Hi friends! Remember me?
I know it’s been awhile, but somehow the last month has FLOWN by. We’ve had a lot of fun + adventures to keep us busy including vacation, birthdays, a wedding, a new family member…and just plain life. Here’s a little recap of what we’ve been up to…
In August, we spent 2 weeks with my parents in Delaware. I’m sure some of you are asking “What the heck could you do in Delaware for 2 weeks?” The beach. That’s what. We spent our days soaking in the sun + saltwater, the men played golf, the ladies did some shopping, but mostly lots of eating + relaxing. It’s not very often we get to see my parents when the days aren’t jammed packed with things to do and places to go, so it was a treat to just enjoying time visiting together.
A few of our Delaware vacation highlights:
- Rehoboth Beach + Cape Henlopen State Park
- Dogfish Head Brewery
- Hopkins Farm Creamery — A working dairy farm with fresh made ice cream. A must have.
- Assateague State Park — Wild horses are all over the state park. We saw 2 meandering through the parking lot!
- Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base — The museum has over 30 aircraft in various sizes including a former Air Force One, then used exclusively for the Vice President. The museum features an “Open Cockpit Day” on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Definitely plan a visit around this, you won’t be disappointed!
Some of our favorite restaurants:
What else has been going on?
Our dear friends, Ryan + Hayley, were married in Vail over Labor Day weekend. It was AMAZING. We had such a fun weekend celebrating with them! This was our 3rd time walking down the aisle together in a wedding and it never gets old. 🙂
And in other big milestone news, my sister-in-law had her baby this week! We are thrilled to welcome Baby Charlie to the family!
September includes my birthday and I celebrated the best way I could possibly think of – with my boys. We drove to Longmont, Colorado to an apple orchard + farm. While Colorado doesn’t have the right climate for apple trees, there are a few that help get into the fall spirit. We took a tractor ride, fed horses, saw chickens and most importantly…ate apple cider donuts. Mmmmm.
And last but not least, Everett started school! He is now going to a part-time toddler program 2x a week. We thought it would be really good for his socialization and development (the break for mommy is an added bonus). He only started a week ago, but so far it’s been great. When we toured the school, he sat right down at a table with other kids and started playing. We knew that he’d be just fine! 🙂
I think that covers the big parts of life lately. Now we are settled back into our routine and relatively quiet days…and trust me, that’s not necessarily a bad thing right now!
How did you guys spend the last few weeks of summer?? Hope it was amazing!
xo,
Rachael
Kaitlyn
October 10, 2016Wow! Y’all have been busy! I love seeing all of the photos 🙂
shutthefrontdorr
October 10, 2016Thank you so much, Kaitlyn!! We tried to squeeze as much fun into the last weeks of summer as possible. You never know when it’s going to start snowing here, so we enjoyed the sunshine while we could!
sashatheadventurer
October 7, 2016You look so happy, seems like you had a good time 🙂 Congrats to your friends 🙂
Ally,
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shutthefrontdorr
October 10, 2016Thank you for the sweet words. We try to make the most of wherever we are! And I’ll definitely pass along the congratulations! 🙂
Ivana J
October 7, 2016It looks like you had amazing time lately, and this photos are the proof xoxo
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shutthefrontdorr
October 10, 2016Thank you! Yes, life has been really good to us lately! Hopefully you’ve been having a great time as well! 🙂
Ree
October 6, 2016Sound slide you had a busy and amazing time!! Ree Love30
shutthefrontdorr
October 10, 2016YES! That’s exactly how I’ve described life the last few months… busy but amazing!!
Margot Guilbert
October 6, 2016My birthday is also in September! Happy Birthday!!
I wish I could travel the US!!!
xo, Margot
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shutthefrontdorr
October 10, 2016Happy belated birthday to you too! You will have to let me know if you are ever in the area and I’ll send you a ton of recommendations!
lexpander
October 6, 2016You guys look like such a happy family! And congratulations on your friends getting married!
X, Alex
shutthefrontdorr
October 10, 2016Aww thanks, Alex! I will definitely tell them you send congratulations. They certainly are happy newlyweds! 🙂
The Cornish House
October 6, 2016Looks like you had a great time and such a lovely family 🙂
shutthefrontdorr
October 10, 2016Thank you! We’ve been non-stop lately but it’s been really fun!
watchmeblather
October 3, 2016shut cute photographs, such a happy fun looking family 🙂
shutthefrontdorr
October 10, 2016Thank you so much! We try to have fun wherever we are. 🙂