Despite the fact that there are the same number of hours in a day
year-round, certain months seem to pass in double-time. There is
something about summer that makes it feel like it is rushing by. It
could be the fact that there are countless celebrations for my family in
these few, sunny months {birthdays, anniversaries plus all of the
regular holidays}. Between June and August, I feel like I hardly have a
chance to catch my breath.
Regardless, there are far worse
things than being so busy celebrating life's events and milestones with
those I love the most. Here is a brief recap of those special, busy
moments; moments that I hope to relive year after year.
Father's Day
This
year, we spent Father's Day at home honoring the best dog dad around,
and then spent the evening with Rhet having a barbecue {unfortunately,
my dad was stuck working in Washington}. Sometimes, the best
celebrations are the casual ones spent lounging on the patio. Not every
event needs to be overdone. It's all about having the right company.
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| #dogdad |
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| Wyet and his dad |
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| Three generations :] |
Fourth of July
This
fourth of July was extra special because it was the first holiday we
spent in our new home. We had moved in just one week prior, and even
though we were not completely settled, we still wanted to have everyone
over to celebrate. We spent the afternoon finally planting all of our
seedlings {only a few months too late} and the evening grilling burgers
and playing yard games. As it turns out, our new home is in an ideal
location for the local fireworks. We spent the after-dark hours in the
driveway watching the show and lighting a few of our own.
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| Feeling exhausted and grateful to be in our home |
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| Wyet and his mom |
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| The twix! Jerrod being his usual, laid back self. Cameron, as always, trying to act cool ;] |
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| I love being so close to my family and being able to spend time with them. |
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| Sparklers! |
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| Just a few of the most important people in my life. |
Wyet's 28th Birthday
Just
a few days after the 4th, it was time to celebrate again. Wyet spent
the day with his aunt and uncle golfing at Top Golf, and when he got
home, the party continued. We opened a few gifts, drank a few cocktails
and had an easy night in with some Chinese takeout {which we
conveniently walked down the road to pickup}. I love being able to share
year after year with this amazing guy. He truly is a rare breed, and I
am beyond blessed to share my life with him.
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| Opening his gift! A fire-pit for the backyard. |
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| Patye stopped in to bring Wyet a gift at just the right time. |
