Project 52: Week 23

It sure feels like summer in San Antonio! This past week has been a good one. My kiddo has been experimenting with my camera and doing some self photography! I created a list of 75 summer fun ideas that will help us make it through this hot summer. And this week I was over at Gummy Lump sharing about the theater I made with my munchkin and the finger puppet show we put on, so go and check it out. 

How was your week? Hope this summer is a fun one for you! 

75 Days of Summer Fun ideas!

There's only a short number of days before my kiddo heads off to school for the first time. Actually its so small that its less than 80 now! I am a mixture of feelings right now. I am grumpy, fearful, happy and sad and many more all balled up in one. To know that my munchkin will soon be walking through his schools doors for the first time is too much emotion at once but I know its meant to be and good for his future. 

So to make this summer all it can be I have made a list of all the fun things and places we want to go and see before he starts school.

1. Play at our neighborhood park              

2. Collect Sea Shells                             

3. Cool off in the water at Aquatica           

4. Fly Kites

5. Explore The Alamo

6. Head out to the Missions

7. Take a train ride

8. Have fun with friends

9. Catch some fireflies

10. Hang out with Pets

11. Have fun at The Tower of The Americas

12. Stay cool at the local Childrens museum

13. Paint Outside

14. Explore Morgans Wonderland  

15. Lay on the trampoline at night &watch the stars come out

16. Go to the carnival

17. Hang out with Shamu at Seaworld

18. Play Basketball

19. Make some Nature Art

20. Have a Dance Party!

21. Do a stingray interaction

22. Have a picnic in the Park

23. Put on a show with your own theater

24. Take a walk on the Riverwalk

25. Get on A boat

26. Have fun in the Garden planting

27. Go to the Beach

28. Make a beach memento 

29. Make a sand castle

30. BBQ! BBQ! BBQ!

31. Go Bowling

32. Take a nature walk at the Botanical gardens

33. Blow Bubbles!

34. Go see Dinosaurs at the Witte

35. Make our own Banana Splits

36. Take a hike on a nature trail

37. Enjoy some fireworks

38. Go to an aquarium

39. Ride a carousel

40. Have an animal adventure at the zoo

41. Go bike riding

42. Eat some ice cold watermelon

43. Watch caterpillars turn into butterflies

44. Read some books at the library

45. Catch a movie in the theater

46. Eat Raspa!

47. Head out to Splashtown 

48. Chalk up the driveway

49. Go fishing

50. Have fun with water balloons

51. Have a  scavenger hunt

52. Watch the sunrise

53. Have fun in the Kitchen

54. Make your own Pretend Garden

55. Take lots of photos of our adventures

56. Make up a new game

57. Complete a summer reading challenge

58. Make a collage

59. Make a dream catcher

60. Watch a movie outdoors

61. Find buried treasure

62. Go on a road trip

63. Jump on the trampoline! 

64. lay on a blanket outside and Read under the shade

65. Have a glow stick party

66. Make music of our own

67. Go to a local festival

68. Write our names in the Beach sand

69. Make our own Playdough and create things

70. Make a sun catcher

71. Get out of our comfort zones

72. See A rainbow

73. Do a good deed

74. Feed the dolphins at Seaworld

75. Make a summer fun scrapbook of everything we did this summer! 

I know it might seem like a lot but I want to have plenty of fun options to do in our area. Things that are memorable and will make this final summer before he heads off to school all that more special for us all! After we do each item I will add the link to to the list so you can click on it and check out the fun we had! 

Hope you guys have a good summer and make lots of happy memories. Hopefully some of these ideas help you plan out your summer of fun! 

For more ideas check me out on Pinterest! 

10 yrs ago today I graduated Highschool

Ten years ago today I graduated High school.... yep time sure does fly. I didn't even feel it go by. It seems too fast, too soon and like I'm not ready to accept that its been 10 years. I have been sorta really kinda definitely dreading this day. I knew it was coming... I was constantly being bombarded with news about the 10 year reunion. The planning..."do you want to decorate? plan? raise funds..etc? " The ticket sales "Are you buying now or at the door?" And finally the invites! 

A lot has changed in ten years... my dreams, wishes, view of life and goals. I'm not the same person from the past and while many will say that not being the me of ten years ago is bad, I proudly object. I wouldn't change who I am today for the person I was. I don't want to live in the past, its not good to dwell. I honestly can say I wouldn't change a thing from my past. Why? I think everything happens for a reason. The good, the bad and through it all you live and learn from your mistakes. If I hadn't gone through all the tumbles that led me down this road, I would never have gotten this miracle in life. I would never have been blessed with my son, this child who is now my world. That's why I wouldn't have my life any other way. 

Strolling down memory lane I went through my old high school pictures. I was so proud when I graduated. I was the first one from my family to ever graduate! My dad dropped out in 9th grade to work and help support his family and my mom never even did one single year in school because she grew up working in Mexico, helping her father to support there family. I was very fortunate that even though we went through hard times I was able to go and have an education. 

Here's some pictures of my High school memories:

My graduation invitations

A few of the fun programs and places I went to with school plus awards

I was in ROTC for 4 years! Part of John Jays AFJROTC Tx 782nd, my spirit senior bags and my High school prom invitation

My 18th Birthday I actually celebrated at work! My first job was at Seaworld San Antonio. I was a photographer there for 4 seasons! For my 18th birthday my mom had talked to my manager and they talked to Seaworld to get permission to bring in mariachis and cake and pizza through the employee area to surprise me at work. I had no idea any of this was going to happen. It was late and I was working behind the counter when all of a sudden these mariachis pop out and sing to me! I wanted to cry! My moms boyfriend is the one singing. It was so special and more so because of all the planning and work my mom put into it. I have so many beautiful high school memories at Seaworld such as this one back when they use to have the Shamu you could get on and take pictures with (Im the one on the front and my friend krystle is behind me), my family all getting kissed by belugas and lots more fun times! 

Here's one of my Senior pictures

My graduating class of 2003 Science &Engineering Academy at John Jay Highschool! And of course finally the reason today is special... A picture of me crossing the  stage and getting my diploma. My High school graduation! 

Happy ten years to all my fellow graduates of 2003! May you all be blessed with happiness in life. That these years have brought you wisdom and strength and many happy memories.