Summer Bonfires

     Hello, hello, everyone! How has your Memorial Week been? Half of Lavender Soda (me [Andy] and Lacey) have been visiting family. It's been a great kick-off for summer. We've been enjoying the warm weather and God's green creation! On Sunday, we had a big bonfire with some family members. Bonfires are special memories for me. My family, Lacey, and I would all gather together when I was younger and, over the bonfire, cook hot-dogs and s'mores. So, Sunday's bonfire was reminiscent of the hazy, sunny past-times. 

To set up the bonfire, we first sharpened the sticks for cooking the food on. 

Then, we started the bonfire.

We had to set up stones around the bonfire circle above. 

We also made sure that we had enough kindling and fuel to keep the flames going into the night.

Then, let the fire begin!

Well, maybe...

Of course, it takes a bit of work. :)

After the bonfire was roaring, we decided to do a fun game: water balloon fight!!!

Oh, yes. This looks like fun.

Well, the water balloons went very quickly. And I was far too wet to take pictures. However, it was tons of fun, and we were all soaked by the time we were done. :)

We were also hungry, so it was time to pull out the food and start cookin'! 

We had the sodas (unfortunately, there wasn't any Lavender Soda). :)

We had the ingredients.

Then we just had to cook...

And eat! 

And after our hot dogs, s'mores, and water balloons, we concluded the fun evening with a game of kick-ball. 

I will always look back on that night with the hazy imaginings of sweet memories. It was not only a fun summer thing to do, but I was also able to check three things off of my 2013 Summer Bucket List: 1) have a bonfire, 2) have a water-balloon fight, and 3) eat s'mores. I'm  sure those were on Lacey's bucket list, too. 

So, what are some of your favorite summer memories? Do you love to have bonfires, too? If so, what are some activities you do to make your time special? Thanks for reading everyone. Now, go gather up some family and plan a bonfire!

--Lavender Soda