We spent the weekend in Hillsborough with my mother and father. Right here’s our journey recap!
Sir Ducky, the well-loved classic duck
Summer time Go to to Hillsborough
The boys and I simply spent the weekend in my hometown with my mother and father! We had a brilliant stress-free go to. Thomas stayed dwelling as a result of the timing was good for him to play in a two-day golf event with all of his buddies.
We drove down on Saturday, which went positive with me solo with the boys.
Books for the Boys
Once we arrived, Mother had books for every of the boys. A handful of Disney golden books for Birch (he was obsessive about Emerson’s assortment on the seashore so he bought his personal).
And Beware The Bugs! simply printed by our household associates, James and Cheryl Maxey, for Mazen! It’s a set of 21 brief tales all involving bugs. Sounds creepy! Birch truly mentioned to me just lately “Mommy you don’t must be fearful of spiders as a result of they only crawl on you.” THANKS BIRCH!
Gallery Youthful was open for shopping!
I really like the sparkly unicorn!
Mother’s artwork is all accessible on the market through her website.
She has offered greater than 400 work! She will be able to additionally fee any animal or scene you request, like a child’s favourite animal and colours.
Right here is Katherine Youthful Artwork circa 1999 – LOL!
Additionally noticed: classic Beautycounter shampoo!
Beautycounter has a particular reward with buy in the present day and tomorrow! Spend $125 and get a free sunscreen lotion!
A classic worthy of consumption:
Napoli Pizza
For Saturday evening dinner we ordered from Napoli Pizza. It’s an identical model to Lampo right here in Cville, and the pizzas had been delish!! We additionally had a beet salad and olives.
Duke plates!
Ice Cream Sundaes
Crowded By Geese
I believed I’d have my very own mattress, however Mazen and two GIANT animals got here in to learn subsequent to me.
I’m studying Something in the Water and it’s really good!!
Sloshy Sunday
On Sunday it rained ALL DAY. Not a break within the clouds till 5 p.m.! We ate pastries, eggs, and bacon for breakfast. Performed with Beanie Infants and did 1,000 puzzles. Mother has a fantastic assortment of toys and actions.
Leftovers For Lunch
Durham Bulls Baseball Recreation
Fortunately the rain cleared out as a result of we had tickets to see the Durham Bulls! I grew up going to video games and hadn’t been in years. The boys LOVED it!!
We had a slight rain delay but it surely was a blessing as a result of as an alternative of 95 levels in July it was a cool 70 one thing. We weren’t sizzling in any respect!
“Purchase me some peanuts and cracker jacks”
The boys had popcorn and pretzels for dinner, however I used to be actually happy to discover a taco stand and margarita!! Stadium meals improve!
We left after the seventh inning stretch, however not earlier than going to the reward store. Mazen bought a tiny bat and ball, and Birch bought a Wool E. Bull that he hasn’t put down since!
Monday Sunshine
The solar after a day of rain is so very stunning! We had beautiful skies and ideal temps. I set off on a pleasant energy stroll round city. I visited our previous home and my associates’ childhood houses, sending textual content photos alongside the best way.
They new house owners of my mother and father’ previous home have paved the driveway and constructed an enormous storage. All of it seems to be very nice!
I landed at Cup-A-Joe’s for a morning glory muffin and an iced latte.
I circled again alongside the riverwalk and residential from there.
Again at dwelling they had been doing the puzzles once more.
We made salads for lunch with a number of summer season fruit.
Birch and I packed as much as depart – and left Mazen there!
He and Grammie + Pea are going tenting! After which from there, Matt is selecting him as much as go to the lake for per week. We are going to miss him a lot!!
