SUMMER 2026 Bucket List

 I came up with a summer bucket list with Brittany and the tinys (Saleima, Metuli, Salani). Some things were just my goals; some were for all of us. Either way, it was a great summer!


BUCKET LIST

1. Read More Books (Me) ✅

Okay but this goal was one that I was super proud of. I've wanted to get back into reading so I made it a goal to read more books this ummer. I am proud to say I exceeded my expectations lol

The last book (We Were the Lucky Ones) especially was a pretty thick book and even I doubted if I would get through it. All three books were awesome reads! I'm happy to be getting back into reading. 


2. Sew Something (Me) ☒ Never happened lol

3. Crochet Something ✅ - Saleima took the cake on this! She made a flower, an octopus, and a hat for her octopus. Metuli and Lani learned how to crochet a line but didn't finish a project. This kept them occupied for a good week though lol 



4. Go on Hikes ✅ - Thank you Aunty Penny and Uncle Vjal for taking the kids on hikes this summer. I'm pretty sure they hiked a few times lol Somehow I never made it on these hikes. I'm counting my little hike at ward camp as my one hike lol



5. Try a new Recipe ✅I can't remember specifically which things I tried making but I know I tried a few new recipes. 

6. Try a new Bread Recipe☒ 

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