Live in the Now?

Sometimes I wonder if I am always just looking forward to the next thing instead of enjoying the moment. It seems like I am always excited about the weekend, the summer, or the next big event. The thing is my day to day life is great, why don't I just live in the present?

For instance, it has been so beautiful outside lately. I have been planting and watering my flowers, taking my dog for long walks, and playing softball. All things I love...BUT instead all I can think about is school letting out (even though I love my job), going to the lake, river, camping, baseball etc. Mentioning all of the things that I do during the summer just makes me smile. Maybe that is one time each year that I do live in the "now". Do I love the summer so much because I stay in the present or is it really just that great?

Here is a picture to show one reason the summer is SO WONDERFUL!