Life Lately

Life lately has been full of summer camp, shopping, dressing up, Chick-Fil-A, and playing at the pool.  We are really getting into the swing of summer around here and just enjoying all the (mostly) nice weather that we have been having.

Snuggling with her Dad on Father's Day

Elizabeth started a week-long camp on Monday

She was a little excited!

I've had lots of one-on-one time with my baby this week :)

She loves to ride the truck at Toys R Us

This week, I've pulled out the castle they got from Santa on our rainy days

Little sister likes to play peek-a-boo with it :)

May I present Queen Elsa...

Tuesday morning, the little and I headed to Chick-Fil-A for breakfast

One of our local stores is giving away a breakfast item every Tuesday in June

 

She ate half her sausage biscuit, I was very impressed

While Caroline was napping on Tuesday, Elizabeth and I made chocolate chip muffins

This is a before picture, I have no idea why I don't have an after picture. Ha!

Back in the spring I ordered us some fun floats for the pool.

This is the one Elizabeth picked out.

We had a mommy-oldest daughter day at the pool on Wednesday afternoon

The kids around here didn't get out of school until today, so it was just us at the pool

Us and our giant duck :)

Taking a little rest/snack break

Love this picture! Just pure, simple happiness :)

This morning before camp, I had a cat and a queen our living room

Caroline was posing and Elizabeth stepped into the picture.

Already photo-bombing at four-years-old.

Oh hello.

 I let Caroline ride more rides today

 Don't tell Elizabeth :)

 We picked Elizabeth up from camp this afternoon and collected all of her art projects

This one is one of my favorites!

 And more dress-up all afternoon

Love these two cute girlies!

Happy Thursday y'all!

Super Doubles

Super Doubles started back today at Harris Teeter and I am here to report that the items are got are completely random.  I did get a ton of baby stuff- diapers, snacks, etc., but otherwise it was a complete random collection of two trips to the store.

Here is what I got:

 Trip One

Trip Two

(5) Bags of diapers
(4) Bags of chips
(4) Containers of puffs
(2) Bags of frozen rolls
(6) Boxes of squeezies
(2) Lysol wipes
(1) Bottle of men's shampoo
(1) Bottle of men's body wash
(2) Tooth pastes
(1) Tooth brush
(4) Taco seasonings
(4) Bottles of mouth wash
(2) Boxes snickers ice cream bars
(1) Box of M&M ice cream sandwiches
(1) Box of frozen fruit bars
(2) Packages of breakfast sausage
(1) Bag of frozen meatballs
(1) Bag of frozen dinner
(1) Box of oreo snacks

Total spent: $58.96 (in two trips)

Total saved: $120.79

Happy Wednesday y'all!

Summer of 2016 Bucket List!

We finally got around to making our annual summer bucket list!  Elizabeth and I have enjoyed doing this for the past few years and I am looking forward to Caroline joining us soon.  Some items on our summer bucket list we have already completed and some we have a while to look forward to.  Here is our poster:

Our list includes (in no particular order):

Go to Vacation Bible School
Swim at the pool
Go out for ice cream
Go Bowling
Go to the movies
Pool party at Kylie's house
Make s'mores
Swim at the lake house
Go to the zoo
Go to Georgia
See Sam get baptized
Fly to Texas
Go to the beach
Feed the ducks
Go to camp
See Annalise get baptized
Meet Baby Sam
Take a day trip somewhere
Go on a boat ride
Have a picnic at the National Mall

Happy second day of summer!

Happy Tuesday y'all!

Father's Day!

Our Father's Day started off interesting, progressed into more interesting, had a bit of an upturn, then turned bad, but ended great!

It started with Ben being in Pennsylvania for his cousin's wedding.  He slept in a little on Sunday, packed up, had breakfast, and got on the road to head home.

Once Ben was "on the road" is when things got interesting...

First- there was a car blocking (stopped horizontal to traffic) the two different ramps for the Pennsylvania turnpike.  Ben could only go to the right to get around the stopped car, which then had him going west on the turnpike instead of east.  Twenty minutes later, and he was finally going the right direction.

Second- Ben stopped to get gas and wanted to wipe off his windshield with the squeegee at the gas station.  Well, he couldn't use it because a man was washing his ENTIRE car with the squeegee.  Doors, windows, hood, bumpers, EVERYTHING.  See, more interesting stuff... ;)

Once Ben got back on the road, he stopped a little later for lunch and the Wendy's that was opened two weeks ago was completely shut down, boarded up, sign gone.  (Sidenote, Wendy's is Ben's favorite fast food)

Ben got home over an hour after his original ETA but we enjoyed a few kid free minutes while the girls were napping/resting.  Then we opened presents, had brownies, and headed to the pool for a few hours!  *upturn*

After the pool we headed home for Ben's father's day dinner- deep fried onion rings, french fries, ravioli, chicken bites, and mozzarella sticks.  We got the oil out, pulled out the food, set-up the deep fryer...and it wouldn't turn on!!! :( 
*turned bad*  We fed the girls and then debated on what to do.

After the girls were in bed, we decided to grill hotdogs and enjoy cocktails on the deck.  We stayed up eating, drinking, and chatting until almost midnight and had the most wonderful and relaxing evening together.
*Ended great*

Here are some pictures of our adventures :)

 Ben's Father's Day goodies

We filled his growler, Elizabeth and I made brownies, Elizabeth left him her swim class certificate, Elizabeth also made him a post card, and his presents.

 I was so happy to see Ben, I took a picture of him as he opened the door :)

 These girls LOVE their Dad

 Elizabeth picked out the card all by herself

 Godiva dark chocolate bar

And a new hose :)

Happy Father's Day honey!

We love you!

Friday Favorites!

It's Friday!!

We love Friday around here!  

Here are some of my favorites from this week:

1. Lunch with these two is always a favorite

2. Playing at the playground is a favorite for them

Jumping off things is Elizabeth's favorite thing :)

3. Clinique face sunscreen is always my favorite!

4. Diet coke and rice krispy treats is my favorite snack right now :)

Happy Friday y'all!

Life Lately

Life lately has been full of sunshine!  We have been enjoying our time outside every day by eating outside, playing on the driveway, going to playgrounds, and swimming in the pool.  Here is a little look at life lately...

 On Monday we had Alice and Evie over for a bit.

The girls played outside on the driveway with Kellan and Ellis and then we did lunch on the deck.

 My sister-in-law, Lolly, has been making kabobs this summer so I thought I would make some too.

I always love getting a little inspiration by seeing what other people are making. :)

 Tuesday night the girls ate dinner on the deck.

Ben and I ate dinner on the deck after they were asleep :)

 Wednesday I marinated AND grilled pork chops all by myself :)

This is kinda a big deal in our house because I leave the grill to Ben

AND I'm not a huge pork chop fan, but these boneless pork chops were excellent!

 Garlic pepper green beans, mac n' cheese, and pork chops.

Yum!

 Even the girls ate their pork chops

(this recipe must be repeated) :)

Today we ran by Elizabeth's school to pay her tuition and they were selling uniforms.

I grabbed this one in a 4T because I know she will be in 5T by the second month of school.

I cannot believe my big girl is starting school in a few months. Yikes! 

Happy Thursday y'all!