Summer...please get here

This weekend has been pretty mild here in NC, especially since the beginning of the week got into the low 20s at night..boooo.  I am in no way a cold weather person, my thoughts are if I want to be somewhere cold I will travel there.  I am much more of a warm weather gal, the heat and humidity don't bother me at all.

I'm looking forward to the days where it doesn't get dark until 9:30 and we can sit outside with friends and enjoy the warm summer weather.  Of course with thoughts of warm summer nights I am dreaming of creating a wonderful outdoor space to do just that.  Here's some of got on my mind.

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These last two are of our work in progress deck and yard with a cameo of our black lab mix Kiwi.  :)  She's so cute.