It’s Friday again and time for Friday Cocktails! My vacation is almost over and I will say I am both happy and sad. Happy because honestly, there is nothing better than sleeping in your own bed. Sad because I would love a longer vacation. not that this one hasn’t been long enough but y’all know what I mean.
Honestly, this week’s post is going to be short and sweet. that way y’all can get to the giveaway down below and I can get back to enjoying my last week or so of vacation time. Not much has been going on at all. I have been just enjoying myself and spending some time with family this week.
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My summer is off to a slow start, because I’ve been wrapped up in a cross-country move. I have a lot planned for July and August, though, so I’m excited for the rest of this summer.
My summer has been going great so far! A lot of lazy days, reading, binge-watching my favorite shows and relaxing in general. I finally got into the out there last weekend when my youngest son and his family hosted a Father’s Day bar-be-que and it was awesome to see most of my family and friends there. I am also looking forward to a trip to my Alma Mater next month as I will be accompanying my granddaughter on her tour of the campus and nearby town.
We are very busy with work. Hoping to take a road trip to the mountains of TN but I am not sure.
It has been a wonderful summer so far. Very relaxing and warm!
It’s been a good summer filled with lots of fun, but it is going too fast!
So far it’s been fabulous! I’ve gotten to spend lots of time with my Grandbaby!
I’ve had a good summer so far! Infact, right now I’m visiting family that we haven’t seen in a few years!
good
It is going good. Had my birthday day yesterday. My garden is growing and we have been getting great weather.
Very quiet so far. No trips planned. Still swimming twice a week.
Thanks for the contest.
My summer is quiet…just the way I like it. Flowers are in bloom and the cats love warm weather.
My summer is going okay so far.
Its really hot here.
It was cool (literally) up until the heatwave started a week ago.
it is supposed to be 118 here tomorrow and i am pretty scared.
My summer is going pretty good so far. It is way too hot though 110 degrees today and 116 degrees tomorrow.
It has been a nice summer i got to see my dad and was able to hug and kiss him
It’s going well.
For me…not so great. I’ve been in the hospital
Summer is going ok so far but I bought a new fire pit and haven’t used it yet. Its like having a new toy still in the box
Summer is pretty quiet so far but weather has not been the greatest.
So far so good. It will be better once I go on my trip in a few weeks!
Just working same old same old this summer.
Summer’s all right for me so far…at least I’m getting out more.
So far so good! But it’s a hot one!
My summer is going great so far. I have been enjoying the warm weather and bicycling.
My plants are coming along just fine. I am almost done with all my hurricane prep.
it’s been stressful and busy so far
My summer is going good, but our weather has been flip flopping, finally seems like it got humid and hot though. Thank you for the chance to win 🙂
So far it’s very… weird
It is winter here & so cold as we have an arctic wind blowing up from the south. I love the winter.
Summer as usual…trying to stay cool.
It has been a very quiet summer. Hoping to see family soon.
My summer is going well. It’s a little hot, but thankfully I have so much to do inside (preparing for an out-of-town guest in August, so I’m redecorating my guest bedroom).
Great! Haven’t been doing a lot of reading but we’ve been spending a lot of time in the pool. We celebrated my Mom’s 60th bday earlier this week & will be celebrating my nephew’s 5th next week! 🙂
My summer has been great! I have been trying to spend as much time with my kids as possible! I hope the rest of your vacation is amazing!