Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is such a fun holiday! It is a kick off to summer and who doesn’t love summer? That means beaches, lakes, pools, barbeques, sundresses, white jeans, bathing suits….

finding a bowl of cherries in my fridge,

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and my favorite summer dessert!

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But most importantly…it is a day to remember and celebrate all of the American heroes whose bravery and sacrifice have kept us safe and protected our freedoms.

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So, thank you to all of the men and women (including my Nanny, Papa, and Granddad) who have put their lives on the line for us. We are so grateful.

All of that goodness in one day…I think it is a pretty under rated holiday!

I hope each and every one of you are having a Happy Memorial Day!

The Little Things

It’s the little things in life like…

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Road trips

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Somehow finding the cutest bow headband for myself at Gymboree

Dreaming up decorating ideas for my first home (I realize that’s years away…but it’s never too early to start dreaming!)

Thunderstorms

…that make me smile a bit brighter!

(P.S. Both my mom and my dad used to have a car like the one in the picture!)

Throwback Thursday

Today is high school graduation day for my friend, Abbey! Last year, when I graduated, we got together at a fun Mexican restaurant with our moms to celebrate. Last week, we got together at the same restaurant to celebrate Abbey’s graduation! It became a little tradition of ours.

Abbey and I have been friends for a very long time. We began pre-school together and now here we are both college students! So, for this Throwback Thursday, I decided I would dedicate it to Abbey with pictures of us together then and now!

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^^In the car on the way to preschool! 1998

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^^Swim Practice! 1998

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^^Left: Playing in Abbey’s backyard 1998 | Right: Our first dance recital together…hip hop! 2004

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^^New Years 2007

NOW

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^^ Left: Lunch last year just before my graduation | Right: Lunch last week just before Abbey’s Graduation

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Happy Graduation Day, Abbey! All your hard work has paid off and I am so proud of you. Congratulations!