1. Picnics. Lots and lots of picnics.
2. Learn how to make my own tortilla chips.
3. Scour the North End for the perfect gelato.
4. Run off to the Cape with J for our anniversary.
5. Read all four Melendy books (I’ve now read three of them. Love).
6. Gather up some books and clothes to donate/consign/sell.
7. Buy a new pair of red flats.
8. Enjoy the July 4 spectacle in the heart of Boston (which involves music and fireworks).
9. Host my parents (in July) and various friends (in July, and possibly June). (So. Excited.)
10. Visit farmers’ markets, which will lead to making fresh meals and fruit cobblers.
11. Plan a trip to our beloved Abilene.
12. Clear the last few boxes out of the guest room (ideally, before #9 happens).
13. Go to Shakespeare on the Common.
14. Go berry picking (mmmmm).
15. Grow some herbs and flowers on my patio.
16. Reread Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, before the movie comes out.
17. Read some Agatha Christie – I hear Book Club Girl and friends are hosting a read-along.
What’s on your list for the summer, my friends? (And happy Memorial Day!)
cakes, tea and dreams 
Hello!
Shakespeare on the Common is on my Summer To Do List as well – complete with picnic! We should go together!
The trick to the 4th of July in Boston is to pack a LOT of snacks (a day-long picnic!), a cooler full of drinks, cards/books/games, and sunblock and get there early early EARLY!
Sarah
Hi Katie!
My friend, Allison, sent me your blog. We have so many things in common! First, I’m from Lubbock and have also moved a long way from home (L.A.). Second, everyone in my family is from Abilene and graduated from ACU…my uncle was Dean there (Garvin Beauchamp). Third, I LOVE Boston. Love love love!
Also, we are both bloggers. My new site will be up next week and you’re on the blogroll already.
Couldn’t find an e-mail on your site, but please e-mail me at Jonezie127@gmail.com if you want to miss West Texas together!
Warmest,
E.J.
1. Eat a lot of cherries, strawberries and raspberries – the garden is doing so well.
2. Sit in the deck chair and read, read, read while my son is at preschool or at his grandparents.
3. Visit a national horticultural exhibition.
4. Enjoy our newly-painted living-room and new furniture when it’s too hot to sit outside.
5. Celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday.
6. And not to forget: give birth and enjoy the two months of my husband’s parental leave as a family of four.
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Did you get to do everything on your list? We checked off the horticultural show today. It included a stunning cable car ride across the Rhine. Too bad we forgot to take the camera.