When summer gathers up her robes of glory, And, like a dream, glides away. – Sarah Helen Whitman With school starting for our big girl this week it feels as though summer is drifting away (although the oppressive heat would indicate otherwise). There were a few items on her “summer bucket list” still to be checked… Read More
“Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!” -Nat King Cole Summer is in full swing, and our family is gearing up for our first trip to the beach with baby sister in tow. To prepare, I’ve added some vacation items from Amazon to our suitcase for everyone in the family. You can shop… Read More
“A dream is a wish your heart makes” -Cinderella It’s been a week since our family returned from a magical trip to Disney World, and we’re still covered in pixie dust. With only a few weeks left before baby sister arrives, it was the perfect time to make some memories as a family of three.… Read More
“If you will be my Valentine, All my secrets shall be thine. I’ll share my pennies all with you, Give you half my ice cream too, Give all the world if it were mine, If you would be my Valentine.” ~Anonymous It’s less than a month until one of my favorite holidays, Valentines, full of… Read More
Our summer began with a trip to Sea Island, Georgia, so it’s fitting that our final beach trip was to the most southern sea island in the chain, Amelia Island, Florida. Our destination was The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. This beautiful resort is the perfect setting for a family vacation and caters to children with… Read More
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become and still allows you to grow.” -William Shakespeare Finding time to connect with friends is a rare treat during this busy stage of life, so last week was very special as I got to have… Read More
This past weekend was a special treat to have time with my mother relaxing and reconnecting. Just an hour drive from Columbia, historic Aiken is the perfect weekend getaway. Founded in 1835 and named for William Aiken, the founder of the SC Railroad, Aiken became a winter haven for the elite and an equine capital… Read More
“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” -Richard Bach While the first official day of summer was yesterday we’ve been in summer mode for the entire month of June. The famously hot days mean lots of pool time and seeking out other ways to cool off like grabbing a… Read More
“In the marvellous month of May when all the buds were bursting, then in my heart did love arise.” -Heinrich Heine The month of May has been marvelous and very busy between finishing a kitchen renovation, celebrating birthdays and Mother’s Day, and a quick getaway to Charleston. Birthday dinner with my best girl 🎂Dinner with… Read More
“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” – Mark Twain This year, having spring fever coincided nicely with our family’s spring… Read More