Summer Dreaming

You know those perfect summer days of your youth - gorgeous weather with ample sun, spent outside with friends, maybe at the beach. Today was one of those perfect summer days.

The morning started crisp and inviting.


I went for a run through the wooded and hilly terrain - a big difference from the flat prairie I'm used to traversing. But I enjoyed running in the cooler, drier conditions and loved seeing the early morning light along the trail.


Next, a family road trip to the beach. Eight of us packed in my sister's minivan. We paid homage to this summer's pop anthem, Call Me Maybe along the way.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, go to youtube and search for "Call Me Maybe Harvard Baseball". It's totally family friendly and fun.

But before the beach, we ate lunch at Captain Frosty's in Dennis. Lobsta Roll anyone?



Then to Sandy Neck Beach, where we soaked in some sun, walked along the beach and even took a dip in the ocean. The water was "refreshing" (really, if you stayed in for two minutes, the water temperature felt good...).


And more food! Ice cream....

.... and dinner ....


The weather forcast calls for rain tomorrow, so we feel fortunate to have had the perfect summer day today.

All photos taken with my iPhone - it's the best way to capture those daily adventures!