Victory

The smell of smoke drifting from fire pits in the country.

Rubbing eyes as we roll into our sleeping bags.

Touching the ground with bare feet as we run and catch fireflies.

The sweet surprise of chocolate and marshmallows mixed together.

This is what summer was made for.

The color tone getting darker with splashes of water against the skin.

Natural hair and dirty feet accompany freedom and warmth.

­­­­­Spontaneous road trips and catching up on days lost.

Late nights talking about life, and the future. 

This is what summer was made for. 

Walking barefoot across parking lots, to large, packed vehicles. 

Sitting on the bar stool eating ice cream with friends.

Dropping towels on beach chairs, rushing over to do a cannonball. 

Admiring the sunsets from atop a mountain. 

Hiking through the mountains, admiring God's glory.

This is what summer was made for. 

Campfires and lei's around the neck.

Stopping by the snack shop to grab an ice cream or two. 

Holding onto the tube for dear life, trying not to do a belly flop off the side. 

Making pretzels at the lodge and drinking fresh lemonade. 

Sitting on the beach, reading from God's word. 

Here’s to Summer 2015 ♥️