Friday Favorites

Happy happy Friday!

This weekend will be spent with my sister-in-law before she heads back to FL, some volunteering, Anthony Bourdain, and then possibly some pool time or a hiking adventure!

Speaking of adventures, how incredible are these beautiful campsites?

I need these watermelon lemonade slushies. ASAP.

Did you know it's the 40th anniversary for the movie "Jaws?" Check out this insane screening in Austin!

Preach.

Interesting article about what to do with weird farmers' market veggies (I really needed this to use all of the CSA seasonal vegetables)!

Quick and fun quiz to determine which "Parks and Recreation" character would be your BFF.

What are your weekend plans? 

ATL will have hot, sunny weather so I hope everyone local gets to enjoy the heat from the water!

xo

Weekend Recap

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! 

Considering it's already Wednesday, the weekend feels long gone by now.

On daily walks, bunnies are everywhere now! This baby bunny was the cutest (Townes disagreed). This is him after we got back from our walk and I wouldn't let him attack the baby bunny. So serious.

As like all homeowners (with yards), the weekend is always filled with yard work. This weekend was no exception. Our elephant ears came back this year and are taking over! I love it! Since they are tubular (no, really) they spread so if anyone needs any for their yard in ATL, let me know.

Is it weird that I love mowing the lawn? They say the smell of fresh grass clippings is good for happiness and mental health. True story.

I'm trying to pick up my ukelele more and get back into playing. Wish me luck! J + I took Townes to his new favorite watering hole. The hardest part is getting him to leave. For me, the hardest part is avoiding a million mosquito bites.

On Friday night, we lit a fire and watched the fireflies. We get thousands of fireflies in our backyard around the tree tops. It is magic and nothing can do it justice. If you don't believe me, you're welcome to come and experience it. You'll never be the same. :)

On Saturday morning, I made eggs with avocado. This avocado slicer/ seed remover/ cutter is the next best thing since sliced...avocado? It's insanely efficient (and from Crate and Barrel). My dear friend, Jen, came over and brought a freshly baked baguette made by her wonderful husband, Nick. It was the next best thing to having him there (since he had to work). Man has got skills.

Isn't she the cutest?

We went to the Indie Craft Experience and checked out the local vendors. I love the Georgia Freight Depot building that hosts the ICE event. Isn't it awesome with the high wood ceiling and metal panels?

Since we had a fresh baguette on hand, we made garlicky swiss chard, eggplant parmigiana, angel hair pasta, and bruschetta for dinner. It was so good! We had tons of leftovers, naturally.

On Sunday, I got to go celebrate my sweet friend, Shayda's, birthday! The big 1-3 (haha). The food was great and it's so awesome to still be friends (even though we don't see each other near as much as we should) since middle school! Isn't her little girl the most beautiful? Those eyes!

I ended up coming home and falling asleep on the couch with Townes. He follows me everywhere these days...

Caught in the act...

It's been really hot, but with afternoon thunderstorms lately.

Summertime in Georgia is really something else! :)

Hope you had a great weekend!

xo

Weekend Recap

Hey y'all!

I hope you had a lovely weekend!
Friday night was a peaceful one. I took Townes on a walk and he kept wanting to stop and roll around in the grass. It's so cute so naturally I indulge him. Since I'm still not feeling well, I spent time in the hammock and just tried to take in the perfect weather and chirping birds.

 The knockout roses are in full bloom. I wish I had some honeysuckles since they smell so amazing when I walk the neighborhood.

On Saturday morning, I took Townes on a walk in the woods. It's the best way to start the day!

Afterwards, I made myself a smoothie and mowed the lawn. I actually love mowing the yard - especially when the weather is so perfect outside.

Afterwards, I enjoyed some more hammock time (I have to embrace it as much as possible before the mosquitoes are in full effect). 

On Saturday night, we went to Fellini's for pizza to hang out with our closest friends + baby Jake! I can't get enough of his sweet face and big cheeks!

 Despite annoying everyone by wanting a photo, I was able to get them to agree to a selfie. Worth it!

 J + I ended the night with a fire on the back porch. The sky + stars were lovely and it was nice since the night was slightly chilly.

 On Sunday, I woke up early and enjoyed some coffee, a new book, and some cuddle time with Townes. I look awful in the below picture, but Townes was being so sweet! We took a nice walk before heading to my folks' house.

We had a belated birthday celebration for my mom. Sadly we missed celebrating last weekend since I was sick and schedules weren't aligning. My mom wanted to take it easy so we decided to spend the day at my folks' house by the pool and grill out. The neighbors' cat had some kittens and Natalie brought them over. I definitely wanted to take the little calico girl kitten home!

 My lovely sister and me!

Townes's smile and my mom with her sister. So cute!

 The food was amazing. We had burgers (veggie burgers too) with corn, mac n cheese, baked beans with peppers and onions, and potato salad. For dessert, mixed cheesecake!

I think my mom had a great day which is all that mattered! She's the best!

 How was your weekend?
I'd love to hear about it!
xo