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August 20, 2018

Summer Highlights

August 20, 2018

As our summer comes to a close, I wanted to share some of the highlights from the past few months. Davis started kindergarten this past week, and Ridge will go to preschool starting after Labor Day. Our summer days were crazy with both of them home, but I am thankful for the slower schedule and extra family time. Because I have not shared much on here, I thought I would try and catch up a bit.

Davis finished his soccer season and swim lessons. Todd was able to coach the last bit of the season after he recovered from surgeries.

summer highlights 2018; Davis soccer summer highlights 2018; Davis soccer

summer highlights 2018; Davis swim

We spent a day at the lake with our cousins.

summer highlights 2018; lake day

I had a few nights out for food tastings.

summer 2018 highlights

We spent time at the pool with our friends.

summer 2018 highlights

We played outside, went for bike rides, ran through the sprinkler, took Kenan for walks, and tried to dodge the mosquitoes.

summer 2018 highlights

I catered a birthday party.

gluten free chocolate cupcakes with vanilla cream cheese buttercream; gluten free cupcake recipe

I learned to love hot yoga. And Todd and I did a lot of driveway workouts (they’re all in an instagram highlight, and I gave lots of details in my last post).

I was on the news a couple more times.

summer 2018 highlights; WBTV news segment

We bought local peaches, veggies, and ice cream.

summer 2018 highlights

I took the boys to the zoo and to visit my grandparents.

summer 2018 highlights

We took the boys to see Paw Patrol Live.

summer 2018 highlights; Paw Patrol Live

summer 2018 highlights; Paw Patrol Live

We went to Grammy and Granddaddy’s neighborhood pool, and the boys rode on the golf cart as much as possible.

summer 2018 highlights

Davis went to golf camp.

summer 2018 highlights; Davis golf camp

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. We had s’mores and shot off fireworks in our back yard.

summer 2018 highlights

My dad and Todd’s dad both spent time in the hospital. Thankfully they both recovered well. But let’s just say that our families are “over” having people we love in the hospital. Too much of that this year.

We had family over for meals.

I took the boys to the beach over July 4th to spend time with lots of family.

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We went to Anne Springs Close Greenway for an adventure on the trails. Ridge got to see lots of his favorite animal! Davis wore all camo (his favorite).

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My parents kept the boys so that Todd and I could attend an engagement party in Raleigh.

summer highlights 2018

We celebrated Kenan’s 10th birthday.

summer highlights 2018; Kenan's 10th birthday

We had our family beach week in Surf City (Topsail Island) with my parents! Then my brother and his girlfriend came down for the last few days. It’s always one of the best weeks of the year. This time some of our friends were down there, so we had extra fun!

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I took the boys up to visit my bestie, Casey. She brings her kids to NC every summer for a couple of months. They live in France, so this is their time to visit family. We always love getting to see them!

summer highlights 2018; visiting Casey summer highlights 2018; visiting Casey

We celebrated Todd’s birthday with our supper club group and a night at the Duke Mansion here in Charlotte!

summer highlights 2018; supper club

summer highlights 2018; Todd's birthday Duke Mansion

Then we got Davis ready for kindergarten and had lots of back to school events! Cannot believe the time has come for him to be in school. We are on day 3, and so far, so good.

summer highlights 2018; Davis kindergarten

It was a sweet summer, and I’m so thankful for all of the memories made!

 

 

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Charlotte native, wife to my college sweetheart, and mama to two little boys! Passionate about healthy eating, family-friendly recipes, entertaining, and overall wellness. Often found in my kitchen, surrounded by toy cars and chaos created by my sons! Rely heavily on coffee, dry shampoo, prayer, and texts with my girlfriends.

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