We love summertime. Well, not the summertime climate. We could do without the heat and humidity. However, we do love the laid-back, carefree vibe that settles over our family when the kids are out of school. We were watching a show on TV the other night, discussing whether or not to stay up and watch another episode, when someone asked, “What time is it?” Scott replied: “Summer.” I think that was the same night I had ice cream for dinner.
The long, lazy days of summer give us a chance to stop and catch our breath and do some of the things we normally fail to make time for in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Summer opens the door for more game nights and water balloon fights, road trips and picnics, white water rapids and lazy rivers. Whatever floats your boat, we hope you find some time to do more of it this summer; or just kick back, be a little lazy and maybe even a little crazy. Go on, have some ice cream for dinner.
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May the Lord bless and keep you.
Meredith Tredeau
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