Whoa. Where is the summer going?? I'm still having trouble making sense of how it's mid-July already. We've been so busy with life and work lately. What have we been so busy with? Well, let me tell ya... it's High Five for Friday time.
1. Asheville was pretty much rained out all day on the 4th and Serial worked a long day, so we didn't really do much of the typical 4th celebrations. I did manage to squeeze in a little hike with Rooney though, in between storms. And I was able to run out and buy lumber for the new storage daybed we are building in the guest room. I call that a win.
It's been raining on the daily here and it was the wettest June on record. Crazy. The French Broad River is super high and fast now. I feel like we live in Florida. Each day is warm with random patches of rain at some point. At least an hour here or there.
2. We've been going to a lot of weddings this summer. Thankfully, they have all been close to home and we've been able to see some really great friends at each of them. The two most recent that we went to were both "farm weddings" and man were they beautiful.
1. Asheville was pretty much rained out all day on the 4th and Serial worked a long day, so we didn't really do much of the typical 4th celebrations. I did manage to squeeze in a little hike with Rooney though, in between storms. And I was able to run out and buy lumber for the new storage daybed we are building in the guest room. I call that a win.
It's been raining on the daily here and it was the wettest June on record. Crazy. The French Broad River is super high and fast now. I feel like we live in Florida. Each day is warm with random patches of rain at some point. At least an hour here or there.
2. We've been going to a lot of weddings this summer. Thankfully, they have all been close to home and we've been able to see some really great friends at each of them. The two most recent that we went to were both "farm weddings" and man were they beautiful.
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The first was one of our really good friends (that's her above in the gold dress). She hiked with Serial in '07 and lived in Damascus for a few years before she moved to the country in VA. Now she lives on a farm that's been in her family for years. It is BEAUTIFUL. It's the kind of place I could only dream of having. She had her wedding at home and it was perfect.
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After that we went to a wedding of another hiker friend, this time on a farm outside of Boone, NC. The groom hiked with Serial in '08 and he and his wife housed us for 2 nights when we hiked last year. They're a gushy, adorable, romantic couple and the wedding was Pinterest-worthy. Down to the last detail, it was the perfect rustic, farm wedding. Gorgeous. (I forgot to take a bunch of pics... I was having too much damn fun).
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3. Another big thing that happened - my bestie's daughter turned ONE! It's amazing to me how quickly that first year went by. She's such a bright, happy and SMART little beeb - I can't wait to get back for a visit and see how much she has changed.
She was born while we were on the trail last year and the pic below is from the first time that I got to meet her. It was love at first site. With her and her tiny jean skirt.
She was born while we were on the trail last year and the pic below is from the first time that I got to meet her. It was love at first site. With her and her tiny jean skirt.
4. Speaking of love. By bestie and her husband sent us a Target gift card as a housewarming present. Target is my fav (honestly, who doesn't love Target?) and it was really sweet of them to think of us. I got a coffee and spent 2 hours just wandering around and trying things on. Bliss.
I got a few practical things, of course, but I also got a few fun things for each of us. Rooney got some new squeeky tennis balls (his jam), Serial got some mini beer glasses that fit in flights so we can host a pot luck and do beer tastings (they are so cute and in the dollar aisle), and I got awesome coasters and 2 lamp bases that were on clearance, for the office. (and an US Weekly).
I got a few practical things, of course, but I also got a few fun things for each of us. Rooney got some new squeeky tennis balls (his jam), Serial got some mini beer glasses that fit in flights so we can host a pot luck and do beer tastings (they are so cute and in the dollar aisle), and I got awesome coasters and 2 lamp bases that were on clearance, for the office. (and an US Weekly).
5. We've also had visitors, which we LOVE. My parents and brother drove the RV up for a visit and I got to see them many times over a two week period It was fantastic. This month Serial's parents are coming for a visit and our friends Mel & Ryan are bringing their adorable newborn to stay for a few days. Exciting stuff. (also why we are building the storage daybed!)
And that's about it, kids. High Five for Friday!! Head over to Lauren Elizabeth and check out all the other H54F link ups!
