Splish Splash Blog Bash: Summer Faves

Oh my gosh y'all.  My bloggy BFF Jen totally hooked me up.  Kelsey from Tattered & Inked has put together this wicked fun Splish Splash Blog Bash.  I first saw Kesley's blog at my first blog hop.  I had no idea what a blog hop was at that point.  I processed Tattered & Inked to be a tattoo reference initially, don't ask me why.  Maybe the ink in my skin is going to my brain.  Haha.  But I loved her blog!  I all but harassed Kelsey for her phone number to say YES to being a part of such a cool {get it, summer, cool} event.

All week I, along with a great group of ladies, will be sharing my summer favorites summer favorites, and to top off this awesome sauce sundae...an EPIC giveaway.  Total score!  Be sure to check out all the blogs participating in the blog bash.  I can't wait to see what everyone has in store.

 

Kelsey from Tattered & Inked
Julie from White Lights on Wednesday

Jen from Four Marrs and One Venus < My bloggy BFF

Natalie from A Turtle's Life for Me < I totally HEART Natalie

Reannah from Shaped by Grace

Jessica from Mom 4 Real

Elyse from Shabby Sweet Tea

Laurie from Gallamore West

Brooke from Get Outta My Head Please

Kara from Mine for the Making

Today's Summer Topic - Summer Faves.  An interview.  Oh NO!!

Kelsey wants to know, what's your favorite...

Summer Drink

There are these drinks called a Sunburn at The Pointe South Mountain that are insane.  {don't ask how I got into the pool area, with flags on your chair and waiters that bring you a drink while you tan.  oh yeah!}  I know the cocktail has something to do with Mango and an Oasis Machine, but I've forgotten the details, but the drink is burned into my memory.  Option B, since I'm not in the habit of visiting luxury resorts every weekend, Sapphire Collins.  Super light, super yummy, and perfectly refreshing.  Recipe because I love you and want you to be happy.  I thought I hated gin before I had this drink. I was wrong.

Sapphire Collins

2 ounces Bombay Sapphire gin
Fresh juice from 1/2 a lemon
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Soda water
Ice
Lemon slice, for garnish

Pour gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a Collins glass; stir to combine.  Fill glass with ice and top with soda water.  Stir to combine and garnish with lemon slice.

Summer Vacation

I love going to California in the summer.  It used to be an annual road trip with my mom at least once during the summer to head out.  I feel like I get a part of myself back when I'm in Cali.  The vibes are good, the people are great, and my favorite cousin lives there.  Can't go wrong with that.  

Speaking of...Jen, we need to figure out a date.  I need a sabatical and we need to meet in person!

Summer Color(s)

Blue. I'm not into pinks and corals and stuff.  Blue makes me think of the pool, which means I'm not sweating my butt off in the 115 degree + weather.

Summer Activity

Hibernating indoors.  I swear it's too hot to do anything outside unless you're required to by law.  You know, buy groceries to feed the kids...silly stuff that people make a big deal out of.  ;)  But seriously, we have a lot of summer birthdays in the family.  We have a great time seeing everyone and taking a break from work and craziness to let the kids play, catch up, and eat.

Summery Snack

     

Big Stick Popsicles and Fudgesicles.  I've loved them since I was a kid.  My elementary school used to sell Popsicles after school was out and I would help.  My payment - 1 Popsicle of my choice.  What fifth grade wouldn't say yes?

Summer Movie

The Sandlot.  It's like the best summer movie ever.  I wish things were still like that.  All the neighborhood kids played together.  Baseball was god.  You grew up with your friends, getting into to trouble...but it was good clean trouble, not like the crazy stuff that goes on now.  Anywho, I'd pickle the beast!

Summer Game

This is so bad, hehe.  Marco Polo.  Are we seeing a water trend here?  All the other goofy stuff like Twister has to wait until the boys are a little bigger and I don't have such unfair reach advantage.

Summer Song

I feel like I should pick something with summer in the name, but that's not going to happen.  I'm thinking Highway 101 by Social Distortion.  I love blasting this song in the car.  

Summer Fruit

Strawberries.  Mmmm.  Mike hates them, which means more for me!

Summer Flip Flops

I bought my first big girl pair of sandals from Target earlier this month.  I've been wearing flip flops forever.  I'm really into being barefoot.  If the ground didn't get so hot (or cold) and have gross stuff on it, I'd live barefoot...but I can't.  So here are my sandals and I love them.

They're actually metallic gold on the under side of the black.  Super fun!