Happy Friday!
We took the kids (minus Maggie who was scooping and JP who's back at school) to Scarborough Beach this past weekend, and it was such a nice time. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful area!
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| Andrew and I decided we should open a beach canopy company after seeing so many expensive ones |
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| Best Beach Snack. I also love my swim shorts and rash guard |
Andrew stayed for a couple days with a friend's family in Rhode Island, and had a blast going to the beach, golfing and tubing:
Eamon's been golfing (as usual) with friends, with uncles, with cousins, and with Declan for the first time:
Maggie woke up early to see the sunrise and is still hanging out with friends for "probably the last time before college". I've squeezed in a couple of dates with her this weekend for some girl time before she leaves.
I was looking up a kid's whereabouts, and it just struck me to see The Ice Cream Cottage listed as a location. Like, we built that little business from nothing and now it's literally on the map:
The Peach Dole Whip was a huge hit this week:
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| A little crooked, but omg it tastes like gummy peach candies! |
Lucy Doodle turned 10!!! She got her hairs did, had a Greenie, and posed awkwardly for me. I think she's embarrassed by the bandana the groomer puts on her:
We took Andrew and Declan top Costco to help Andrew get some groceries for his off-campus house this year, and the Halloween stuff was out already. Ugh. Too soon.
The littles were finally able to try the Solar S'mores to mixed success. The chocolate melted but the marshmallow did not get gooey. They still ate it!
Then they played in the sprinkler and jumped on the trampoline, just like almost every other summer afternoon.
Then they played in the sprinkler and jumped on the trampoline, just like almost every other summer afternoon.
Phil had them clean out the van before our big trip out to college next week, and they look appropriately thrilled:
But then Brendan's godmother came by to give him an early birthday present, and he was actually thrilled!
We took Andrew and Eamon out for an end of the summer dinner last night...
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| Still rocking the Minion shirt |
But then Brendan's godmother came by to give him an early birthday present, and he was actually thrilled!
We took Andrew and Eamon out for an end of the summer dinner last night...
... and then Andrew drove off early this morning to head back to Franciscan for his Senior year :(
He will be the Men's Soccer Team Manager this year and also the Head of the same Mission Trip he went on last year, so he had to get back early for work and a retreat. Dang this summer went by way too quick.
I showed Phil this photo of the married owners of the gym I was going to this summer:
And on that note, have a great weekend everybody!!
Me: Don't they look amazing?
Phil: They look like they own a gym.
*pause*
Phil: And we look like we own an ice cream store.
And on that note, have a great weekend everybody!!
Busy busy busy! I hope Maggie has an awesome first year of college! Another mission trip for Andrew? When the time comes, please include the fund raising link.
ReplyDeleteAnd best wishes to everyone as they start back at school!
You know I will :) Andrew's hoping he can get Maggie to join (Eamon should be in Austria in the spring). I was so happy to read on someone's blog that you get to go visit with your daughter and granddaughter soon - soooo lucky!!! Enjoy every moment!
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ReplyDeleteMe: Don't they look amazing?
Phil: They look like they own a gym.
*pause*
Phil: And we look like we own an ice cream store.
Hahaha!
As always... so many fun, busy things happening, Colleen. I'm tired just reading about it, but also it looks delightful. What a perfect beach day, too.
I'm a little tired too, to be honest. Emotionally and physically! I don't want my college kids to leave, but I will embrace the schedule and structure that the school year brings.
DeleteThey look like they own a gym . . .and we own an ice cream shop. So funny. Phil always seems to rock the one liners. And he gets the kids to clean out the van. You def married well. ;) We did not make it to the beach this summer, but I pointed out to Coach that we did get a ton of beach time in Florida over spring break. You are lucky to live somewhere so pretty. The beach in Chicago is great, but getting there isn't easy. As I type this we just dropped Curly off at college. It went so well - she is so happy and excited. There were no tears. As we are on day two of our drive home, I'm feeling like she is just SO far from home. Safe travels and best of luck dropping Maggie off. xo
ReplyDeleteNo tears is a wonderful goal!!! I'm glad she's there safe and sound. I don't think that will be in the cards for us - both Maggie and I have broken down this week already. Hormones are partly to blame!
DeleteHappy b-day to Lucy!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI had to laugh at your commentary of the gym/ice cream store owners! Honestly, I think I like your look/lifestyle better!
ReplyDeleteYes, ours is a lot easier to maintain :)
DeleteThat's a gorgeous beach!! I fully approve of your go-to beach snack (mine is sour cream and onion Pringles, washed down with a White Claw!).
ReplyDeleteThat peach Dole whip looks absolutely incredible. I'm about ready to hop in the van and drive out to the Cottage to get some. I wish our local ice cream shop would get on the Dole whip bandwagon!
DYING laughing over Phil's assessment, but I would amend it to say you own an ice cream shop but GO to the gym regularly because that certainly shows!!
Greta is going into 7th grade and even though it's still several years away, her eventual departure for college has been on my mind recently. I know it's going to go by way too fast. Ugh, these kids!!!
Flights from PIT to PVD are cheap and quick! Haha! I feel like once they get to high school it just flies by and we just need to learn how to let go. It's hard being a mom!
DeletePhil’s line about the gym vs ice cream shop owners was hilarious! I agree with Suzanne above that the ice cream lifestyle and look is better!
ReplyDeleteWhen do the at home kids start school? I’m trying to figure out which week we will start back to homeschooling. The public schools don’t start until September 8th near us this year - so late! I’m both ready for the routine to be back and feeling overwhelmed by my still very long list of summer projects that need doing.
Our kids start on August 27 (5th and 7th graders) and Aug 28 (high schooler) which is too early for my liking, but they do get 2 full weeks off at Christmas again, so that is something to look forward to!
DeletePhil’s comment is so funny. Really, though, the two of you are such fitness buffs, you look like you could be gym owners, too. (But ice cream is so much more fun!)🤩
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind Laura! We look like we work out AND also eat lots of ice cream :)
DeleteSuch a great glimpse into your journey and college drop-offs. It was a busy, rainy and great weekend especially for our new freshman. I am so glad we got that hug in. Such a treasure. I hope Maggie and my Isabelle connect again. Maggie seems very sweet. Your family is lovely. We were in the room right next to the pool entrance and I cannot believe we never saw you at the hotel. HAHA. Thank you for sharing the blog. I will have the shop at homecoming hopefully we will catch up if you can make it. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteOh funny that you were right there at the hotel! I wish we could come back for Homecoming, but it's too far to travel for a weekend and my husband can't take the days off from school :( We will be back for graduation in May though! I hope Isabelle and Maggie can meet up again too, how fun would that be?!?
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