Blogversation 2012: What did you love about summer when you were a child?

Throughout this year, several bloggers will engage in a conversation here and on their blogs — asking questions of each other and responding. Others are absolutely welcome to join the conversation, as well. Learn more about the ladies of Blogversation 2012.
This week’s topic feels so perfect — as I’m posting it, it seems the whole eastern half of the country is melting under record highs, and I’m remembering steamy summer days when I’d run through Dad’s sprinkler then squeal with delight when I heard the bells of the ice cream man approaching.
Amy Throndsen, on Twitter as @amyserves, asks these sweet, summery questions:

Since summer is in full swing, I’m wondering what was one of your favorite things about summer when you were a child?  What are some of your summer fun activities now?
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