End of Summer bash

Hey friends! After coming off a tough week, we ended with a big summer BBQ with 50+ family and friends.  We called it a pool party but only the kids hopped in for a swim.  The adults played corn hole, hung out and played some games at our pool table.
It officially started at 5:00pm but we had people there early.  I called it a night after midnight and my husband stayed up until after 2:00am.  That's a good party!
We had the food catered from a local BBQ spot.  We served pulled pork, smoked turkey, mac & cheese, baked beans and corn on the cob.  I made pasta salad and a couple desserts from recipes I found on Pinterest.
I didn't take many pictures but here are a few to share.  Hope you are off to a good week!

Weekday getaway

After having a tough weekend, I took Monday off and had an overnight stay with my nieces and nephews.  We tried a new spot and it deserves a post of it's own but here are a few photos from our little getaway.  We enjoyed it so much we are already looking for another time to go before the kids go back to school but definitely plan to stay two nights instead of one.

We started with family night at Farris and Foster's Chocolate Factory.  The kids LOVED it.

 

We packed up after family night and checked into Lake Buena Vista Resort and Spa.  We got a 3/2 with more than 1,400 square feet plus a family room and kitchen.  Amazing.  Perfection for our little herd.  We are definitely headed back soon.  

This place is a gem....and we got it for less than $200 in SUMMER.   Check it out.

I am feeling much better after my weekend.  Got the garage door fixed yesterday, got my car dropped off for repairs and got my rental.  Hoping to get some good news on repairs today or tomorrow and get back to normal.  Hope you are off to a great week.  Cheers!

Weekend Rewind

Hey friends!  Hope you had a great weekend.  We were busy little bees.  Friday after work, I stopped by and grabbed my twin nieces for a little sleep over.  Simon ordered pizzas and we partied the night away. 

 

Saturday we woke up early and the girls hung outside with Uncle Simon while he got ready to go out with his buddies for the day.  We left for Payton's soccer game.

 

Taylor went home after soccer but Logan wanted to stay so we went to Target for some new flip-flops sandals and went for afternoon pedicures.  Those sandals are the cutest, aren't they?!

 Simon was still out around dinner time so Logan talked me into taking her to one of our favorite restaurants, Taverna Opa.  She overheard me on some work calls (we are having dinner there tonight) and begged and begged until she convinced me to get reservations.  We grabbed my nephew Shane and cruised over for some delicious food and tons of fun.

 

I was one of the many that headed out to Target Sunday for a little Lilly action.  I got going pretty early (for a Sunday) and got there around 8:30.  I was so excited when I went in because there was no chaos.  Of course not, I was a half-hour late and the entire place was sold out already.  Dang, I was so naive to think that these pastel patterns would cause such a frenzy. 

Oh well.  I made the rest of the day productive and cleaned the house nearly from top to bottom so I was feeling great starting the week off sparkling clean.  

I have a work dinner tonight and another busy week ahead.  Hope you are getting some sunshine your way.  Looks like lots of the south had a rainy weekend and that is no bueno for trying to be productive.  

------> Back from Boone

What a weekend.  Another great family trip, making memories with my little nieces and nephew.  We took off to Boone, NC for a few days to hit the snow and visit with my MIL.  I took tons of pictures so I could do a memory book and here are some to share.
It's warm and sunny in Central Florida this week and sadly, the cool temps are likely behind us.
Hope you are off to a super week!