Weekend at the Lake!

This past weekend I went to one of my best friend’s house boat at Dale Hallow Lake (it’s on the border of Kentucky & Tennessee). There was about 12 of us and we had a wonderful weekend. The weather was absolutely perfect and we spent most of our time boating, tubing, playing games, and relaxing on floats.

One thing I missed most during my four years of college was my high school friends. I know some people look back on high school with misery, but I was blessed to have a great high school experience. I met some of my very best friends during that time that I know will be in my life forever.

Summer has been so much fun reuniting with several of my friends, but in a few short weeks some of us will go our separate ways again. One of us is starting med school, one is in pharmacy school, another is finishing her degree in education, another starting law school, and one is finishing nursing school. I know I will be very busy, too, once school starts in August, so it was great being able to spend the weekend with these oh so special people! =)

We even were able to celebrate Scotty’s 23rd birthday while at the lake. What a special weekend it was, indeed! =)

Hilton Head, Round 2

I was lucky enough to go on yet another wonderful vacation back to Hilton Head with my second family – Scott’s fam! It was a great 4th of July week filled with several beach days, bike rides, lounging by the pool, LOTS of great food, games, and of course fireworks! Even though Scott and I were just there only two weeks before, it was great to be back! The beach never gets old =)

Now that my vacations are behind me it’s time to start focusing on school and getting organized! I am heading over to my classroom on Wednesday to start setting some things up. I also have some Pinterest crafts on my to-do list and will keep you posted =)

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As I mentioned before, I spent the last week in Hilton Head, South Carolina- A.K.A. never never land as my parents like to call it. We had an amazing time and had perfect weather! It was great being able to just relax and not worry about anything for a whole week. The best part about it was getting to spend time with my extended family.  We are all so close and look forward to this tradition every year. Check out the pictures below to see all the fun we had!

All of the cousins!

Four-square on the beach

The whole gang!

Our annual water volleyball tournament

Last sunset

It was hard to say good-bye to the beach, but lucky for me I will be back for fourth of July week! I will be going with Scott’s family this time and am very excited to be back this Saturday! =)

Summertime & the living’s easy

Summer is here and I’m loving every second of it! It’s been great going to dinner with friends, relaxing on the deck with my parents, and spending days out in the sun. For the last couple of weeks I have been nannying for four adorable children Monday-Friday. There is little miss Caroline- a 9 year-old girl, 7 year-old Joseph (JoJo), and the sweetest 3 year-old twin girls, Catie and Avery. They are the cutest kids in the world and definitely have been keeping me busy.

Besides nannying, I have finally moved some things into my classroom to clear up everything that was cluttering our guest room. However, it is still looking pretty empty. I will start decorating and really getting things ready about mid-July! =) I cannot wait! Those that know me, know I LOVE crafting, organizing, and designing anything from a Barbie house to a real-life bedroom (I spent hours as a child playing “The Sims” but we won’t go there…) Anyways it will be fun and I will be sure to post pics!

I just got home yesterday from my family’s annual summer trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and it was AMAZING!

Every year since my mom was 18, her family has gone to HHI for summer vacation. It is my favorite tradition that has grown from 7 people, to our expanding family of 21. It is my favorite week and one that I anticipate all year long. During our week in paradise, we enjoy laying out in the gorgeous sun, playing water volleyball and competitive games of four-square on the beach, grilling out, shopping at Coliginy Plaza, getting drinks at the Frosty Frog, and eating out at Skull Creek and Scott’s Fish Market. Every year I feel like it just keeps getting better and better! Since I have to wake up early tomorrow to return to the nanny life, I will post pictures later with more details on our wonderful week in paradise! Good night! =)

Summer has begun!

Summer has officially started! I kicked it off with UD’s annual “Dayton to Daytona” trip to Daytona Beach, Florida. It was a fun week with great weather and great friends. 

After I got back, my family celebrated mother’s day at my brother’s house. We grilled out and had a wonderful afternoon, relaxing on the deck and soaking up the beautiful sunshine. 

Since then I have enjoyed catching up with high school friends, spending time with Scott, and relaxing with my family.  I start nannying on Friday and have been taking advantage of the time I have off right now — making various pinterest-inspired crafts! My latest is below:

I am SO very excited to be back home in Louisville and can’t wait to see what the rest of summer has in store!

Spring Break Recap

So a couple weeks ago was my spring break and my parents, aunt and uncle, and I all went to our condo in Hilton Head, South Carolina. We enjoyed a week of sunshine, laying out by the pool, LOTS of delicious dinners, bike rides, and my favorite: shopping! 🙂 

Below are pictures from our wonderful week at our home away from home…

my wonderful mom & dad

dinner at the harbor 

toasting to my brother and future sister-in-law on their engagement! such exciting news we found out while on vacation! couldn’t be more excited for them 🙂 

the gorgeous harbor

aunt Sandy & uncle Kendal

sunset

momma & me

I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect spring break. It was just what I needed to relax after such a busy semester of student teaching. Now that I am well-rested I can get through these last couple of weeks and enjoy them! I dread the day I have to say good-bye to my cooperating teachers and my students! 😦