It’s been awhile. Summer tends to do that to blogging, does it not? Summer is now regretfully over, and with it go my days of laying on the beach doing nothing but reading brain candy and hanging out with my family. However, I did accomplish a few things…
I shot a wedding in Connecticut & the Fireman joined me as my assistant. He’ll never volunteer his services again.
This is my lake. See why I want to be there all day, every day?
My sister came out to visit for a month (!!!!) this year and it was AMAZING. We had so much fun together & she was already planning her next visit out before she even left.
Obviously, the highlight of the summer was the Fireman’s return home from deployment, but my 2 week vacation to California was right up there in second place.
But the best thing I did all summer was hang out with this precious man:
I realize what a gift it is that my grandfather is still around and kicking (and sassy!) at 88. He is such a sweet man & if I was given the option to hang out with him or hang out with my girlfriends, you KNOW I’d pick him any day.
A few of his favorite things include reading every book he can get his hands on (sound familiar?), eating chocolate ice cream, chocolate cake, or Oreos at any turn, & taking naps on the porch. He is hilarious & opinionated & he even has his own hashtag on Instagram (#grampftw).
He tells me every time that I leave that he’s going to cry (stop it already, you’re breaking my heart). Gramp, I love you bunches & I know that Mom will tell you you’re online again & you’ll pretend to be over it but will secretly be thrilled.
Anyways, Summer. So long, buddy. I can see the trees changing colors and I feel the morning chill & secretly I’m thrilled about pulling out my sweaters & boots. I’ll be back to posting more often, but I’m slowly getting back into the swing of it all! Happy Fall, y’all!!
