Goodbye Summer!!!

We just got back from the beach, in time to make it to parent orientation at Chloe's preschool. Time to say goodbye to summer and hello to pumpkins, boots, apple cider, school and all things fall!

We got to eat at all our favorite places, go back to school shopping, beach and hot tub time! Can't believe it's time for school again. 

Point Pleasant Beach

Last week we were at the Jersey Shore. One of Clarke's cousins got married, Chloe got to be the flower girl, and we all enjoyed celebrating at the beach.

Luke looked quite adorable in his little bow tie! Both did great at the wedding, we ended up staying later than we anticipated because Chloe was having so much fun dancing the night away. 

The best family picture we could get!

This was Luke's first time leaving the state of Virginia. He did okay on the road trip. Being in the car seat really isn't his thing, the last few hours were rough, but we made it. I remember when Chloe was in this stage, thankful he will outgrow it!

Once again Chloe loved the beach! Luke enjoyed it too.

We celebrated the 4th there, and this was Chloe's first time seeing fireworks. She loved it!

One day we went to the Boardwalk, tried the famous Kohr's ice-cream and did some rides.

They also had a small aquarium there that we visited. Chloe's favorite part was the penguins. 

Overall we had a great trip! I was relieved that Luke slept well in the pack n play. Makes me want to plan more travels!!

Outer Banks 2015

We've been back from our annual beach trip for a little over a week, so it's time I post about it! 

Of course we started our trip with lunch at Captain Franks. We always go there the first day of our trip, it's so good. While waiting to get in the beach house we stopped for ice cream. 

The rest of the week we spent at the beach or sound side enjoying the beautiful weather and building sand castles. 

Of course we ate out a lot! Some favorites were The Black Pelican, Sam and Omies, Art's Place, The Collington Cafe and Duck Deli. 

One day we went to the Elizabethan Gardens, a favorite for us. 

I'll end the post with a just a few more beach pictures. So many good ones...

We had the best time. It's so weird to think that the next time we go we will be a family of four!!

Flamingo Gardens and Flash Backs

I'm finally getting around to updating the last parts of our trip on the blog. I've been sick, but glad to say finally feeling better. 

The last full day in Florida we went to Flamingo Gardens. They had lots of animals and gardens to see, Chloe loved it.

After Flamingo Gardens we stopped by our old house. It was about 2 miles away and I thought it would be neat to see our old house where I have so many memories. 

I lived here when I was 2-8 years old. This is where I remember living in Florida. It was a lifetime ago, but going back brought back the memories, it was fun. 

Next, I'll post about stopping in Savannah on the way back!

2014 Recap

Hard to believe it's already 2015. We've been in Richmond the past week, celebrating Christmas, my birthday and the new year. So I have a lot to catch up on the blog, but thought I would start with recapping 2014. No big life changes this year (first in awhile) and it was exactly what we needed. Lots of great memories and fun trips!

Love my little family, and thankful for sweet memories. Here's to a great 2015!