MR had the time of her life last week. On Wednesday, we headed to Athens to meet up with an old friend from Charlottesville who was passing by on her way to a retreat. We hadn’t seen K since we left Virginia and we were thrilled to catch up with her and meet Baby Ella. We were also excited to see the cousins before they headed back home.
On Thursday, we said good bye to Hendley, Trent, Aunt Ju Ju, Gran C, K and Baby Ella, but not before making a pit-stop to a nearby park for a picnic. The girls were hilarious together. They played so hard that MR slept the entire way back to Atlanta. Later that night, I attended the neighborhood mom’s night out and ate almost an entire bowl of toffee fruit dip (see recipe below and make it tonight, its delicious!!!!).
K and baby Trent.
Me holding baby Ella.
Hendley and MR.
On Friday, we drove to Cumming, Georgia to visit with Aunt Lynn and Joshua. Joshua is a year older than MR and is absolutely precious! It really is a blessing to have our families so close by!
Joshua and MR.
On Saturday, Aunt Hannah came over to watch MR, while G and I attended a friends wedding at Lake Oconee. The weather was perfect and it was nice to have some alone time with my sweet husband.
I unexpectedly ran into my all time favorite teacher at the wedding. Ms. Bliss was my first grade teacher and the reason I went back to school to become an educator!
On Sunday, we were off again…this time we were invited to a cookout at Anthony and Kelly’s new house. We met Anthony and Kelly through Garrett’s sister and have become fast friends with them. Not only are they extremely generous, but they also love to cook! And we love to eat their cookin’! Sunday’s menu included grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, steak, baked beans and potato salad!
MR and Taylor
Between Thursday night’s Toffee dip and Sunday night’s cookout, you can rest assured that I earned those two extra pounds! And as we travel tomorrow to the beach, you better believe that those two will become three by the time we return! See you on Monday with pictures from our trip to Fernandina…
Toffee Fruit Dip
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1-8 ounce softened cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag heath toffee pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup white sugar
1. Mix all ingredients together with electric mixer, adding toffee bits last.
2. Chill.
3.Serve with fruit– granny smith apple wedges are best.