An Enchanting Week
Schoooools out for SUMMER!
Whoo! We Made it! After 180+ days of the kids waking up to an alarm, they are finally free! They could not be more excited for the summer adventures that lie ahead - Oregon Coast Vaca, camping, our family reunion, splash pad and park dates - not to mention all the wonders we will experience along the way!
But to be honest, this past week has felt a bit bittersweet as a mama.
This transition means I no longer have a 7th grader, a Kindergartner, and my baby…there’s no denying that he’s a Toddler now.
I feel that last chapter ending.
With that being said, there is a lot of sweetness to be found in this last week, especially when looking at our next exciting chapter ahead.
Enchanting endeavors this week
The kids had an AMAZING last few days of school! We’re talking bounce houses, face painting, treats, swimming and trips to the zoo!
The kids were acknowledged for their individual achievements. Liam brought a report card full of A’s (All except Math - Me too kid, me too) And Miss Skyla was awarded “The Unicorn Award - for making everyone’s day a little more magical”. We could not be prouder!
And We’re LIVE! It’s been a labor of love and tears over here with this steep learning curve which is the technical side of blogging and business.
Vacation is almost upon us! In a week’s time, Andy and I are kicking off our vaca by traveling 3 hours, YES 3 HOURS, to Salt Lake City for the From Ashes To New concert! 2 time VIP! Blackout Tour - Let’s Go!
We will be meeting back up with the kids the following day to embark on the first part of our journey to Oregon where we will be staying with our family at Buena Vista Lavendar Farms in Silverton, Oregon!
The Gardens
We completed the installation and planted the last section of our front flower bed
The Universe works in mysterious ways, and 2 days of announcing to Andy that I would like to try my hand at growing Rue, I found some at our local Cal Ranch! I bought 3 plants and am excited to plants them alongside some Lavendar in the coming week! Incredible leaf shape AND a powerful herb for protection and hex breaking.
Our Sweet Williams have begun blooming, one of Andy’s favorites, and I’m always enchanted by the variation in color - STUNNING!
Reading + Watching + Loving
Reality TV gets a bad rap for portraying people in a negative light, but on the flip side of that, we are are witnessing moments these people will hold in their minds and hearts forever'; Falling in love, friendships being formed, beautful destinations and thrilling adventures. Again, moments that those people will think about as they lay awake at night - enchanting thing is it not? We just finished watching the most recent seaason of the The Circle. And as huge fans of the Challenge, we are watching some older season, currently Rivals III.
Bridgerton - Oh the Feminine Urge to wear perfectly tailored Regency fashion!
Maybe I’m just feeling connected to my Venus sign, as we are in the sign of Gemini, but I am absolutely IN LOVE with almost everything from Retro-Stage! All these vintage styes are currently courting my bank account. And let me just add, that the 20’s get the obvious credit they deserve, but these dresses from the 30’s! And the Swimsuits from the 50’s! SWOON!
I woke up this past week to SLIM SHADY, and again I had to ask myself “WHAT YEAR IS IT?” Absolutely fell in love with Eminem during the Slim Shady era. The nostalgia in the “Houdini” is a perfect example of Fan Service without making it corny. Excited to have you back Slim! Looking forward to the album later this year!