We welcomed Summer by picking a pint of raspberries, making a batch cookies, packing a picnic (complete with elderflower cordial, which I find tastes a bit like honeysuckle), and heading to the creek with friends for a few hours. Claire and a buddy explored their way up the creek for a long, long time. I sat in the sun and caught up with a friend and listened to the water bubble and gurgle it's way here and there.
Afterwards she and I enjoyed a simple meal on the deck, then lit a fire and roasted marshmallows. She ran around the yard chasing lightning bugs while I watched the bats zipping around, and we took a nice long look at the big full strawberry moon before turning in.
Welcome, Summer.
Sounds wonderful, indeed welcome summer.
ReplyDeleteit is definitely here! we've had such hot and dry weather lately...... I keep watching the weather crossing fingers for rain!
DeleteYour cookies are so beautiful. What did you decorate with? I really love your blog and am always checking for an update. You are living the dream beautifully :)
ReplyDeletethank you! I made a simple icing using powdered sugar and milk with a little lemon peel, then we topped them with herbs and flowers from the garden (fennel, calendula, chamomile, lavender, rosemary...). they were these cookies, altered a bit to make them gluten-free: https://gathervictoria.com/2016/06/10/sweet-magic-summer-solstice-honey-cookies/
DeleteHappy Summer Amanda!
ReplyDeletethanks, Tracey~ you too!
DeleteSounds like a great way to welcome summer!
ReplyDeleteindeed it was a fun and full day!
Deletehappy solstice a few days behind! loved seeing your celebration :)
ReplyDeletethanks, Karen! hope summer is being good to you and yours :)
Delete