Memorial Day at the lake

One of my birthday wishes was to spend Memorial Day weekend at my parents' lakehouse at Lake Oconee. I always love spending time with the fam and thought it would be a great kick start to summer.While the weather didn't cooperate for all of the long weekend, we soaked up lots of family time and any sunshine we could get! We went out on the boat, played Trivial Pursuit, grilled out and did some serious relaxing.And, of course, we loved on my nephew, Carter, the whole time. It's so fun to see Ryan interact with him and how he handles a baby with silly faces and voices. He's going to be such a great dad someday, but in the meantime it's fun practicing as an uncle.Even Jax made the trip up (she LOVES the car and is so good the entire way up and back...all 7 hours each way!). We took her out on the boat the last day to test her sea legs and I think she did a pretty great job!She even managed to jump into the lake and swim for a bit (even if it was by accident - we're not sure, but I swear it was on her own, no pushing...although I was tempted. haha).Another great weekend with the family and such fun to extend my birthday a whole other week! We definitely don't take advantage of the lakehouse as often as I'd like, but we always talk about heading up with friends so hopefully it won't be too long before we stop talking and start driving again.

Birthday Festivities

Okay, I guess if I have to come to grips with the fact that I am another year older (and another year *gasp* closer to the big 3-0) I might as well remember the fun I had celebrating!
I was greeted the morning of with a call from Ryan in the kitchen to come see...a sweet little face with a little something for me. So adorable! She didn't want to give up the card but I eventually got it before it got too soaked.
We enjoyed a D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S dinner that evening at a well-known steakhouse right by our house. It was a delightfully long meal, with great conversation and the best company! It's so nice to have a really good dinner where you enjoy every moment (and every bite).
The next night we met up with friends at a wine bar in Winter Park and hung out for hours chatting and people watching. It was great to have a whole night to kick back and hang out with good friends.

I am looking forward to the year ahead and all that it holds. We've already got so many plans for the summer and I can't wait to enjoy the last year in my 20s!

Such a great feeling

Newly painted toes! It's been too long...

Under the table and dreaming

Jax has a new toy that keeps rolling under the couches, and she's clever enough that she's found a way to get to it...

Such a silly girl!

Ladies' Tennis

I'm starting up another season of ladies' tennis (a working women's league, as it's called) in a couple weeks and I am really looking forward to the exercise and continued improvement to my game. I will miss my partner, Lindsay, though - she was a great partner last season and so much fun! She's just got too much going on right now, which I totally understand. But maybe I can convince her to sub every once in a while so we can still play together? We'll see...

Dog days

It may not be summer yet (technically) but we've already hosted a bbq and doggie playday at our house to celebrate the warm weather. It was great to have all the pups over to wrestle and chase and we loved having good friends over to visit.

Jax and her "brother", Brodie (they get along really well, I promise!)The newest pup - Reese - had just been adopted that morning! She fit in perfectly and got along with the other dogs just great. Look at those pretty eyes!Bella was a little hot - check out that tongue!Jax and Reese seemed to really like each other. (They're sharing a stick.)Even baby Carson came over to play! She loved the doggies and wanted to play outside while Bella was trying all afternoon to get back in.

And while I love having everybody over, and love to see Jax have so much fun playing, the best part is after the day is over and our little pup is pooped! Such fun and great exercise. We're looking forward to lots more bbq's and puppy playdates with our good pals all summer long.

This is why I can't lose weight

Cupcakes in the office. Yum!! And these, from Whole Foods of all places, are like heaven in your mouth. What a fun treat for a Friday! (Although not every Friday, please...they are too good to resist but I am sure they are not super healthy.)