With the official start to summer coming next week, I thought we’d sit down as a family and create our very first Branstad Summer Bucket List. I rarely get time to draw these days, so I took some time over the weekend (after the boys were in bed) to work on my hand-lettering and illustration. I mocked up the bucket list below and plan on having it transferred to a poster to hang up at the house so Ev can help check the boxes as we accomplish our list over the summer.

Visit Adel Family Aquatic Center
Catch a fish
Enjoy Camp Branstad
Go to a farmer’s market (like Downtown Farmer’s Market or Dogpatch Urban Gardens)
Attend the Haas Family Reunion
Watch a fireworks show
Visit Jester Park Natural Playscape
Eat fresh produce from our garden
Celebrate Fitz’s 1st birthday
Have a bonfire + eat smores

I’m so excited to check all of these off of our summer to-do list! I’ve even made it easier for you to make one of your own. Download the PDF below and start to plan your family’s summer bucket list today!

I’d love to hear all about your list. Share in the comments what you are adding to yours.