Summer

This winter has been the worst. The WORST. Seasonal Affective Disorder is real, people. Today is actually really nice outside and it is making me crave summer. Since Dan and I spent most of last summer in Norway, we haven't had real summer weather in a long time.

So I've compiled a bunch of happy pictures from around the internet that remind me of summer:

Also, here is our summer bucket list:

• Concerts on the Square. In the summertime the Madison Orchestra plays on the steps of the capitol and people bring elaborate picnic set-ups with wine and cheese and snacks.

• Visit the zoo. Madison has a small zoo that is free to the public.

• Go to Summerfest in Milwaukee. I've never been, but it sounds like fun.

• Spend as much time as possible by the lake.

• Spend as much time as possible at our secret beach. Last year Dan and I found a tiny little beach that is only probably 10 feet wide. You have to walk through a forest to get there so we think it is pretty secret. It is a 10 min walk from our apartment and I plan to spend as many evenings here as possible.

• Go tubing down a river. We've done this a few times since living in Madison. You rent some tubes (one especially for the cooler) and tie them all together, then float down the river for a few hours.

• Go camping with friends.

• Enjoy the flowers. This also includes Olbrich Gardens which has a special place in our hearts.

• Hit up the Madison Farmers Market

• Attend a ridiculous amount of cookouts

• And of course attend my sister's wedding in Oklahoma!

I can't wait!!