Here we are in the last week of May, and June starts on Sunday. Folks, how on earth did we get here? How are we almost six months through the year? I feel like I just packed my Christmas stuff up yesterday. I didn’t, haha, but it feels that way with how fast time is going.
They say May is the new December, and I believe it. It’s been so darn busy every day that I still have my Easter stuff up. I have to work on getting my Americana stuff out here tomorrow. So by the time you read this, the Easter stuff will be put away, and red, white, and blue will fill our home.
The only time we had available this month was a couple of Monday evenings. That was it.
I actually filled in our May calendar when the month started because I needed to see it all on paper. I knew it was going to be absolutely crazy. Only having a few Monday nights open felt a little overwhelming, but we made it, and are ready to enjoy the summer!
What are your plans this summer? Any vacations planned? Fun local day trips? Trying a new restaurant or starting a new hobby?? Going to take a ride on the Hiawatha or have a picnic at the PA Grand Canyon? What about stopping it at Knoebels or visiting Lancaster? We have so much to do locally or within a few hours of us.
I got to visit the Flight 93 Memorial in Stoystown last year. Wow. That was truly something to see. It was so quiet and peaceful as you walked the field where the plane had come down. Thinking about what these people went through that day was gut-wrenching, but they all died as heroes. I am really glad we made the stop to visit.
We were seeing a rock concert that evening in Johnstown, so we made a day out of it. It’s definitely a great day trip.
Another great idea to visit this summer is Lake Tobias Wildlife Park in Halifax. We took the kids there a few years back, and it was such a fun day. I absolutely loved feeding the donkeys and goats. They were hilarious!
Guess what else we got to feed? A giraffe! I mean, come on, it’s not every day we can feed or see a giraffe.
You can take a safari ride and see so many other animals too. We had such a great fun family day together that day. I remember it like it was yesterday; our kids haven’t forgotten it either. Kenzy still remembers the crazy monkeys.
Something else we do every summer is go to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster and watch bible stories come to life right before our eyes! Each story will touch your heart. It’s so awesome to see. This theater does an amazing job. There are so many wow factors in the show. If you don’t leave feeling moved, then something is wrong. Their sugar-covered pecans are always something we buy and eat as we watch the show, then go for dinner somewhere on our way home. Bird-in-Hand has a great buffet. You won’t go away hungry, and the food is delicious.
You know how I suggested a picnic at the PA Grand Canyon? I have done that before, and it’s something I’ll never forget. I have loved giving you ideas for the summer, and I think we will continue on this next week. Let’s try to make our summer unforgettable before we blink, and the leaves will be changing all over again. Cheers to the start of summer!
Hot Sausage Sandwiches — A summer favorite!
Get your favorite hot or mild sausage, then grill them babies on the grill.
Cut up two peppers, one green and one red. Fry them with about one tablespoon of olive oil. Once they start getting tender, add half of a chopped onion and cook. Cook to your liking — put it on top of your sausage sandwich.
Note: Another way to do this if you don’t grill, is to add sausage to a crockpot instead. Top with one jar of a good tomato sauce (24 oz), then add peppers and onions. Cook on high for about 4 hours.
