The lazy days of summer...

Do you remember the lazy, warm and wonderful days of your childhood summers? I do. We used to head outside to play and only came in when we were hungry. Our days were filled with kickball and "kick the can" and "50 scatter" and bike rides and tennis...we loved being outside and we had friends who helped us pass the hours from dawn till dusk. Now that it's finally beginning to feel like summer in Colorado, our cul-de-sac is a beehive of activity. We have new neighbors in 2 of the 8 houses, and it's so much easier to get to know them over tricyles and scooters and puppy dogs. Tonight there were adults and children and dogs from 7 of the 8 houses outside passing the time. It's not quite the same as my childhood summers, but it's pretty darn close. I love the lazy, peaceful days of summer, and I'm so thankful for wonderful neighbors all around me.