Happy Friday! These summer weeks are flying by faster than ever. I am trying to keep my big girl panties on and not cry about it, but WAHHHH. SUMMER, STAY!!
Favorite Memory: A few things about me: I love playing games, being outside, listening to good music, having Cali nearby, and being with my favorite people. So imagine my joy when all these things merged last weekend. Josh, Cali, my sister Courtney and I packed up and walked over to a local park, set out our lawn blanket, shuffled the Phase 10 cards, cranked some Josh Garrels tunes and enjoyed an hour or two in the sun. A few afternoon rain sprinkles pushed us back home but it was one of my favorite parts of the week.
Favorite July Food: Cherries. Hands down. I’m addicted. I am thankful the cherry season is short because I have single-handedly gone through about 8 pounds of cherries in the last few weeks. No joke. I can’t control myself. My lips have a permanent stain to them and I have become an expert pit-spitter-outter. Oh cherries, you make me happy.
Favorite Summer TV Show: Big Brother! Is anyone else watching? I always get sucked in every year and even though some of the new twists this season have me a little confused, I still loooooove to watch! Donny, a 42 year old groundskeeper who looks like he belongs on Duck Dynasty, is seriously my favorite. I find myself getting worked up over Devin (seriously, GO HOME!) and giggling at the Frankie/Zack bromance. Hilarious! Thank you CBS for giving me a good dose of summer reality tv.
Favorite Celebration: Josh’s birthday! YAY! I can’t believe my husband is 32 already – not that it’s “old” by any means, but seriously, when did we all grow up?? I could yammer on about how fast time goes and how awesome Josh is (because, well, he is), but instead I just want to fast forward to the party details.
My family hosted an incredible party for Josh. He knew nothing but when to show up and I have to say, my mom’s creativity was at an all time high. (Who remembers the awesome book themed party she threw for me last year?) My hunter-hubby had a night filled with his favorite foods (like, pretty much all of them … the food was AMAZING – gluten free too nonetheless), favorite decorations, and lots and lots of laughs from start to finish. I just have to brag on my mom’s creativity (with my dad and sister’s help as well!) with pictures below. I loved how special and celebrated Josh felt. I LOVE BIRTHDAYS and its safe to say I got the love of them from my mom. :)
As we pulled up, we knew right where to park!
Check out this table setting!. SO perfect.
The details were the best part – the hand crafted napkin rings (white tail deer of course), the name cards, the coasters and bottled water … love.
Lots of sticks, birthday love, mineral rocks and even a little visiting deer.
Deer droppings, HAHA!
I got up briefly and when I came back, someone stole my chair!
…twice!
Our birthday boy!
Crab, alfredo scallops, deep dish pizzas, and bacon wrapped sausage …
Grilled cheese and tomato soup, caesar salad with grilled shrimp, waffle fries and steaks….
corn, peanut m&m’s, cheesecake and homemade chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. *FULL*
And yes, we were full for a lonnngggg time after that.
Favorite Funnies: And last but not least! Enjoy!
Have a great weekend friends!
Trials Bring Joy 
As always I love your funnies!!! Hilarious!
:) XOXO!
I love cherries too! Happy birthday to your husband! He’s still a baby.. xx
I will pass along those birthday wishes! :) I know, we really are babies – even so, where has time gone!? :)
Omy I was rolling at my desk laughing. I love your funnies.
Ha! I always laugh while uploading them. Glad they make you smile too!!