There really is just something about summer that I cannot get enough of. The warm air, the sunny skies (when we’re lucky), the fresh breeze, and being able to just be OUT and let my kids run wild outside, as opposed to running a muck inside.
As I get older, I question more and more why we live here in New York as opposed to somewhere south…
But that’s pretty much what we did this entire past weekend, and it was great. I swear, I barely even bother trying to squeeze workouts in during the weekend because I’m fairly certain I never get the chance to sit down until they go to bed at night. Built in exercise + time with kiddos = doesn’t get any better than that!
Saturday was a fun day and it was just me and the boys since Jay was out for most of the day at a golf tournament. My parents did swing by for a quick hour in the morning so I could take care of some grocery shopping + a couple other quick errands, and that helped out SO much. That hour and a half would have easily taken me double that if I had both of the boys with me. Thank goodness for grandparents nearby (if I haven’t already said that 1,593 times). <3
The three of us spent the rest of the afternoon out in the yard, playing in their new pool and just running around having a good time.
Sunday was actually my mom’s birthday(!!) so after spending most of the morning/early afternoon at home working around the house and playing outside (and playing cool, of course), we headed over to my parents’ for an early dinner + pool time.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get any pool time thanks to our failed decision to try and get Alex to take nap #2 at their house. We’re 0 for 2 on that so far, but hopefully we’ll get there eventually. So while Alex got a little boob snooze upstairs, everyone else had some fun out in the pool. And by the time we came back down, it was time for a couple of beverages and some games.
By the way, I definitely did not think I would like this (not a huuuuge seltzer person), but I was pleasantly surprised. It was way better than I expected, so now I totally need to pick some up.
Cheers to fun drinks!
I think I drink too much alcohol once the weather warms up. Ooops. #sorrynotsorry
Dinner was awesome…grilled chicken, homemade pasta salad, potato salad, and corn on the cob. Basically one of our go-to summer meals. : )
And then, of course, there had to be cake!
My mom made her own, and geeeeeeez, she did a good job! Chocolate cake with a chocolate raspberry buttercream frosting (check out THIS FROSTING, just substitute raspberry extract for the vanilla!) frosting. OH. MYYY. One of the best I’ve had in a LONG time!
After dinner and cake, the boys all had some fun playing whiffle ball out in the backyard before we had to call it a night and head home for the boys’ bedtime.
They were MORE than ready, and after a pretty quick bedtime routine, Jay and I wound up spending almost 2 hours cleaning our disaster of a garage. We still can’t fit both cars in, but I feel a million times better about it and am not quite as embarrassed to keep our garage door open. ; )
Hope you guys are having a great week so far! And just a couple quick reminders…
There’s still time to be added to my Usborne Books Mystery Hostess Party tomorrow night! Just leave a comment below and I’ll send you an invite! We could be talking 100’s in FREE books!
The amazing June Jumpstart deal for Usborne (where you can sign on as a consultant for ONLY $50!) only has a few more days remaining (more details HERE). If you’re looking for a way to make a little (or a lot!) of extra spending cash this summer, LET’S TALK.
Carrie this fit chick says
I really want to try those alcoholic seltzer drinks!!!! So so good for summer picnics ans beach days. That frosting looks fantastic :)
Shaqueefa says
LOL “ans’ learned how to spelling!’
Brynn says
If you want to send some cake my way, I would be one happy girl! Chocolate raspberry sounds delicious. I am with you, there is nothing like a few cocktails and a good meal on the grill during the summer!
Shaqueefa says
😶😶😶😶😶😶
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says
Happy birthday to your mom! I’m the same way when the weather warms up – I drink more.
Shaqueefa says
Mmmmmm dat cake look good! I made a cake for my nephew gradulation last month but used whipped body butter for frosting. Didn’t see nobody ate it but it was gone from the desert table when I went to go have a slice! They musta inhaled it! Hoohoo!
Stephanie Prause says
LOL I think everyone drinks too much in the summer – especially us moms :)
Courtney says
Cheers to THAT! ;)
Melissa says
You mentioning that you’re no longer embarrassed to leave your garage door open brought back memories… my father would always store his construction materials and tools in our garage, plus of course things like toys, bikes, etc. We used to have people stop by our house to ask if we were having a garage sale! Nope, it’s just our crap.
It was a family chore each fall to clean out the garage enough to fit in both vehicles for the winter.
Courtney says
Oh my goodness, that’s too funny! I have no doubt it will be a regular clean out event for us, too :) lol
Marielle says
That cake…yum!! We BBQ’d and hung out at our pool over the weekend, but didn’t include any cake…we might have to next time!! haha!
Oh and I want to join your Usborne party- how do I get in?
Courtney says
Hey girl! I’m pretty sure I just added you on Facebook, so let me know if that was you LOL ;)
Marielle says
Lol I don’t see it yet…haha, it’s Marielle Burch if you wanted to search again. lol
Marielle says
Got it – LOL. For some reason it didn’t alert me but I found it in my Events! Thanks, haha!
Erin R says
Hey Courtney! Can you add me to your Usborne party? Obsessed with these books and my friend who was a consultant is no longer doing it. :( I need my book fix! Thanks!
Courtney says
You got it, Erin! Looking forward to having you join!
Lindsey Ferguson says
Hi – can you add me to your party? I actually won last time! I’m looking forward to picking up some new titles for my kids!
Kayla says
I also question WHY we live here instead of living down South (but I do this like multiple times a day). Haha! I love being outside in this gorgeous summer weather too! I must say, there is nothing better than seeing children running free outside and having tons of fun doing it! Luckily my nephews love to be outside too so I get to play with them a lot out there! Ohhhh my goodness that cake looks so delicious!! Cake at every cookout sounds like a great idea, I’ll have to start my family on this tradition! Haha! Xoxo
Bethany says
We are loving fresh corn on the cob as well! Grilling it up!