Summer Bucket List Recap

I think we really knocked this summer out of the park. The weather was wonderful practically every single weekend and we truly made the most out of every moment. I think 2019 was my favorite summer of my adult life so far! Kip was a great age for diving into adventure. I'm not sure this one can be topped, it was pure bliss.

We checked every single thing off the list!

Picnics

We had multiple picnics during several of our other adventures.

Central Park

Going to CP was the first thing we did on our list. It wasn't even really summer yet! And we hit-up the zoo as well.

Splash Pads

I think we can say that Kip went to at least one splash pad every week this summer. It's just easy when they are at nearly every single park.

Governors Island

We made it out to Governors Island twice this summer and we loved it both times. We're hoping to get out there again this fall before the season ends.

NJ Pool

We made it to the pool twice this summer too!! Two scorching hot days. Thanks to Mandy for a membership!!

Beach Day

We went to Staten Island beach again this summer but I think we can count our little stop at the beach in the Hamptons as well.

Hot Dogs at Coney Island

Gosh this feels so long ago already! We got hot dogs on the boardwalk over Father's Day and Kip got to ride his first amusement park ride.

Bike Rides

Dan gets credit for the bike rides this summer. We went on a surry bike at Governors and bikes the second time we went as well. But Dan actually got his bike out of storage and took Kip a couple of times during the week. We also went as a family this past weekend so we definitely checked that off.

Toy Story 4

We saw Toy Story back in July and it was Kip first time in a theater.

Drive to the Hamptons

We squeezed this one in last minute but we're glad we made the trip.

Anniversary Trip

Dan and I loved our time in Cape May and I cannot wait to go back. It's a super summer happy place for sure.

Kansas and Colorado Vacation

I can't believe on top of everything else we also got to visit both of our families this summer as well!
Lots of memories there.

Park Hop

Our park hop day was a big hit with Kip. We made it to four different parks in one afternoon. We may even try it again this fall. 

Storybook Land

Dan, Mandy, and I all talked about our favorite thing from this summer and we all agreed that Storybook Land was the best. It was a spontaneous trip and a truly magical memory.

All this plus so much more!!

We celebrated birthdays, saw some Broadway shows, ate lots of ice cream, went on walks, Mandy and I enjoyed my summer Fridays from work, we saw family, had visitors, Dan and I went on city dates, we hung out with friends, and lived at the parks. We didn't tire and we didn't stop!! I'm close to conceding to fall but only because we really had the best summer. Hopefully we can carry some adventures into the next season and eagerly anticipate the return of my favorite time of year.