Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thursday Looks

ONE - white jeans and I love the wide leg. Easy to throw on a top and feel put together. ​$70


TWO - this skirt with the white cropped tee I posted about a bit ago


THREE - been looking for some shorts that are comfortable and look a little neater than cut offs  

FOUR - I have this top in another pattern and LOVE it. Super cool this time of year but can layer later.

FIVE - because cereal bowls (or cottage cheese bowls in my house) don't need to match the rest of your dishes


Wednesday, July 15, 2026

11 Year Old Gift Basket

​Ever since Molly Anne saw my friend Hilary's present for one of her girls friends, she has wanted a "gift basket" for her birthday. 

I got a teal bin from Dollar General then went to town on things she would like or wanted on her "would like" list! The wrapped things were a red white and blue needoh, a sincerely yours lip gloss and a bubble face wash! She loved it!


Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Molly Anne's Birthday

​When we got back to the beach, we celebrated Molly Anne's birthday as she had turned 11 at camp!

Beachwaver curling iron was her fav! Second to her gift basket. More on that tomorrow! 


It was fun celebrating! 

Monday, July 13, 2026

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!

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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 


Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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 

Monday, July 6, 2026

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!