Do you could have a summer time bucket checklist? Mine features a seaside journey, a number of ice cream cones, pool visits, and watermelon.
On the high of my summer time bucket checklist is a visit to the shore! We’re heading again to Bald Head Island this 12 months after a number of summers at neighboring Oak Island. The ferry to BHI was a nightmare throughout covid, nevertheless it’s again to regular capability as of late (kind of, there are new guidelines making it a bit trickier to pack than regular!)
We’re staying in a repeat home this 12 months, and are wanting ahead to a slower tempo of life for every week. As sluggish as it could actually get with children ages 3, 4, 6, and 10! I’ll be taking the week off of labor so there gained’t be any new weblog posts subsequent week or a publication. See you on the opposite facet with all of the pics from our journey!
Talking of journey….
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Our Summer season Bucket Checklist
Right here’s what we’ve been as much as this early summer time season.
Graduating Elementary Faculty
Mazen completed elementary college this 12 months. Sure it’s bizarre that our center faculties are 5+6 grade and seven+8 grade. (They’re really altering it so Birch will do fifth grade at his elementary college).
Because the oldest in his class, Mazen appears very prepared for a change. We went to a stepping up ceremony at his college adopted by a household picnic!
Basic summer time picnic!
Me and my good friend Drew at our elementary commencement (in fifth grade) June tenth, 1994!
The Little Mermaid
Birch went to his second-ever transfer together with cousin Nash, his mom, and Nona. Melissa and I have been essentially the most excited! Birch was very nervous and stayed on my lap the entire time (he’s seen the entire cartoon Little Mermaid). I LOVED the film and thought it was even higher than anticipated. All of the sparkly, shimmery mermaid colours plus the music and actual folks – it was all so properly executed. I additionally appreciated all of the modifications they made to provide Prince Eric extra of a narrative. I wish to see it once more!
Crab shirts by J Crew Manufacturing unit
The Little Mermaid bubble wand bought new batteries and bubble resolution and was nice leisure on a heat day!
Chill Time
Whereas each boys will probably be in camp many of the summer time weeks, they every had a couple of week at dwelling earlier than camp began (Birch whereas Mazen was nonetheless in class and Mazen whereas Birch did his first week of camp!)
Mazen is doing all his favourite journey / fishing / fort-building camps once more this 12 months. And Birch is doing camp by his college so it’s a seamless and acquainted routine and buddies.
On our break day Birch and I went for strolling exercises with our podcasts. He listened to a 3 hour “podcast” of Frozen on his Yoto whereas I listened to Ramit. The Yoto Mini makes such an excellent stroller exercise!
Play Date with Buddies
Birch and I had our month-to-month playdate with Jamie + Rory! We went to a splash park and to Brazos for lunch – the same old!
New Hat, New Hair, New Pattern
As a commencement present, Mazen bought a model new black hat!
And likewise introduced that he was “prepared to chop his bangs” that have been nearly chin size once more! Salon Druknya gave him a pleasant Jonathan Taylor Thomas look I might have liked in my center college years ; )
Refreshing Summer season Drinks
Afterwards Christians pizza and his haircut, we took Nona to Kung Fu Tea! Mazen found the enjoyment that’s bubble tea with a good friend and has taught our complete household about it. I’ve most likely spent $100 at this place already this summer time (eeek)
Mazen loves the mango slush with mango poppin’ boba added. Birch likes the mango with nothing chewy in it.
My order is the Winter Melon Tea (caffeine free), at 30% sweetness, with a foam milk cap and basic boba. The feel expertise is unbelievable!!
Excessive 5 Sipz
Don’t @ me!! I ordered these Sipz on a whim once I was marketed a free six pack by solely paying delivery. They’ve only a TOUCH of THC and are an excellent nonalcoholic drink for the summer time. You may “really feel it” however only a contact – like one glass of wine – which is about all I can deal with LOL.
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Summer season Live shows
Donde estan mis pantalones?
A drink that can knock your pants off at The Bebedero! Thomas and I went earlier than the Charlie Puth live performance and had dinner too.
Charlie Puth
I’ve been a Charlie Puth fan for years, so it was nice to see him near him! A beautiful evening for a live performance.
Rivanna River Live performance
I’ve additionally been to 2 of the Rivanna River concert events placed on by The Entrance Porch. Fantastic vibe and setting down by the river.
Birthday Biscuits
One other scrumptious new discover: these Birthday Occasion Shortbreads by Allen’s Scottish Shortbread! I did a exercise with proprietor Anwar and he gave me this pattern to strive. The shortbread is infused with Harney & Sons birthday tea and it’s pink! This Cville firm is offered by their web site or through Amazon! They’ve the cutest containers and make nice presents.
Father’s Day
We had a pleasant household dinner for Father’s Day with the Donnes. Good evening for a cookout and Nona’s particular blueberry cake!
New! Darkish Spot Minimizer + 20% Off Sale
Beautycounter simply launched this new Darkish Spot Minimizer this week! If you happen to spend your summers within the solar, this may turn out to be useful for these pesky solar spots. I’ve it working exhausting on mine! Use it twice a day after cleaning and earlier than moisturizer. The rubber tip helps you therapeutic massage it in!
ALSO, (nearly) all the pieces at Beautycounter is 20% off this week, so top off on all of your brightening favorites: Vitamin C serum, Brightening Oil, All Shiny Toner, In a single day Resurfacing Peel, face sunscreen!
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Kath Eats Actual Meals
We’ve been eating outdoors on the picnic desk on our entrance porch. All was properly and good till I bought what I feel are spider bites on my leg! Lacking our screened in porch.
Hen Fajitas
Leftover Fajitas as Rice Bowls
Pesto Salmon with Roasted Veg
I really like how Gus’s tail is in all of those pictures. He’s circling the desk like a shark!!
The Greatest Blue Apron Meal
These rooster focaccia pesto sandwiches are one among our all-time favourite Blue Apron recipes!!
Summer season Soup
And this was a Blue Apron soup that we re-made utilizing our personal elements from the grocery retailer as a result of it was so good the primary time.
