Kicking off summer

Summer is here. We are at a stage in our lives where nothing really begins or ends but weeks flow into months and some how even years seem to get by us.  We have to mark the changes somehow.  We don't have kids and aren't involved in the educational system so summer doesn't begin with the end of school but instead with our first trip to Sonic for half price shakes after 8.  This past weekend our Bible study group got done early so we hung out for a while and then all headed to Sonic for shakes.  Delicious.
Our Sonic trip did mark the end of Bible study for the year, and forever-- insert sad violin music here. We have been a part of this group for 2 years and they have been the friends that we have shared life with on a weekly basis throughout our marriage. There are currently three couples in our group and one of the couples is getting married and moving to Kansas City this summer.  This couple has also been our social organizers so we probably will just sit at home as hermits when they leave.  Expect our blog to become even less exciting than it currently is.
We also kicked off summer this week by dusting off our bikes and taking them for a spin.  It was a beautiful evening with perfect weather-- one of the days this week it hasn't been raining.  We are excited to take up biking again this season.  Sometimes it seems like we have too many interests that we don't have time for them all.
 Other weekend activities included actually taking the time to prepare a dinner that took more than 30 minutes of prep time- this is a rarity at our house.  I pulled out a fancy cookbook and whipped up crusted chicken, herb roasted potatoes, and fruit crisp. 
Due to stormy weather this weekend we didn't go hiking but instead we loaded our packs and headed to the track and football field and did 1000 step ups in the rain to help prepare for our backpacking trip.  Don't we know how to have a good time on Saturday morning (thus is why we rely heavily on a social organizer since it isn't pretty if left to our own devices).  By the time we finished our legs were tired but still functioning and we were soaked--it was hard to tell whether it was rain or sweat. 
The rest of the weekend was spent catching up on things around the house, taking naps, and some relaxation with good books.  Omnia Vincit Amor.