June is:

Are you all reading Lindsey's blog? If you aren't, you should be. She's fun and insightful. So, after you read this post, go there and spend some time. It's worth it.

Lindsey inspired me to think about what June is for me. So, without further ado....

June is:

*Pedicures and toe rings. Bright pink for the toenail polish, delicate flower decals and a sexy toe-ring to top it off. Toe rings are lingerie for the feet. And you all know how I feel about pretty underwear...essential.

*Rainy mornings with whole-grain pancakes and strawberries from the farmer's market.

*Long bike rides and completing my first Century ride.

*Jeans, tank tops and flip flops. If one can wear this combination comfortably, the weather is perfect.

*Outdoor concerts at fabulous venues, like this and this...accompanied by good food, yummy drinks and fabulous friends, of course.

*Weekends in Bear Lake, celebrating summer with those who know me best (and still love me - wink).

*After dinner walks around the Avenues, reveling in the charm of old homes, crooked sidewalks and gorgeous roses that are at their peak right now.

*A new tricycle for the little one. And her own bike helmet, adorned with lady bugs.

*Lots of writing, in preparation for a few big deadlines.

*The Salt Lake City Arts Festival, one of my favorite, most anticipated events of the summer.

*Brides tromping all over the city, dressed in full wedding regalia. This is a side-effect (sometimes enjoyed, sometimes detested) of living so close to Temple Square in SLC.

*Summer night on the rooftop deck, watching the city lights, counting stars and basically feeling lucky to live the life I have been given.

So, what's June for you?