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Uncategorized | July 8, 2013

You Were Born to Sparkle

 photo DSC_1813.jpgWe had a fantastic 4th of July weekend. There is something about having a super long weekend that just makes everything more fun and more relaxing!

 photo DSC_1797.jpgWe spent most of the weekend up at my mom’s lake cottage and had a blast. Hudson got in the spirit of the holiday by waiving his mini flag. He flat out refused to wear his flag sunglasses for more than 2 seconds. I guess they were more fun to waive around and chew on than wear. We’ll have to work on that one.

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Our 4th was made more fun by patriotic drinks courtesy of my cute sister-in-law…and pinterest.
 photo DSC_1651.jpgThey were cranberry juice, followed by lots of ice, then blue gatorade, and then 7up. Super yummy and super festive!
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Oh the food! It was awesome. Can we go back and eat it again?

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My mom made these little bits of chocolate and toffee goodness and we seriously could not stop eating them. We totally ate the entire pan. Recipe coming soon. 
 photo DSC_1685.jpgOther than eating, we spent most of the weekend going for long walks, enjoying the sunshine, swimming (Wrigley), and chasing after Hudson. 
 photo DSC_1755.jpgHudson slept like a champ through the fireworks but refused to nap the next day. Figures. My mom may or may not have asked Hudson if he was on drugs. That boy gets a little crazy when he doesn’t nap!

 photo DSC_1762.jpgSee what I mean?
How was your 4th of July???

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Comments

  1. E Hayes says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    What a great weekend! All that food is making me hungry – especially those toffee bars, can't wait for the recipe!

  2. E Hayes says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    What a great weekend! All that food is making me hungry – especially those toffee bars, can't wait for the recipe!

  3. erin vancura says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Such a fun weekend!! And even Hudson waving his sunnies is adorable never mind wearing them… That food spread and those delicious bars just made my tummy growl!!

  4. Linda says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    What a beautiful setting…can't wait for that recipe!! You and Hudson are so cute in your red, white and blue!

  5. Meg Cady says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Babies in sunglass make my ovaries flip! SO STINKING CUTE!!!! Glad yall had a great holiday!!!

  6. Erin @ Sugar Magnolia says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    I just died laughing at that last picture!! So cute! And all the food looks fabulous!

  7. SHAYNA says

    July 8, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Looks like a great weekend! Love those fun drinks!

  8. Life With Lauren says

    July 8, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Looks like such a great time and Hudson is adorable as always.

  9. natasha {schue love} says

    July 8, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Hudson is SOO cute!! Love his little outfit and it sounded like the perfect long holiday weekend!

  10. Carolyn says

    July 8, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Looks like such a fun weekend! 🙂 And as always, you and Hudson are adorable! 🙂 And Wrigley too!!!

    Also – you should probably mail me those brownies. 🙂

  11. connie says

    July 8, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    We had a wonderful time !!

  12. Britt @ The Magnolia Pair says

    July 8, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Oh my gosh, look at how funny and cute Hudson is! His sunglasses are precious! Happy baby, I just love him!
    Glad y'all had a sunny and happy 4th!!

  13. Tara says

    July 8, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    YUM to those toffee bars! I'm looking forward to the recipe 🙂 Hudson's sunglasses are so cute! My girl's got some pink ones but she won't wear them, either!

  14. Katie says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Ha! Loved the pictures. Sounds like a great weekend. Wouldn't it be fantastic if all weekends were extended?!

  15. Laura {happily ever} Parker says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Long weekends are the best!! He is the perfect patriotic baby with that red hair!

  16. Erin R. says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:58 am

    That boy and his naps!

    Had fun celebrating the fourth with you and the fam!

  17. leah says

    July 9, 2013 at 1:00 am

    hahaha that last picture cracks me up– why do kiddos refuse to nap when clearly they need it?! Loved all your pictures, looks like a great time was had by all!

  18. Shay says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:00 am

    Between the baby, the food and those drinks I cannot imagine a better weekend- your boy is so cute!

  19. Erin says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    That food spread looked delicious! I'm so glad you had a fun, relaxing weekend at the lake.

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