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What I'm excited for in July.

 

It's July! Why did May seem to last seventeen years, but June flew by so quickly? I'd like this summer to slow down a bit. 


I told my cousin yesterday that I successfully hibernated for about the first three weeks of summer break (was absolutely necessary after this school year, haha), and now I've reached the "organize, purge, deep clean" phase of summer break. In the last week we've done lots of house projects that have been half finished for awhile. It feels so good to get things done! 

Looking ahead to this new month, I'm excited for a couple of things. 


1. More pool time. We haven't been to the pool a ton because June really wasn't that warm. Jack has been excited to go too, so it's been fun to take him. Looking forward to more of that this month! 


2. More house projects. We crossed the really big things off in June, but I have a few more things I'd like to get done this month before we head back to school in August. 


3. More slow mornings. This is by far my favorite part of summer break. By nature I am an early bird, but there is a huge difference in getting up early and getting out the door for school instead of getting up early and enjoying some quiet with my coffee before the day gets going. More slow mornings, please. 


4. Having a bonfire with s'mores. We got Dustin a Solo Stove for his birthday and haven't had the chance to even use it once...and his birthday was in April. 😅 I'm hopeful we can make some nights for a fire and an outdoor movie happen! 


5. More summer foods. Bring on the sweet corn, tomatoes, and summer fruit (anxiously awaiting the Rainier cherries to return...). I want all of it, everyday. 


6. Getting ready for our vacation. We leave for a big trip in August, and I've realized we need to be entirely ready for the school year (at home) before we leave because right after returning I head back to work. I'm excited to start packing, organizing and coordinating our final details for an exciting vacation, and even more excited for a week of focusing on our little family and making memories. 


Ok, July...the Brisel family is ready for you! Please move a little more slowly than June; let's take our time. 💛

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