We celebrate the changing of seasons in our home. We are outside throughout the year, and we like to take time to appreciate our world.
We started the day with cinnamon star bread (OK, really it wasn’t done until like 10:30, so it was more of a second breakfast, but we can pretend for a blog post that I am so with it and together I have fresh baked bread ready for breakfast in the morning, right?). The kids and I headed out to a state park to hike and play on the playground equipment.
After the hike I did five loads of laundry while the kids played PAW Patrol and begged to play on their tablets. I kept meaning to spin, but I got distracted playing around on my phone. I’m telling you this so you don’t think we have a totally peaceful and calm solstice.
Dinner was sun bread filled with olive tapenade with whipped feta dip. We made s’mores and lit sparklers and reminded ourselves that winter isn’t so bad when you wear the right layers. It also helps when you have good wine, good food, a great family, and friends to hang out with.
I hope that you are finding more light in your lives as the northern hemisphere returns to more light. If you are in the southern hemisphere, enjoy your summer solstice, and send some summer sun my way.
mildlygranola 
Your post is so joyful, I love it! What a fun way to spend the solstice (which passed me by without me realising). But it’s good to wake up today knowing it’s going to be a wee bit lighter each day now.
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My daughter’s family also celebrates the solstice. I love your comment about winter and wearing layers. As in many situations in life, being dressed for the weather improves one’s experiences.
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Sounds like an awesome Solstice, even if you did not spin 😉
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I get excited with the solstice. The thought of longer days gives me hope.
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And what’s wrong with a second breakfast???
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That sounds like such a wonderful day! I love celebrating the changing of the seasons and all that the different times of year have to offer 🙂 And second breakfast is a great way to celebrate!!
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And I’m reminded again what an amazing mom you are! Your children are so lucky ❤️
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Thank you so much. That is very kind of you to say.
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