Summer Memories



I was so excited to have the summer off to spend with my baby boy this year. I knew we would have fun and make memories, but I didn't realize how much closer I would grow to my son by getting to spend so much more time with him. By the end of the summer, he was attached to my hip and both he and I struggled a little with me going back to work. I loved every single moment, even though it meant never sleeping in - LOL! We had many pancake breakfasts, picnics at the school farm, trips to the park, days spent at the pool, play dates and outings with friends, and days spent cuddling, giggling, and dancing around the house. I'm already counting down the days until I can pretend to be a stay-at-home mommy again! Don't get me wrong - I love my job! - but what parent wouldn't want to spend all their time with their child if they could?! This was definitely the best summer ever.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wish we could do it all over again, baby! Can't wait till next summer. Or at least, a snow day or two so we can make some memories in the snow ;-)

 

A Day in Gettysburg

This post is long over-due, but if you lived a day in my crazy, chaotic, hectic life, you'd totally understand why. I barely have a moment to breathe these days, but that's another blog post in itself!

 

Wayyy back in early August, the hubby and I took Jesse on a day trip to Gettysburg. We haven't had a vacation together since our honeymoon (he's not a big fan of going away, I usually just travel with girlfriends). However, with a baby now, I think it's important to set aside time to spend together as a family. Granted, a vacation at this stage of the game isn't quite feasible yet. So, instead of going away for a few days, we decided just to take a day trip to Gettysburg. I've been dying to sink my toes in some sand, but the hubby is a history buff and Gettysburg is much closer than the beach... so, he wins this time!

 

We actually had a great time. We started out at the visitor's center. We watched a film and then toured the museum. Afterwards, we stopped at the gift shop and bought an audio CD for a driving tour of the battlefield. It ended up being the perfect option for us. We leisurely drove from landmark to landmark, while the narrator explain what had happened in that particular part of the battlefield. Jesse enjoyed the ride, and we would stop every now and then to get him out for a stroller ride. We had a great day, just the three of us. Lots of passersby commented on how adorable our baby was. One little girl just couldn't pull herself away from him. Already a lady's man ;-)

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 



Insta-Beach

Hi, friends! I just returned from a five-night stay at the beach. For the first two nights, I stayed with my friend Amy at a condo with her family. Then, my mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law drove down to the beach and met me for the next three nights for our annual girls' trip to the beach. I had a *blast* hanging out with Amy for a few days, and my time spent with my family did not disappoint, either. We usually end up laughing until we cry many times during our annual trip to the beach.

Here are some Instagram pics that I captured on my phone during my stay at the beach.

Enjoy :)

Goodbye, Home!

All packed up and ready to go...



Sandy Point State Park, Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Early morning sky

Kiddos riding the rides

The Ferris Wheel

Overcast morning sky

On our way to Assateague Island

Wild horses and ponies on the beach



De Lazy Lizard... Girl's Night Out!

Out with Amy for the evening <3

Mornings on the boardwalk

Kites



All that luggage for 3 days... ha!

Yummm...

The view from our room

Sites on the boardwalk

Boardwalk fun

No caption necessary :)

Pure bliss...

Toes in the sand

Best fries on the boardwalk!



Me!

My Momma!

Connie, my Mother-In-Law

Jamie, my Sister-In-Law





Beach read :)

Nose in my book



A gorgeous day

The Candy Kitchen... lollypops!

The Candy Kitchen... truffles!

Sunrise on the last morning





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