Scenes From The Cottage

What do you get when you combine a lake, perfect weather, 2 boats, and nothing to do but to sit back and enjoy it all? One fantastic summer weekend, of course.

Couldn't have had a better time with Billy's family in Port Clinton this weekend! I'm a little sad to get back into the weekly routine of things. Camden loved "driving" the golf cart, throwing rocks into the water (I think he could have done this for hours), playing at the beach area, and ran around on the boat like he was the captain. I'm sure if he could speak in sentences he would be asking to go back next weekend! Billy's parents just bought a 2nd boat so this was our first time on it, and of course it was so nice. It's smaller than the other boat so it was easier for Camden to walk around, when we were going slow. And the front of it has lots of seating where I plopped down, kicked my legs up, and didn't move most of the way.

I freaking love you, lake life. A LOT of proof below...

"hey, you guys going to get on this thing with me or not?!" 

 

(don't worry-this is just grape juice..aka nonalcholic wine) 

 

 

 

 

 (Rocky wasn't left out of the fun at all-he was a happy camper who got lots and lots of walks by the water!)

That sunset though...major heart eyes.

I'm really thankful that our kids have such an awesome place to experience summer weekends, and am already looking forward to the next time we can bring BOTH of our boys!! When we left yesterday we just kept saying how next time baby brother will be with us, too. Can't believe we're so close to becoming a five (Rocky included) person family now! Still just a tad bit crazy to think about.

Have you visited the Port Clinton area before? What did you guys do this weekend?

On The Road Again....

Aloha.

The weekend is almost here. Who has big plans? We are heading to our happy place today for the weekend...5 pts to whoever can guess it before I say type it. 

...that would be the cottage! Tomorrow there is this huge party by Cedar Point called the Boat Barge, where everyone anchors their boat and boozes together in the water and on their boats. Jessie and her boyfriend are heading up there tonight too, so I'm hoping we can meet up with them for a bit! :) Once we get back, only one day of work stands between us and Texas. Awesomesauce. 

Here are my Friday Letters.....

Dear McDonald's employees, I'm pretty sure when I ask for sugar-free vanilla iced coffee, you often just give me regular. NO BUENO. Dear Friday, YOU ARE HERE! Thanks for showing up when I need you most. Dear cottage/the lake/the boat, we are so excited to spend the weekend with you again. You're the best. Dear Boat Barge, you seem pretty legit. Dear Urban Outfitters, we hit it off really well last night. Thanks for having everything I was looking for. Dear person that shall remain anonymous that sends me funny face pictures while they are going #2, really?! just really? Priceless. Dear Rocky, you recently got groomed and the lady cut your precious coat way too short and Daddy had to refrain me from ripping her head off and chopping her into a million pieces. I know you like it because you aren't hot, but I miss your hair. No matter what though, you are so handsome. Dear Steph/BBFT, Kristen, and Shay, holy crap! I get to see your faces so soon! Steph, words can't describe how excited I am to meet your friends and family. And to make you cook me breakfast. Dear Real Housewives of NYC, you are BORING me. I really can't stand watching any of you, so I've stopped (which says a lot because I love me some RH's). However, True Blood you have not let us down. SO good. Dear Husband, thank you for stopping to get me ice cream last night. You know the way to my heart. Oh, and no matter what you say, you did in fact sleepwalk the other night, and then asked me what I was doing when I told you to get back in bed. (this is me laughing) Dear Magic Mike, OMG! You are the greatest gift to happen to women this weekend. I must see you Sunday when we return. I love you long time, Channing. Dear Readers, thank you a million times over for your kind words yesterday. 

 

Toodles!

Weekend At The Cottage

....could also be under "paradise" in the dictionary.

My dictionary, that is. ;)

We spent the weekend at the lake (in Port Clinton) with Billy's parents, siblings, and grandparents, and naturally it was wonderful, relaxing, and really- just perfect. You know how everyone has their "happy place"? This would probably be ours. Have you noticed I'm somewhat a pool/water/sunshine rat in the summer? 'Tis true. I dare you to try and pry me away.


Both Billy and I enjoy being on the water and it's so fun to escape the city for a weekend and spend quality time with family. I'm thinking we need to get our own little cottage, yes? Let's get on that, babe. As you can probably guess, the majority of the weekend was spent on Billy's parents new boat, jetskiing (I got up to 55mph before the lake waves almost knocked me off!), and at Put In Bay. Put in Bay (an island full of bars/restaurants/fun activities) is only a short boat ride from the cottage, so we spent the afternoon on Saturday there and rented a golf cart to drive around the island and bar hop! They have a couple beautiful wineries on the island as well. On Sunday, we took the boat out to Cedar Point (one of the largest amusements parks) and cruised around there.  

Let's let the pictures do the explaining since they do a much better job than I do...

{the sangria recipe that I posted last Friday proved to be delish.}

{Billy's brother bench pressing me.. he's single, ladies!}

...Can we go back now?!

Just beautiful.

We're hoping to get many more weekends at the cottage this year!
{I linked up with Sami for the Weekend Recap blog hop! Go link up too.}

Have you been to Put In Bay before? 

Definitely take a trip there and Cedar Point if you are ever in town visiting...it's a guaranteed great time!


If you have a minute, would you pray for Billy's grandpa? He isn't doing too well and I know Billy's family would appreciate any prayers his way. We love him so much!

*You have until 6/30 to enter the $100 Target GiftCard sweepstakes! {here}

*Up this week is my office reveal {even if it's months late...I know, I know.} and some awesome products from my favorite shops. I'm so excited to share with you guys!