1. Making pottery with my dad with cutoffs on, music playing, and the garage door open.
2. Heirlooms, lavender, and peonies growing in my backyard.
3. Lemonade-mint-vodka slushies.
4. Bea home for the summer.
5. Lounging in a raft in my parents’ pool.
6. Splashing in my neighborhood kiddie pool with Austin and my nieces.
7. Hot dogs on the grill and confetti cake with homemade ice cream.
8. Bright pink toenails and coppery skin.
9. Waffles on the porch with an iced mocha and the New York Times.
10. Summer evenings on the front porch toasting the General and Kitty with salty dogs.
11. Reread To Kill a Mockingbird.
12. Late night strolls to Foo’s for Sticky Hickys.
13. Wiffleball games at Loose Park.
14. Trip to Madison to visit Bea and Josh A.
I hope it all comes true.
