Here’s my list of 10 things we love right now:

– Peonies. I’m not sure if it’s the color or the fact that each single flower is so big and looks like a ball. But Eleanor is in love with the these amazing flowers, and picks up the vase several times a day.

– The luxury of staying inside even when it’s really nice weather outside. In Denmark, summer seems to last less than a quick nap, and if the weather is nice and the sun is shining, there’s no doubt that you’ll go outside. And if not, you end up feeling guilty, because there’s a good chance tomorrow will be cold and rainy.

– Picnics. But the again, who doesn’t?

– Homemade popsicles with frozen berries. They are SO delicious and look amazing.

– Our fan. I’ve never been a big fan of fans or aircondition, but when you move to a place where the summer is extremely warm and humid, you get to love both really quickly.

– Governors Island.  A small island without cars and with loads of small galleries and outdoor activities only a short ferry ride away from Brooklyn and Manhattan. This is the most amazing place to spend a relaxing saturday. If you ever visit New York during summer, this is a place you should go see.

– My homemade iced coffee (okay, that’s mostly me). But it tastes delicious and is a good substitute for a normal cup of coffee when the temperature reaches higher than high.

– Playground sprinklers. When the weather gets hot, most New York playgrounds turn on the sprinklers, it’s a convenient opportunity for the kids to cool down.

– Salt Water Sandals. Before moving here, I had never heard about these sandals that come both in kids and adult sizes. They’re fairly cheap, very light weight and the greatest thing about them it that they can be used in water / playground sprinklers.

– Elton John’s Tiny Dancer. Both kids think the song is about a mouse.

Beautiful dress in Liberty print from Christina Rohde.