A few weeks ago we made a 650 mile trek up to New Hampshire for vacation with Andy’s family. This Wisconsin girl had ever only gone as far as New York, so I was working on my New England accent the entire drive there. (I kid, I kid.)
I had lofty plans of relaxation and productivity. I know. Those two things don’t typically go together… but I have a hard time slowing down. It’s something we are still working on as a family.
I brought my computer, I loaded up my external hard drive. We drove. We drove. And we drove. And after just another stretch of driving, we arrived at our condo in Ashland….
Searching…. No service… Call Failed.
It was very clear that my “plan” would be changing and this week will be full of the former and not the latter.
God knew exactly what this wife/mama/lady/gal needed.
So relaxing, we did plenty of.
I had the chance to meet some of Andy’s family for the first time (*waves hello!*) and spend time with his sis, her husband, their niece, and Andy’s parents. We played some of my favorite games, cooked some great meals and spent a lot of time in the sun and in the water.
We also ate a lot of ice cream.
My list has more unchecked boxes than I’d like, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
Dear Ashland,
Don’t ever put in more cell towers.
Love, this Mama
I can’t wait to share more about our vacation, but I couldn’t wait to share these photos! Do you see? Harlow has more than 20 hairs! She has curls! Enough for BOWS! (Which, I must add, are requested when she wants “pwincess hair.” #whybutofcourse)
psssst! These bows are seriously the best.
SUPER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
I’m an AUNT!!!!!
And meet my most adorable niece, Kadley Avryelle! I get to meet her in just a few short (but feels like eternity…) weeks!
xo.
Congratulations on being an aunt! She is beautiful!
And I’m also trying to sloooooow down a bit and kick the perfectionist/productivity habit…it takes time.
YES. It does take time! And it rears its ugly head at the strangest times :( working on it….
Aw yay on being a new aunt! I can’t wait til someone in my family has new babies – I have 3 adorable, wonderful nephews but I just love babies so much!
And you? I kinda love you without make-up. You’re one gorgeous gal!
I’ve been sporting no make up A LOT more this summer! new confidence maybe? I’m not sure!!
And seriously Heather? I wanted to go buy out Target the day she was born! Being an Auntie is SO fun! Even when you have a kid of your own!!! xoxoxoxo!
when hubs and i
lived in Rhode Island
we trekked up to NH
in the white mountains
to stay in a rustic cabin
loved it
never been so quiet
in my life
sometimes
it’s a necessary blessing
to unplug
and just rest ouwselves from
all that clatters.
{alison}
gorgeous. Thank you!
Love the pictures of you and your family. Goodness Harlow is getting big! You look so beautiful and happy, Kacia. Makes me happy :)
xoxo.
Angela
can you believe how quickly she’s growing!?!? slow down time… please! :)