Our Summer To-Do List

Last year, we moved to a new state to kick off the summer.  Feeling out our new area provided many adventures for us, but also took away from some of the traditional summer time activities in which we'd generally participate.  Since I know it's quite possible my husband's job will be taking us on a new adventure to another state next summer, I really want to make the most of our time over the next few months.  The girls and I collaborated on a list of things we'd like to do this summer.  While there are plenty of no-cost summer activities, knowing we want to make the most of our time here could also prove a bit pricey for us this summer!  I'm sharing our list below, and will provide updates on what we've accomplished throughout the summer.  I can't wait to get started...but first T needs to finish up kindergarten!  Due to FIVE snow days, an extra week of school was tacked onto the calendar.  It was such a bummer to have to go back after Memorial Day (as least as far as I'm concerned).  But, this week is a fun one for her with Field Day, Fun in the Sun Day, and getting to bring treats to celebrate her summer birthday.

Our Summer 2013 To-Do List

1.Water Slide Park

2. Amusement Park

3. Build-a-Bear Workshop

4. Make a Cotton Ball Bunny

5.Back Yard Inflatable Pool

6. Go to a Baseball Game

7. Visit the Children's Farmstead

8. Visit the Botanical Gardens

9. Visit the Rose Garden Park

10. Make a Summer Salad

11. Melted Crayon Art

12.Make Playdough

13. Go on a Bike Ride

14. Read Books for the Library's Summer Reading Program

15. Make Fruit Salad

16. Paint Pictures

17. Walk to the Park

18. Sing Songs About Summer

19. Go to the Zoo

20. Visit our Grandparents and Other Family Members

21. Have a Play Date

22. Swim in Sejla's Pool

23. Go to Vacation Bible School

24. Go to Art Camp

25. Go to Ballet Camp

26. Go to Gymnastics Day Camp

27. Play at the Splash Pad

28. Draw with Sidewalk Chalk

29. Paint Ceramics

30. Go to the Downtown Library

31. Have a BBQ

32.Ice Cream Shop

33. Weekend Trip to the Zoo and Children's Museum in a Neighboring State

34. Children's Museum (local)

35. See the Saint Louis Arch

36. Go Fishing

37. Go Camping

38. Make S'mores

39. Mommy/Taylor Date

40. Mommy/Kendal Date

41. Daddy/Taylor Date

42. Daddy/Kendal Date

43. Farmers Market

44. Go to a Parade

45. Go on a Walk Every Day the Weather Allows

46. Donuts with Daddy

47. Hike the Nature Trail

48. Story Time at the Library

49. Have a Picnic

50. Ride the Mini Train

51.Movie Theater

52. See a Puppet Show

53. Go on a Bug Hunt

54. See the Curious George Traveling Exhibit

55. Children's Art Center

56. Mini Golf

57. Spend a Day at the Lake

58.Visit a "Big Kids Climbing Park"

59. Visit our Favorite Park

60. Walk or Bike Park Trails

61. Science Museum

62. Review our Preschool and Kindergarten Skills

63. Go on Papa's Boat

64. Summer Chore Chart

65. Find Art Projects in Library Books and Do Them