Do you could have a summer time bucket checklist? Mine features a seaside journey, a lot of ice cream cones, pool visits, and watermelon.
At the highest of my summer time bucket checklist is a visit to the shore! We are heading again to Bald Head Island this yr after a couple of summers at neighboring Oak Island. The ferry to BHI was a nightmare throughout covid, but it surely’s again to regular capability lately (kind of, there are new guidelines making it a bit trickier to pack than normal!)
We’re staying in a repeat home this yr, and are wanting ahead to a slower tempo of life for every week. As gradual as it could actually get with children ages 3, 4, 6, and 10! I’ll be taking the week off of labor so there gained’t be any new weblog posts subsequent week or a publication. See you on the opposite facet with all of the pics from our journey!
Speaking of journey….
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Our Summer Bucket List
Here’s what we’ve been as much as this early summer time season.
Graduating Elementary School
Mazen completed elementary faculty this yr. Yes it’s bizarre that our center faculties are 5+6 grade and seven+8 grade. (They are literally altering it so Birch will do fifth grade at his elementary faculty).
As the oldest in his class, Mazen appears very prepared for a change. We went to a stepping up ceremony at his faculty adopted by a household picnic!
Classic summer time picnic!
Me and my good friend Drew at our elementary commencement (in fifth grade) June tenth, 1994!
The Little Mermaid
Birch went to his second-ever transfer together with cousin Nash, his mom, and Nona. Melissa and I have been probably the most excited! Birch was very nervous and stayed on my lap the entire time (he’s seen the entire cartoon Little Mermaid). I LOVED the film and thought it was even higher than anticipated. All the sparkly, shimmery mermaid colours plus the music and actual individuals – it was all so properly finished. I additionally favored all of the adjustments they made to offer Prince Eric extra of a narrative. I need to see it once more!
The Little Mermaid bubble wand obtained new batteries and bubble resolution and was nice leisure on a heat day!
Chill Time
While each boys might be in camp a lot of the summer time weeks, they every had a couple of week at dwelling earlier than camp began (Birch whereas Mazen was nonetheless at school and Mazen whereas Birch did his first week of camp!)
Mazen is doing all his favourite journey / fishing / fort-building camps once more this yr. And Birch is doing camp by means of his faculty so it’s a seamless and acquainted routine and buddies.
On our day without work Birch and I went for strolling exercises with our podcasts. He listened to a 3 hour “podcast” of Frozen on his Yoto whereas I listened to Ramit. The Yoto Mini makes such an excellent stroller exercise!
Play Date with Friends
Birch and I had our month-to-month playdate with Jamie + Rory! We went to a splash park and to Brazos for lunch – the same old!
New Hat, New Hair, New Trend
As a commencement present, Mazen obtained a model new black hat!
And additionally introduced that he was “ready to cut his bangs” that have been virtually chin size once more! Salon Druknya gave him a pleasant Jonathan Taylor Thomas look I’d have beloved in my center faculty years ; )
Refreshing Summer Drinks
Afterwards Christians pizza and his haircut, we took Nona to Kung Fu Tea! Mazen found the enjoyment that’s bubble tea with a good friend and has taught our entire household about it. I’ve in all probability spent $100 at this place already this summer time (eeek)
Mazen loves the mango slush with mango poppin’ boba added. Birch likes the mango with nothing chewy in it.
My order is the Winter Melon Tea (caffeine free), at 30% sweetness, with a foam milk cap and traditional boba. The texture expertise is unimaginable!!
High Five Sipz
Don’t @ me!! I ordered these Sipz on a whim once I was marketed a free six pack by solely paying delivery. They have only a TOUCH of THC and are an excellent nonalcoholic drink for the summer time. You can “feel it” however only a contact – like one glass of wine – which is about all I can deal with LOL.
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Summer Concerts
Donde estan mis pantalones?
A drink that may knock your pants off at The Bebedero! Thomas and I went earlier than the Charlie Puth live performance and had dinner too.
Charlie Puth
I’ve been a Charlie Puth fan for years, so it was nice to see him near him! A stunning evening for a live performance.
Rivanna River Concert
I’ve additionally been to 2 of the Rivanna River live shows placed on by The Front Porch. Wonderful vibe and setting down by the river.
Birthday Biscuits
Another scrumptious new discover: these Birthday Party Shortbreads by Allen’s Scottish Shortbread! I did a exercise with proprietor Anwar and he gave me this pattern to strive. The shortbread is infused with Harney & Sons birthday tea and it’s pink! This Cville firm is obtainable by means of their web site or by way of Amazon! They have the cutest containers and make nice presents.
Father’s Day
We had a pleasant household dinner for Father’s Day with the Donnes. Perfect evening for a cookout and Nona’s particular blueberry cake!
New! Dark Spot Minimizer + 20% Off Sale
Beautycounter simply launched this new Dark Spot Minimizer this week! If you spend your summers within the solar, this may turn out to be useful for these pesky solar spots. I’ve it working onerous on mine! Use it twice a day after cleaning and earlier than moisturizer. The rubber tip helps you therapeutic massage it in!
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Kath Eats Real Food
We’ve been eating outdoors on the picnic desk on our entrance porch. All was properly and good till I obtained what I feel are spider bites on my leg! Missing our screened in porch.
Chicken Fajitas
Leftover Fajitas as Rice Bowls
Pesto Salmon with Roasted Veg
I really like how Gus’s tail is in all of those photographs. He’s circling the desk like a shark!!
The Best Blue Apron Meal
These rooster focaccia pesto sandwiches are one in all our all-time favourite Blue Apron recipes!!
Summer Soup
And this was a Blue Apron soup that we re-made utilizing our personal components from the grocery retailer as a result of it was so good the primary time.
