They say that summer in the pacific northwest starts after the 4th of July.  And that's pretty much true.  Our forecast for the next few days is mid 80's and sunny.  Finally.

Laying in the grass, looking at the blue sky, and listening to a lawnmower.  That is summer to me.

I love the color of the trees against the sky.

Blue sky leads to this

The sky was not blue on the 4th.  Notice the flag blowing?  It was windy.  And cold. 

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