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Week in Rewind Volume 120
Happy belated Fourth of July! We’re recovering from a fun weekend in my hometown with family (more on that below), so I’m sharing this week’s recap a bit later than usual.
Speaking of belated, it’s been another busy few weeks here since our last chat. I keep thinking life will slow down, and I’ll get back into a routine of sharing here more regularly, but I probably need to learn that one form of busy just gets replaced with another. Our summer has been filled with recitals, celebrations, and prepping to send our oldest off to college. (And yes, there have already been tears.)
Needless to say, I’ve got plenty to catch you up on, so grab a drink, settle in, and let’s rewind the week.
Table of Contents
Tidbits from Home
Recital Weekend
Two weeks after graduation, we went from a cap and gown for our oldest daughter to recital costumes for our youngest.
Harper had her dance recital, which made for a fun but busy three-day stretch. Kirk’s mom made the trip back, my parents came, and we packed the seats to cheer her on.
It was such a fun weekend watching her do what she loves most, but I’m glad it only happens once every two years.
Between that and graduation, I’m one tired momma!
Alaskan Adventures
Right after the recital, Peyton headed off on a 10-day graduation trip to Alaska with Kirk’s mom and stepdad.
She visited Santa Land, soaked in the Chena Hot Springs, explored an ice museum, did an Alaskan husky tour, rode ATVs near Denali National Park, and went boating on the Chena River.
We missed her so much while she was gone, but I’m thankful she got to have this incredible experience.
She’s our outdoorsy adventure girl, so this trip was the perfect way for her to celebrate her graduation.
Two Decades and Counting
On June 24, Kirk and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. We were just college kids when we met, and now we’re getting ready to send our oldest off to college. Seriously…how did that happen?
We usually celebrate the “big” anniversaries with a fun trip. For our 10th, we headed to Frisco and Breckenridge, Colorado, for some sightseeing, and for our 15th, we spent a few days in Winter Park hiking, white-water rafting, and just relaxing together.
This year, there was no big anniversary getaway. As it turns out, senior year, graduation, and getting ready to send a kid off to college is expensive!
Instead, we celebrated a few days later with a belated anniversary dinner before heading home to watch the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match. But we’ll make up for the missed getaway soon.
Between trips to visit Peyton this fall and all the adventures still ahead, I’m pretty sure another anniversary trip isn’t too far off.
4th of July Weekend
We spent a fun (and busy!) few days in my hometown celebrating the Fourth of July.
I always look forward to all the festivities, but as I shared in a recent Instagram reel, it’s become about so much more than the holiday itself.
It’s about spending time together, carrying on traditions, slowing down for a few days, and making memories with the people who matter most.
We packed a lot into the weekend, including the parade, a 5K color run, and time at the river.
We even set up our own outdoor movie night on the 3rd (complete with homemade popcorn and candy, of course!).
And we were treated to the most gorgeous sunset before the fireworks on the 4th. I think I need a weekend from my weekend now, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
What I’m Loving This Week
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This month, I’ll be sharing more simple summer recipes, and look for some fun Christmas in July inspiration coming soon!
Wrapping Up: The Week in Rewind Volume 120
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