They're Back!

Just a boy that's ready to see his little people! Best part of the weekend was we got the kids back on Friday from camp! ​They had been gone for a month!

We took Skiff with us to pick them up. Molly Anne wrote Skiff so many letters!

Got Grady first - that was what we all decided before drop off. We took him last and picked him up first. Molly Anne preferred that so she could be at camp longer and she knew Grady was a bit apprehensive about 4 weeks! He had the  best time. When we pulled in, he was still in his cabin and his counselor said he wasn't ready to leave it yet. When we finally saw Grady he said he wasn't getting in the car! I'd say camp was a success for him! He LOVED it!

Then we got our Molly Anne!

Skiff was the star of the show. All of the counselors and other campers loved him too!

Molly Anne was ready to come home but she is a camp lifer! She accomplished so many ranks this year! We are proud of her too!

We always take a blanket and or sweatshirt because they're not used to air conditioning. They haven't had it for a month. Grady took a 20 min nap! They make them sleep a good amount there so neither of them were totally zonked. 

And then the laundry commenced at the beach where my dryer leaves a lot to be desired! But I got it done! Took an entire day of constant loads. 3 sets of sheets, 4 sets of towels and 2 weeks of clothes per kiddos! (They do laundry 2 times at camp for them and return it all nice and folded)!

Until next year!

Classics

​ONE - I rarely wear pink clothes so I think pink kicks are extra cool because they match so many outfits! These are on sale and I'm obsessed.

TWO - a very easy top to wear in this heat! And I like it with the skirt below!

THREE - this necklace is SO cute. Pair with any white top and any shorts, jeans or whatever. 

FOUR - super into long skirts right now with a simple top. $48

FIVE - anyone tried this thick waisted white chill skirt? Def not for working out but super cute with pink shoes above!

SIX - one more because I couldn't not include this great top 

To Do List

I have had lots of things on my to do list while the kids are at camp! Some I've gotten done and others I haven't. Maybe I'll get more knocked off the list this summer.

• Clean out pantry - mostly done
  
• Clean out upstairs hall closet - I don't know if this really needs to be done. 
  
• Clean fridge - done
  
• Camp photo albums from last year and this year - I need to print pictures and I want to put all of their pics in albums!
  
• Plan Molly Anne's birthday party - almost done
  
• Get and wrap gifts for Molly Anne - done
  
• Rotate mattress - done
  
• Clean up kids school stuff - done
  
• Thank you notes to all of the kind people that did things for us when mom passed - done about 40. Have 26 to go. 
  
• Alterations for Grady's animal that Skiff messed up 
  
• Order frames and prints for Grady's room - almost done, would like to hang these 
• Clean out Molly Anne's closet and drawers - done
• Clean up Grady's room - halfway done 

July 4th Weekend

July 4th weekend started at my neighbor's home in Charlotte watching a World Cup game except I didn't get the red white and blue memo! It was so much fun though! ​

Down to Ocean Isle! Skiff enjoying the parade!

Our friends Benjy and Jess joined us since the kids were still at camp! Walking on the east end. 

July 4th night I made grouper, steamed shrimp, hashbrown casserole, corn and Caesar salad! Oh and Boat Dip appetizer - so good with Fritos. 

We missed Molly Anne so much on her birthday!! But I loved this photo from camp!

Fireworks from Hilary's new house!

And back to work we go!

Molly Anne is 11!

​Molly Anne turns 11 today! She is living it up at camp right now and loving every bit of it. I hate we aren't with her today but I am so happy she is happy! Here are some things about her:

1. She is friends with everyone and I love that about her! 

2. She is smart but also sporty. Well rounded is the name of her game.

3. She is loving field hockey these days and plans to try out for the middle school team. She played tennis this past spring on our club's team. 

4. She loves all of the Sephora and Target junk - body wash, skin care, lotion etc. I don't let her get too crazy with it all but she enjoys it. 

5. She is kind, considerate and caring. 

6. She LOVES Grady. And Skiff! 

7. She is a super great swimmer and loves the beach. 

8. She loves sweets more than salty! Ice cream and sunset slush galore!

9. She appears to be musically and artistically inclined! She's been playing piano and going to try percussion in the 6th grade band. 

10. She loves clothes and jewelry and all of the girlie things! So fun.  

We love her soooooo much! Yes, we watched the fireworks from the hospital overlooking uptown Charlotte back in 2015! 

Four Finds

Four finds to ease back into things! I haven't looked at websites or in stores in FOREVER! 

ONE - blue gingham shirt ​

TWO - looks like pottery barn but is Target!

THREE - a bubble vase $12

FOUR - into the house decor and feel like I need this for my square ottoman 

Menu Planning for the 4th

​I keep seeing all of these cute things to make for the 4th! 

One of my favorites so far is muddled raspberries at the bottom of a cup, fill with ice, add lime seltzer, top with blueberries. So red white and blue and a good mocktail!

I've also been seeing so many pasta salad recipes that look a bit different. I may end up making this one that I've made a zillion times. It was my mom's. 

Speaking of recipes. I went through alllll of her books and handwritten ones and brought the good stuff home! I'm so happy to have found a few originals that I didn't already have. 

Back to meal planning. I'm thinking we will do a fish and shrimp night with salad and maybe sliced tomatoes or corn. 

Maybe a taco night with tons of options - soft and hard tacos, sheet of nachos and all of the fixings.

And maybe a low country boil? 

Also, thinking about lunch ideas and may try the Hawaiian roll Italian sliders. 

Oh and my friend Lisa recently made coconut margaritas and I feel like I need to try that!