{weekend happenings + summer pin-spirations}

We enjoyed a very laid back and relaxing getaway to the beach this past weekend! Ahh....a much needed break with all the craziness the end of the school year brings. No complaining here, as I love my job, just a very, very busy time of the year! Ella enjoyed her very first boat ride! She was not too crazy about the life jacket, but with distractions from mommy, daddy, grandparents, food, drinks, ice chips, birds, water, houses {ok, you get the point}, we survived! ;) She really did have a great time! We can't wait to go out on "Reel Time" again! Here are a few pictures from our weekend happenings.

This week begins my very last week of the '12-'13 school year. What a very blessed year it has been for me! I prayed so hard for a part-time job in order to be at home more with E. God is so faithful and provided the perfect job for ME. Did I ever expect less?!?
So, now that summer is just around the corner, I'm trying to find some fun {and different} things for us to do!

E is still 20 months old, so I know she is still young to do some of these things, but it's never too early to start {in my opinion}! I thought this was a very fun, yet easy "summer schedule" to do with kiddos {yes, even at Ella's age}! Loving this!

 Here are some fun and creative activities for little ones. Some I've some, and some were new to me. It's always fun to see others ideas! Five senses activities found here

I'm almost finished with E's playroom, but still have a few things I'm wanting to do. Here are a few inspirations I've had my eye on!

And last, but not least, some new recipes I'm wanting to try. Some to satisfy my sweet tooth, some for party events, and some for Little Miss!

Old Fashioned Classic Lemonade

Key Lime Parfaits

 

And there you have my {ever growing} summer pin-spiration list!

Happy Monday, friends!!!