AND HOLD ON TO THE SUMMER!

La Dolce Vita!!

Until next month!