Memorial Day Recap

As I mentioned yesterday, we had a wonderful holiday weekend. To be honest, I was a little worried that having a baby might make things more on the stressful than fun side. Hauling diapers, changes of clothes, bottles etc down to the beach sounded like it could get complicated for a long weekend. I actually had way more fun with a baby around than I can remember! He loves the beach. My parents said I would fall asleep by the time I got down to the beach as a baby, and Weeks is the same way. Most of the time he wanted to snooze with the peaceful ocean sound in the background. We set up a huge tent each day that he could stay under and also give us some shade. 

Thursday night we celebrated a very special anniversary, my parents! We went to a favorite restaurant and indulged in the s'mores for dessert. Roasting s'mores is the best, isn't it?

{Weeks is also in the corner behind me!}

I hope everyone had beautiful weather like we did, especially in spite of the recent tornadoes. I feel so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.

One of our beach days, I could spend every day like this I think...

Sunday, Stephen and my brother gave me a chance to get out with the girls and do lunch and shopping. Good men, right? When I got back to the beach that afternoon, they had bought American flag bandanas. Look at this sweet thing sporting a bandana. I swear I'm a good Mom.

I have a feeling Weeks will cherish this picture when he is older.

Monday, we took Weeks for his maiden voyage on the boat. Babies do not particularly like life jackets, FYI. Just like any kid I know. His is infant and has a huge piece behind his head to support it and it ends up pulling up around his neck and crowding his face. Poor thing did not enjoy it.

  

Of course, we wouldn't have been able to enjoy such a lovely weekend if it weren't for the men and women who serve and protect our country. Thank you to all of you, and especially thinking of you Grandpa! 

I've been working on our birth story...eek! I hope to finally have it ready this week.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

xo.

Summer Lovin'

Did everyone have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend? We sure did. It was absolutely amazing to really get to relax on the beach for a few days with my boys and the rest of the fam.  I always really, really look forward to the summer holidays and they seem to come and go so fast. Instead of being sad the weekend has come and gone, I'm just going to keep enjoying these sweet summer days. Here's a few outfits for your mini that are perfect for your summer bbq, dinner by the water or on the sand! 

Checkered Plaid Bodysuit /Knit Waist Trouser Shorts / Chambray Anorak Pullover /Ankle Strap Flip Flops / Star Print One Piece / Bow Thong Sandals / Floppy Straw Hat

Hope your week is off to a fabulous start!

xo.

Memorial Day Weekend

 

I know I am a little late on the pictures but I didn't have the heart yesterday to post on a happy weekend when we are so saddened over Stephen's sweet Grandma being in the hospital since Monday morning. {And she actually drove herself there, she is that kind of lady} We are hoping and praying for some good news today and the rest of the week. If there was ever a man that loved his Grandma with all his heart, it is my husband.

 Everyone in the South stay safe and dry in this nasty weather! 

Friday Finds: Memorial Day Weekend

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Summer holidays are my absolute favorite and I am so excited Memorial Day weekend is here. What do you all have in store? I plan on relaxing, going for a few boat rides and making those raspberry beer cocktails {thanks to you all!}.

And lets not forget the reason for this important holiday...thank you to all of those who have served and who are still serving today. Thank you so much.

 Hope you have a safe and fun weekend! xoxo.

psst: the first image is my own, I am happy to create your own personal graphic as commissioned.

 Let me know what you think! :)

Happy Hour Help

Happy Thursday y'all! This week has flown by and I am anxiously awaiting the five o'clock hour tomorrow :) With that being said, who is ready for a cocktail this weekend? We are having a little get together at my parents beach house Sunday night to sort of kick of summer and celebrate the weekend. I am in charge of the cocktail/drink to serve and here is what I have narrowed it down to so far.  Of course we will have beer and wine but we want to serve a yummy drink as an alternative. Give me your votes for what I should serve Sunday night!! 

This one looks delicious and pretty, right?

{Raspberry Beer Cocktail}

I have been wanting to try the oh-so-popular elderflower cocktail...will anyone be excited about this other than me though? Or does anyone have really simple recipe for one?

{Elderflower Champagne Cocktail}

While I am not a huge Daiquiri fan, I love the idea of the red, white and blue drinks with strawberries.

{Daiquiris}

I have never had a white wine sangria but I fell in love with the real thing when we were in Spain last year. Is it good?

{Red White and Blue Sangria}

This one looks simple and I love the name. I'm all about simple.

{Americas Sweetheart}

Alright ladies, give me your votes and let me know what you would like to sip on if you were celebrating summer with us on Sunday night {wish ya were}!

XOXO