Happy Friday!

Happy Wednesday, friends!

Second week of summer is here, and we are adjusting to the quasi schedule we will have before heading to the mountains for a bit to escape the Charleston heat.

Almost four years in Charleston and we have tried A LOT of restaurants. This is a foodie town, and there is no short supply of incredible culinary experiences to enjoy. We haven’t tried them all- but we’ve definitely been to our fair share.

Maddie Mae.

My baby girl- Can I call you that anymore? I’m hoping for forever… Maybe just a little longer?

Today you’re nine.

This one’s for the Disney Geeks. Non-believers- avert your eyes…

If you’ve been here a while, you know we are unapologetic Disney Adults over here. Disney has been a special place for my sisters and I since we were kids- we’d go every year, sometimes more than once. And while I have so many incredible memories there from my childhood, nothing compares to being able to experience it as an adult with a family of my own- that’s the real magic.

Happy Friday! It’s the last day of school here in South Carolina, and we are ready for summer! I’m having some mixed emotions about the start of this next chapter, as we’ve all come to thrive on our little routine.

Earlier this week Maddie and I sat down and came up with some ideas for our summer. She’s enrolled in a few camps here and there, but for the most part we don’t have many plans and I’m really looking forward to some quality time together, just us two.

Always one to level up the fun, Maddie suggested we put all of our ideas in a “Summer Bucket List Jar,” and on unscheduled days we will draw from it and let fate decide what we do… Genius!

When I committed to Dry January this year, I had zero intention of giving up alcohol for good. In fact, I had low expectations for lasting even one full month, as I had tried to tackle DJ more than a few times without success. In the past, I framed a break from alcohol as a cleanse- as “giving up” something. But this year, when that last day of January arrived, I was overwhelmed by all the things I had gained in those 31 days- I couldn't ignore all of the benefits I felt from cutting out booze. More energy. More clarity. More resilience. The list goes on and on.