Summer are you here yet?

Oregon has felt like summer the last couple of weeks with the exception of this week. The warm weather has got me thinking of what I want to do this summer. I started a list, it's in no order. Check it out...

• Crater Lake-If you know me well, I have had this on my list for about 8 years. One of these summers it will happen. I hope it will be this summer.
• Painted Hills-Located in Wheeler County, OR. Floodplain deposits made the rocks many different colors. I would love to bring the dogs here and walk the trails.

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•  Oregon Gardens-Apparently this place has amazing gardens ranging from a pet themed garden to a water garden. It's an easy drive to Silverton, so perfect for a day trip! Dogs are allowed on leashes!
• Lavender Daze-This festival is July 21st-22nd in Hood River, OR. I have heard it is the Mecca of all things lavender. They have lavender plants, body potions, edible butter, teas, etc. Sounds pretty amazing to me, since I have a slight addiction to anything lavender.

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•  Beach trips- It is one of the most peaceful places for me to be. I love watching the dogs zoom by me at the beach without a care in the world. I plan on checking out some new beaches this summer!

• Coeur d'alene, ID-This has been on my list of places to go for awhile. For some reason I have a super strong desire to move to Idaho. I have never even been there! Something draws me in, not sure why? So its about time I figure it out!
• Campfires-I have always loved campfires! I hope to sit by the fire as much as possible this summer and make smores.

Coco in her sleeping bag next to a campfire

I'm sure my list will keep growing as summer becomes closer. What are your summer plans?

Gardening

It's That Time of Year! Yippeee.

Yes, this girl is just a wee excited about summer approaching. I love summer for so many reasons but one of my favorites is being able to grow wonderful vegetables and flowers in my garden. So far in my vegetable garden I have one cherry tomato plant(it is surrounded by a wall of water gadget, the most amazing thing on earth), tons of dino and curly kale, mint, 2 lemon cucumber plants and beans. This year I tried to go for things I eat on a daily basis vs just growing random things I don't eat everyday and it going to waste. I have a love for Dahlia's and Lavender so those are always growing in my garden. More pictures to come!

Happy Gardening Everyone!