From coast to coast... to coast.

Summer. So many good thoughts pop into my head when i hear that word - watermelon, beach, lake, grass, sunglasses, HEAT!, sand, fishing (although my brother is the only one doing that these days), snow cones, blue skies  - ok ok that's enough. The point is... summer is cool (not literally unless you live in Alaska). With the exception of 100 degree temperatures and suppressing humidity, i really do love summer. And this summer has got to be one of my favorites because i got the chance to visit all three coasts in the good ole U.S. of A.

Coast 1: Gulf of Mexico, Carillon Beach, Florida

Winner: prettiest water

Loser: hottest water

Coast 2: Pacific Ocean, San Diego, California

Winner: biggest waves

Loser: coldest water

Coast 3: Atlantic Ocean, Falmouth, Massachusetts

Winner: prettiest view (Martha's Vineyard)

Loser: most seaweed

Its been quite a summer... and it ain't over yet! But this thing i did... dipping my toes in the three bodies of water that surround us... was actually about more than just water. I spent each trip with some pretty amazing (and my favorite!) people. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to spend time with my immediate family, my boyfriend's friends and family, and my extended family. The people definitely made the trips worthwhile... but getting a tan and cooling off in the salty water wasn't bad either :)