Hi Friends and Happy Monday! Sarah and I are so glad you are here! If you blogged about your weekend, grab our graphic above and link back up with us below!
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Anyway...here is what our summer weekend looked like...
Friday Night
Rob and I celebrated our Anniversary with a Happy Hour at Capital Grille and then enjoying some music outside at Tuscan Village. Our girls even came to enjoy some outdoor time with us and we stopped at Salt and Straw on our way out for some yummy ice cream. I couldn't have asked for a better night!
Saturday
We were up bright and early and I hit the rail trail with my special guest...yeah! We had a great time chatting and three miles just flew by!
and right before I got to my car....someone popped by to say hello...my heart was squished
It was a relaxing day for the most part...I enjoyed working through Season 2 of "My Life With The Walter Boys."
Later on, Rob and I headed to Aubrey's Birthday/Grad Party for a little bit.
It was great to see her send off...she is leaving for college in Maryland on Wednesday!
Back at home, we set up some snacks and got all of the outdoor lights on for Diana and her friends- it was the last night the friend group would be together (truth be told a few have already left for college- Ella to USC and Noah to Alabama)
Next up is Maddy today (IU) and Diana on Wed to MACK....ahhh! Such a bittersweet time!
We crashed...cleanup could wait until the morning
Sunday
Up and at 'em! Cleanup wasn't too bad and then we enjoyed our tea and coffee and I prepped a few dishes for the afternoon. We then headed to mass with Papa.
Our family all came over around noon to celebrate Diana's birthday and going away. It was a pizza party but I made some apps and a pasta salad to go with the party pizza.
Shaw's handled the cake and Whole Foods handled the cookies but Mimi surprised us with her homemade oatmeal raisin cookies and pizzellas too- yum!
We had fun spoiling Diana and enjoying our time together before she flies the coop on Wednesday.
I am hanging in there but I could use your virtual hugs for sure :/
What were you all up to?
What a nice way to wrap up Diana's summer. Such great family photos and having everyone together is the best. Sending you a virtual hug Mama. You've got this! And I think you'll be surprised by how much you enjoy the college years.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right Joyce-thank you :)
DeleteAll the apps you made look good and looks like a fun party for Diana. Sending you a big hug! It is so fun to watch your kids grow into adulthood. It is a new, sweet time.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marilyn :)
DeleteHappy anniversary to you and Rob, it sounds like you had a lovely time celebrating and the food looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteAww! How lovely to give Aubrey such a good send off and have the get together for Diana and her friends! Happy birthday to Diana too! Fab photos! I hope she settles in well at college. Sending you lots of love and hugs.
Thank you so much Kim! XO
DeleteHappy 18th Birthday to Diana! Going away to college is such an exciting time in life--the first full feeling of adulthood. Our son blossomed right away, and our daughter took a bit longer to adjust, but both will tell you now it was one of the best things they did and an education in itself.
ReplyDeleteThey were some of my best years too Pat- thank you!
DeleteThinking of you this week! I know you're excited for her, but its bittersweet! I hope she has a blast and makes immediate friends, but I'm thinking she probably will! Also happy anniversary! I am glad you had a great one!!! Have a wonderful week!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stacy :)
DeleteWhat a great weekend! I like how you and Diana twinned with your outfits on Sunday. You guys look so good in all of your pictures from the anniversary pics (the evening looked lovely, btw) to the birthday party and everything in between. All your food looks scrumptious. What a big week for Diana- turning 18 and moving out of the house to go to college! .
ReplyDeleteBig week Maria- big week here :) Thank you friend
DeleteSuch a fun weekend of celebrations from birthday to graduation to birthday to going away... I think you hit up all the events!
ReplyDeleteYou are right Joanne :)
DeleteYou were busy with so many celebrations! Happy anniversary! Happy birthday Diana! I am excited for Diana this week - you've got this!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah :)
DeleteWhat a jam-packed weekend filled with so many beautiful moments! I love you and Diana in matching black and white outfits! So cute! Oh, mama! I'll be thinking of you these next few days! They will be BIG ones! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura- so appreciate you! XO
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