10. Finding that perfect ceramic planter for a new strawberry plant.

9. The challenge of getting to the strawberries before the squirrels do.

8. Buying a new bathing suit cover-up that’s both chic and comfortable.

7. First signs of a flip-flop tan on the top of your feet. 6. Patio umbrellas. 5. A man poised at the barbeque with a fork and tongs in hand. 4. Homegrown tomatoes.

3. Sun-kissed noses and cheeks.

2. The smell of sunscreen.

1. A dip in the pool after a long day at work while the kids practice their dives in the deep end.