Peter has been patiently waiting for Birds Fly South to open and we were not disappointed one bit. We were blown away the first time we had a BFS beer at a restaurant a few months ago, and every time since has been just as great. It is exciting to have such a great beer made locally. The brewery was a lot of fun, too. Live music, nice people and some good food truck burgers to go along with the tasty beer. 

black and blue burger with fries, yum!

gimme some beer, ma!

love that sweet photo below, chunky baby hands and feet have nothing to do with a brewery but I couldn't resist from sharing!!!

trying to stay cool on a humid night!

puppy dogs and dirty knees, such a boy! 

If you are local, check out Birds Fly South! You won't be disappointed!! 

I know we will be spending a lot of time here during the fall. 

happies, 2016 // part 2.

time for some more happies!

17 - 32

17 // chalking for a baby girl shower

18 // favorite pjs & after bath curls

19 // morning coffee made by my love

20 // my favorite face scrub

21 // tea & honey with a drop of thieves

22 // margarita sampler for happy hour

23 // healthy and yummy family dinners

24 // froooooyo

25 // staying home with this guy

26 // so, so thankful that I found our sling

27 // daddy is home from a work trip

28 // succulent love

29 // coffee. always coffee

30 // pad thai & tom kha  mixture

31 // cricut creations for baby boys bday

32 // mommy time out with my SIL 

part 1

.....also 2015 & 2014

downtown Duluth.

I always love visiting our family in Duluth since it's such a cute little town. I've seen it change and grow a lot in the past several years that I've been visiting, which is always fun. On Friday nights they have the Main Street blocked off and full of food trucks. That's pretty much heaven in my book, so I was really excited to check it out. The weather was absolute perfection. The first perfect fall night, which was a total tease since the humidity is back, and it's up in the 80's again! It was a nice little peek into the next few months, though! I'm hoping to make it back to GA again soon, and I'll definitely enjoy the food trucks!! 

This was by far the best truck, but we did get some delicious mac n cheese, that sadly wasn't pictured from another truck. There was quite a wait for the food but it was definitely worth it!!

eyeing those fries... keep dreaming kid, not quite yet!! ;) 

weekly three.

Happy September!!!! My favorite month for so many reasons! This week has been a bit different than most since Solomon and I took a little trip to GA to spend time with some of his cousins. My SIL has a Cricut and she offered to help me make some of the fun decorations for Solomon's first birthday party next weekend. I can't believe it is already here, but I'm in love with all the cute ideas we are working on. Party planning.... it's definitely a love language of mine, and luckily, Joy (my SIL), shares that love language! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! 

All three of the boys in our backseat! 

Watching these two play together and talk to each other is so stinkin cute!

The coolest seat that can fit on almost any chair and my cute tomato loving boy! 

taking stock 011

I thought it was a good idea to take stock since its the first day of my favorite month. We have so many exciting things to celebrate in the next 30 days and I can't wait! Makes my heart feel all warm and fuzzy just to think about it....

Wonderful bed sharing and bad angles for momma that create double chins. Taking one for the team because this picture is too sweet not to share!

Making // plans for Solomon's party
Cooking // chicken, potatoes & carrots all the time since it's the one thing Solomon will eat a ton of
Drinking // grapefruit La Croix like crazy
Reading // the book of Job
Wanting // time to slow down, always
Looking // forward to celebrating our three year anniversary with a fancy date night
Wasting // limes, I bought a huge bag at Costco for some reason
Wishing // the fall weather would come early 
Enjoying // my Birkenstock sandals but I'm not sure what I will do for comfy shoes in the fall/winter
Liking // time with family in GA right now
Wondering // how long before Solomon self weans, I'm hoping we still have a while with our breastfeeding journey
Loving // all the hugs and kisses Solomon gives lately 
Hoping // for some fun trips with Peter for his work, soon
Marveling // at how tall Solomon has gotten in the past few months 
Needing // a trip to Asheville soon
Smelling // that sweet baby smell, even if he isn't a baby now 
Wearing // old navy all the time, they have the best deals
Knowing // this holiday season is going to be the best yet
Thinking // about vacation with the family at the end of the month, in ready for some beach time
Bookmarking // Pinterest with tons of ideas 
Opening // boxes from Amazon all the time, prime is the best thing ever 
Giggling // at all the crazy dreams I've been having
Feeling // excited!