Movie on the Lawn

Unless they have done them before and we missed them, I think this past weekend's Friday Night Movie on the Lawn was a first for our neighborhood.  It worked out perfectly that I was off of work so I was able to get Nolan home and get dinner in him before it started at dusk.  Our neighbors next door met us up there and we made sure to get there early to get a good seat!

Front row, baby!

We brought a cooler and a couple of snacks just in case, but it turns out the people hosting the event came around with TONS of snacks and drinks and really hooked us all up.  I was so impressed with the setup and the weather was perfect.  They were showing "Boss Baby" which Nolan loves and we have all seen 100 times, so it was great for Nolan and Kaleb.

The best group shot I got...I need longer arms!

It's so fun to have neighbors with two boys close to Nolan's age.  They were so cute running around and watching the movie together that I just had to stalk them :)





So I Won Something on the Radio...

This is really silly, and I felt silly when I even called IN to the radio show, but figured I would give it a shot.  I had a pretty rough month I thought, so when I called I was just putting it all out there.


I local radio show was giving away a "Girl Boss" makeover for a local dry bar here in Raleigh.  They asked folks to call in and tell them why they would like a makeover.  Well, since I hadn't been doing much of anything with me since my surgery, I thought something like that could be fun (especially since I knew I would NEVER get a blowout at this place without this contest).




So, I called and told them my surgery story and how I just wanted to feel like ME again.  How I hated that I still couldn't smile all the way and that I didn't like looking at my pictures anymore.  Silly, I know, but I have reserved the right to feel bad about myself here and there (and then move on because ain't nobody got time for that!)  Anyway, they must have felt sorry for me and I WON!  I got the makeover for that day plus a photoshoot.




It ended up that the host of the show gave me HER slot, so I got to talk to her by text and she even came to see me at the salon that day.  Yeah, I felt cool :)  It was only mildly embarrassing that I found myself on Twitter later that day - ha.  Funny coming from the lady that never uses any form of social media...


So anyway - I went to the salon, got all dolled up, and had some pictures taken.  I still can't look at them and NOT see my crooked smile, but through all of this I had that sweet little reminder that God is still in the picture.  It's almost like he used this to say "Hey, I am still here."  "Even though YOU don't feel like it right now, good things are coming your way, and this is just the start."  Geez - so cool.


Here are a few of the pictures I got back - I have absolutely no place to use them, but Anthony got a sweet one for our anniversary at least :)

This last one is my favorite, and I still wanted to redo my makeup ;)

Clayton Harvest Festival 2017!

I love the Harvest Festival in Clayton - it's so much fun, easily accessible, and they have lots of fun stuff to check out.  It's usually pretty crowded, and I can't remember if we went last year, but we tried to go for at least a couple of hours this past weekend.  Now that it's "Fall" (even though it was 90 degrees and we all about died), I want to do ALL the Fall things!


There was also a BBQ tasting contest going on, so you could purchase a ticket and get samples of all the meat.  We didn't go that far, but Anthony did get a good BBQ plate for lunch.

I LOVE this picture!

We wandered down the street and checked out some of the vendors. My FAVORITE was the equine rescue organization, and it was ALL I could do not to take this little donkey home.  I mean, our backyard would be perfect for one of them!  I am sure the HOA would disagree with me though :(

We made it to the rides, but it was SO hot and almost naptime so the boys took one go around the Fun House before we headed back towards the car.  I was so tempted to get a funnel cake, but went against my urges.  Instead the boys got a pineapple lemonade which turned out to be the BEST thing ever since we were practically melting!

Got most of my smile back, even though I was sweating - ha!

We headed back to the main entrance where Anthony promised Nolan a blow up Ninja Turtle something or other before we left.  Turns out he got a sword and thank goodness it was inflatable bc he was chopping everything he came across after that!

Getting to go inside the old helicopter...

Perfect his tattoo fits the scene...ha!

Next year we will plan to go a little earlier and plan more time to shop.  I also hope next year will be closer to 70 degrees rather than 90, but you never know in North Carolina!







Fun Friday Concert

Downtown Clayton had another one of their concerts for the Concert Series last night, so we wanted to try and make it to at least one this year!  Unfortunately, we didn't make it long because we didn't plan for food all that well, but we made a quick loop around the square and headed out for some yummy pizza for dinner :)

The boys and their matching outfits :)

We found one of Nolan's friends from school and they were SO excited for the bounce house - can you tell?! :)

Around the House (Picture Dump!)

Really all of my posts should just be Picture Dumps since it's the only type of legible post I can get up these days!

Trip to the vet with Sweet Vegas...

Sunset I saw on my walk the night before my surgery...

Little Oscar "running" around the yard...

Nolan and Daddy singing the Happy Birthday song while at Mexican...

Discovering he loves bagels with cream cheese...

Being a boy...that is milk and water - yuck!

 



Sacked out after his "sleepover" in the living room with Daddy...