food truck rally, take two

last year, fort collins had it's first ever food truck rally... we obviously wouldn't have missed that.

we love food. it brings people together, it fills up your belly. what is there not to love? one night last week, the trucks got together again & we headed down to city park for a night with family. we sampled foods from a few different trucks, i branched out and had something OTHER than the waffle lab for once, & the babies played free in the grass. abel has this new thing where he likes to run in circles, squealing, grinning from ear to ear... it's adorable, and arrow is on the move now too, crawling like it's her job... HOW DID SHE GET SO GROWN UP?! it was a wonderful night, we got golden hour sunlight as we ate in the grass & it wasn't so hot that i melted into the pavement, which is always a win in my book. here's to summer coming to a close these next few weeks, a baby on the way & my favorite time of year right around the corner. hoorah!

a day in the sun… kinda

it's summertime. we sort of skipped over the whole idea of spring & went straight to high temps & lots of sunscreen. i'm alright with that. there's lots of fun to be had in the summer & it puts us that much closer to fall, which is the start of the best time of year if you ask me.

we spent the day outside recently & i had every intention of lounging in the sun & getting my tan on, but when this guy wants to be held & he needs to be in the shade... well you know how that goes.
such a cutie.
i'd choose pasty skin a million times over if it means spending precious moments with him in my lap. & it seems that's exactly what's in store this summer. hooray for life & hooray for this little joy that's been added to mine! you're the best abel. i'm glad you got my skin too... you make ultra white look dang good.

let iphone week commence!

so truth time.

life has been preeeetty uneventful lately. that is about to change since i’m leaving for NYC on friday *squeeeeals* but THAT is for another post! more than anything, i have been enjoying the time spent with my friends & loved ones and NOT taking very many pictures. i’m lame. my nice camera… you know, the one that cost a lot of money & takes gorgeous pics? yea that one… currently collecting dust. i have been allll instagram. so i call this week, iphone week. NEXT week, y’all are in for a reeeeal treat though. i’m taking my big girl camera with me to the city & will be back to regularly scheduled posting :)

enjoy this first of a few iphone posts :)

last night we went to the kenny chesney & tim mcgraw tour. SO SO good & so much fun. country concerts? seriously. people watching might have been one of the highlights :) leaning tower of beer cans anyone? gah! i love it.

summer.

summer has always been my least favorite season.
i love fall & winter because i love the holidays and i love snow.
and nothing beats crisp fall air or a porch with a bright orange pumpkin on it.
but, for now we have a freezer stocked with bluebell ice cream
and a lot of really wonderful things have & are taking place this summer.
so, i guess we are excited.
what about you?

*photo via pinterest*

how many more months??

so it happens every year... after 4th of July passes, this girl is ready for fall. i know, i know! most people think of july 4th as the 'start of summer' but in my mind it's kind of the last big hoorah and i'm ready for fall festivities! crazyyy girl. however, because we have a little... okay, alot left of heat and sunshine, i will just dream of the fall and savor the warmth of summer until it arrives!

things to look forward to...

the weather. here in charlotte we are meltinggggg. and believe me, I am taking full advantage of the warm weather, and working on my tan. BUT a cool breeze and a reason to wear a scarf or a good excuse to buy those cute fall boots... puhlease.

fall tv. please & thanks. I can appreciate a good reality tv meltdown as much as the next girl, but by the time august rolls around i’m ready for some good old fashion scripted drama. from gossip girl to grey's anatomy, all my favorites return. don’t you want to find out if stefan on the vampire diaries is ever coming back? or if naomi from 902 really has a bun in the oven?! the wait is almost over, weeee!

the leaves. how gorgeous is autumn? i feel like it is one of God's favorite seasons too! the leaves change colors, from green to orange and red, yellow and brown, the perfect autumn color palate. my only question is, why does anyone rake them? they are so great to look at, and provide excellent cushioning for Project Love shoots. plus, we all need a picture throwing leaves in the air.. come on, you know you want one.

all the pumpkin. it's back! fall food at it's best. when is there a better time to get a caramel apple spice at starbucks. not to mention the goodies only on the fall menu: the pumpkin cream cheese muffin or the pumpkin scone. BUT if you aren't pumpkin crazed like me, you could always try an old standby. caramel corn. pumpkin pie. candy corn. apple pie. chocolate chip pumpkin bread. caramel apples. take your pick.

the fashion. the boots. the bags. the boyfriend sweaters. that perfect fall weather? it’s perfect for all of my favorite fall accessories. tights & leggings. jackets. knit hats. scarves of every fabric and color combination imagineable. fashion week is in september for a reason.

the holiday season. first; only one of my FAVORITE holidays, halloween. which actually starts in september when hobby lobby puts out all of their cute fall home decor. then it's not to long until thanksgiving, and by then the Christmas commercials have already started and i definitely pump the holiday jams. so really, when you think about it that way, we might as well call labor day weekend the start of the holiday season :)

the activities. pumpkin picking. cookie baking. football games. corn mazes. pumpkin carving. fall festivals. concert season. hayrides. fall is the perfect time to embrace your inner five-year-old, music to my ears.

the perfect setting for snuggling. remember that fall weather I mentioned? and all those fun fall activities? what better way to end a day of pumpkin picking than to curl up on the couch with husband. wrapped up in a warm wool blanket, grab a few cups of hot chocolate and unwind. pure bliss.

ahhh... can't wait.

until then though; we still have sunglasses, sunshine, and days by the pool :))

enjoying it while it lasts! what's YOUR favorite season and why?!

Project Love Summer Collection Release News!!

yep. it's almost here, so get ready!!! summer collection releases this weekend! shop the store now & use code 'READY4SUMMER' to receive 10% off of your order!! some items WILL NOT be available once the new line releases so stock up & have a blessed day♥

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