: What I love Wednesday :

Good Morning Lovelies!!! This post was all ready to go yesterday when my internet wasn't working to post it and then my day got away on me by sitting by the pool ;)

:So here is my list of items I love right now:

Lulu&Drew, a girlfriend of mine who has an amazing style and delightful soul has started painting and has decided to share her talent with us...find her on FB or Etsy! Love it Steph!

My girlfriend Amanda has just recently started an Avon business...I've have found quite a few things that I have loved...this blush and shimmer mineral powder is one of those things, if you want one too contact Amanda via her page on FB


No these next three items are all from the same Hudsons Bay Collection --- they get me in the mood for FALL, my most favorite time of the year!

And last but not least I have found a decaf coffee that I love, Kirkland brand but roasted by Starbucks, have no idea what that means but I do know it's DARN good and CHEAP


We're still enjoying a beautiful break from the everyday...today on the schedule is paddle boats, pool time and hopefully some back to school shopping!

Have a wonderful day Lovelies, hope you're going to get a moment to enjoy the sun!

{XoXo}

: Beach Cabin :

We had a great opportunity to get away for a much needed break {just after we moved into the basement} to spend some time at our friends beach cabin...it's such an inviting place {see photo below of what we're greeted with}

The kids {and adults alike} played on the beach by the campfire

Our friends MJ & Coby along with JJ and Kylee {their youngest daughter}

Such a beautiful piece of property, it's been in their family for 30+ years!

We didn't have the most fabulous weather the whole time, but even the rain couldn't hamper us going out and "adventurizing" on the beach. We found mussels, crabs, purple starfish and the list goes on! We were playing hands on with God's creation and it was SO fun!

Drying off and playing in the beach cabin

And preparing meals, and eating meals and snacking...

Even early morning pancake preparation - ha ha!

One afternoon we ventured out to the local street market and Rock Falls...

I'll be back with the rest of the trip tomorrow. Today we're camping, enjoying more of the beautiful creation we're surrounded with!

Happy Monday Lovelies! I've got some great posts coming this week, here's to hoping I can keep up and on top of all of the posts I have in the works ;)

Oh and I'm saying a prayer today for Jack Layton's family, so sad that cancer stole him too early.

{XoXo}

: Simply Sweet Summer :

In between my mid Summer "spaz attack" we have quite enjoyed the fruits of this season..coming in the form of a white bowl full of cherries:

My new beach tote from Mr. L & the Boys:

Slices of ice cold watermelon with a dash of fluer de sel - oh ME oh MY!

After having a near death experience via drowning to most of my white&green potted plants, my Marm bought me some new ones to help fill the gaps...and apparently I'm an okay parent as they haven't died yet!

Garden fresh peas {not from my garden} but delish and fresh non the less!

French lemonade late in the afternoon while chilling on a blanket and reading a book is pretty much pure bliss {until your child turns the sprinkler on you!}! And the fact that I got these awesome bottles to keep once I drink the lemonade makes me even happier...AND I got them on sale for $2/bottle makes me absolutely ecstatic!

Enjoying family, warm Summer sun & amazing food in the garden...also another thing I've enjoyed...

Hope you're finding joy in the little things that fill your Summer days!

I'm off to a day full of the normal stuff like lining up back to school doctor/dental appointments, banking, grocery shopping but then I get to top off the day out for coffee with a friend! Enjoy your Friday Lovelies!

{XoXo}

: Camping :

One day last week my parents {in case you don't know/remember, we moved out of our house on July 1st...and have since been in my parents basement suite} bought the boys a tent to play in, it was super easy to set up and the boys were just SO excited!

All the details including a mini cooler with snacks and drinks - HA!

Just before they saw it

Realizing what the surprise was...

And checking out the digs!

Really nothing's more exciting then their very OWN tent!

All zipped in enjoying their new digs!

And yes, I brought out a little t.v. and a dvd player for them so they could watch a new movie until sunset...which means they were up until 10 pm, then fell into a sound sleep in the tent - There was a bit of frustration when JJ woke at 6 am and figured out that he wasn't still in the tent!

Thanks Grammie & Grampy for the great tent & memories for our boys!

{XoXo}

: What I Love Wednesday ~ Summer Edition :

Feels like it's been eons since I posted a "What I Love" post...so here's what I'm loving this August!

: About the things I Love :

• The Help - Read the book {Loved it!} Saw the movie last night, absolutely wonderful!
  
• Macarons {finally mastered the perfect recipe this summer}
  
• Fresh cut flowers
• Organic Coconut oil to stay moisturized, gives the nicest glow to tanned legs
  
• Oh, and the local berries this Summer have been fabulous
• And my favorite go-to natural nail polish for both my fingers and toes, I know, I'm boring - oh well!
• Rosary Necklace -- looking for an authentic one, have yet to find one at the antique market...will keep looking till I do!
  
• MK Fragrance : Loves it! Oh my!
  
• Benefit High Beam, this stuff is a secret weapon shhhh don't tell anybody!
  
• CoCo Quote, thought this was a great quote, couldn't help but post it!
  

: What are some of your favorite things this Summer? I would love to know! :

It's an absolutely gorgeous day and I'm on my way to getting organized for September, feels good...crazy that it's almost that time again, but as you know...it's my favorite time of the year!

{XoXo}

: JJ's Graduation :

: At the end of June we celebrated Jacob's preschool graduation, he was just a tad bit excited about this very small {BIG} milestone in his life. Something that made it extra special was that he got to be on stage with his buddy Karter, we heard about his excitement days before and after the event! :

: The kids performed for us, well all the other kids, but mine - HA! He just stood there stone faced and watched until the end of the song, and if we didn't clap he would point to us and say "CLAP!" - Seriously hilarious! :

: Here he is with one of his three teachers getting his certificate...and if we didn't already know it he wants to be a train conductor when he grows up :

: Our family just after he walked off the stage, now the next really big step, kindergarten! :

: Teacher Cheryl & JJ :

: We enjoyed a lovely tea after the graduation, and here are Grammie & Grampy with the Graduate :

: And with the Graduate's brother...it will be his turn in a few short months! :

: Congratulations on your milestone of graduating preschool JJ -- Just one of the many times you have made our hearts so happy & proud! :

That's all for today lovelies! Thanks for your sweet comments, emails & texts yesterday after my spaz attack...You are all just so lovely!

Have a great day --- It's a beautiful one here!

{XoXo}