Seaside Again

Just got back from Seaside (aka Heaven on earth). I am so relaxed. Like, ridiculously. 

It's time to get back to life. We're going to be super busy for the next couple of weeks with long lost friends coming to visit Monday, my family coming in town for the Fourth and my job responsibilities changing (more on that later). 

Rather than making this a lengthy post, I'll just let my pictures do the talking!!! 

Oh, and a special THANK YOU to "Bella" Rita and "Daddy Rick." They let Jonathan and I enjoy a lot of dates sans Nora while they spent time with their granddaughter. 

Luckily, we're also glad to be back home!

Seaside Round-up

We just got back from Seaside — a.k.a. the most relaxing place on earth. This trip will likely have to serve as our babymoon unless we can squeak in another mini vacay somewhere!

We return to this beach annually because it holds a special place in our hearts. Seaside has truly seen the evolution of Jonathan and Liz. The first time we were there Jonathan was my friend with the hint of something more, the second time we were newlyweds and this time we're pregnant! I hope we get to return next May so we can introduce 5-month-old Nugget to our favorite sunny spot!

Here's a recap of last year's trip to Seaside: Vacation, More Seaside and Another Day in Paradise.

I took scant few pictures on this trip. Lucky for you, my father-in-law, Rick, was on top of the photo duties this year. I was busy being nauseous, celebrating my 29th birthday and having a happy Mother's Day :-)

 Here are some pictures from the music and arts festival that was going on:

(Artist Justin Gaffrey at work! Brilliant!)

Please notice that his paintings aren't just chunky—they're practically 3D!

Needless to say it was another fun year!! Can't wait to go back!

It's a Celebration!

Happy b-day to my BFF Amy!

I drove 1 million miles this weekend to and around Columbia, SC, for Amy — and it was so worth it! Luckily I had a riding buddy, my other BFF, Lezlee :-) (Actually, when we're together it's Lizlee)

We all had a weekend packed with excitement. On Saturday evening we grilled and then attended Brew at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo in Cola. Then, on Sunday, Amy had her first wedding shower — she's getting married EXACTLY 2 months from today! Lezlee and I get to be bridesmaids in her wedding. Ain't we special...

(LtoR: Amy, me, Lezlee, and Amy's sister, Jenny...this was the only minute of the event that it wasn't pouring—rain that is!)

(The rest of the night we looked like this!)

(Love my Amy—and her awesome dress)

(Amy and her sweet mom)

(Lezlee fashioned a bouquet out of ribbons)

(My girls being goofy...hehe)

(Can you spot Amy in her sea of gifts?)

(Yay, presents!)

(The pink food room)

(Amy cutting her cake)

Here's some of the decor:

(Loved this cake server!)

I'm really looking forward to Amy's bachelorette weekend in the mountains in less than a month! She better get ready b/c Lezlee and I have some fun surprises in store ;-)