Good morning!  I can’t believe we finally have made it to summer break.  2024 has had some extremely rocky points for us, but I am optimistic that this summer will be our best one yet and filled with health, sunshine, and time together.  Today’s post is sponsored by Walmart, and I cannot wait to show you what we will be wearing this summer; you won’t believe how high-quality the pieces are.  Walmart makes it easy to dress the entire family, head to toe, for whatever plans you may have.

Me: earrings, ribbed tee 3-pack, shoes. Andrew: Top, shorts, shoes. Brooke: shorts, top, shoes. Knox: shoes, shorts, top, 2-piece set. Skye: Shorts, tank, shoes. Beck: Outfit, shoes.

One of the many reasons I wanted to be a teacher growing up was my deep love for summer and knowing that with that job, I could take the summers off:).  

There is just something about summer:  

*I see approximately 100x more runners and cyclists outside.  

*The fruit and vegetables taste better (GARDEN TOMATOES).  

*Nobody judges me for having a popsicle after every meal.  

*Mornings are way less stressful, attempting to get everyone to where they need to be on time.  

*Everyone emerges from their winter hibernation happier than ever.  

I could go on and on about why summer trumps every other season (remember, we don’t have humidity here, and I’m sure my tune would change if we did, ha).  Okay, one more…. I’m just so happy to have put my winter running gloves away for five months.  

I thought I would include a few of my summer bucket list items today and would love to read yours in the comments!  

*Go scuba diving with Andrew

*St. George with the kids at least twice

*Hike to the saddle of Mt Timpanogos with the whole family (Brooke’s heel needs to improve!)

*Camp (my kids honestly choose camping over Disneyland)

*Give back to Primary Children’s Hospital by bringing meals for the families

*Mountain bike as a whole family (on a trail that is easy enough that I don’t go over my handlebars again)

*Weekly outdoor movie night and night games with the kid’s friends at our house.

*Require everyone to take showers at night because we are all so dirty from being outside all day (<–more of a goal than a bucket list item)

Now let me share some of the outfits we will be wearing over and over again this summer as we accomplish some of these bucket list items:

You will not believe how cute the kid’s clothes are at Walmart. Kids grow so fast and stain everything, I am now hooked on getting there things from Walmart because they are the cutest and the prices feel too good to be true. 

Beck: Crocs, the most adorable 6-piece mix-and-match set (9 different outfits for $12). Skye:  Sneakers, outfit. 

I want to live in this denim coverup. This sunhat and these sandals will also be part of my summer uniform!

These sneakers —> They’re so comfortable and just $19! I got a pair for Brooke, too, and she agrees that they should cost more than they do.

You will not find a better price for the cutest boxy T-shirt ($9) or these shorts, which you would NEVER guess were just $12.  

The shorts also come in the cutest colors and are similar to all the shorts I have spent much more on.    

This seamless sports bra will convert you to Walmart fashion the second it touches your skin.

Walmart has us covered for outfits, now we just need to plan some dates for us to dress up for:). 

Me: Dress, sandals Andrew: Top, shorts, shoes

Happy shopping!  Thank me later for finding your new favorite outfits for the whole family at fantastic prices;)

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I would love to hear about your summer plans!

Do you have any summer races this year? Does your area have many summer races?

I would love to hear some things on your summer bucket list!