Where's Abby (+ Dylan and dogs)

Well hey! Obviously I haven't improved on my writing frequency but not from lack of events. A lot of amazing things have happened in the last two months. I didn't even write about my best friend getting married!  Holy moly.  There she is in all her wonderful beauty. I don't think it could've been a more perfect night.  My heart has been extra filled with gratitude lately. Super grateful for...  Great family time with a Father's Day trip, a quick visit with Papa and Mimi, hanging with Mom and Pops, and dinner and a trip with Dylan's family.  A boyfriend keeping my belly happy with delicious meals, my mind and body happy with active adventures like my first successful surfing session, lots of biking, and living room yoga, and my heart happy that I have such an encouraging, supportive babe.  Farmers market trips and Cinotti's bakery runs on Saturday mornings for dinner supplies and eclairs. Two eclairs in one day should not be attempted though...

        A month later and here I am. With two bridal showers, a lovely bachelorette weekend at the lake, a graduation party at the good old Withlacoochie River with awesome folk, a maiden voyage on the kayaks with Dana, a weekend full of visitors, and an Appalachian Trail experience under my belt.                   

In the last month, I celebrated Amy and Sal's marriage! Had a blast with ze best friends, this dapper date, and a foreigner with a crazy international connection. Beautiful photogrpahy from Shannon Lee Miller Had an always enjoyable visit with the best friend filled with  wedding  planning fun, tasty foods, jazz and beach time. Can't believe she's getting married in 2 months!  Had brother and future sister in law over for dinner! First dinner party at the new place was a memorable one with this  company, food, and post dins beach walkin and talkin. And concocting a master plan for getting a pup pup. Brought this funny bunny home for Easter with the fam! Continued tradition with a delicious meal with the O'Connells, and gathering with friends for the like 7th(?) year in a row according to timehop. Enjoyed an afternoon hike at the never disappointing Santos trails too. Ocala's got somethin.  Started a #detoxyobody challenge a...

Lately I've been grateful for... The help and love of my friends and family during my move into my very own, big girl studio, making Neptune Beach my new home. Technically, I lived in three cities in one year.  And even getting to give my brother a tour from another country!  My first sunrise in the apartment, serenaded by the birds and palm trees.  Mid session hugs from a little one at work.  A night walk on the beach and a reminder to talk to strangers. We enjoyed a bonfire and bar games with some fellow humans.  Good things happening for friends all around me including one getting engaged , another moving to her dream home in Georgia , another getting an awesome internship,  AND Amy Rubin getting marriiied this weekend!  So many things to be grateful for! 

What started out as a camping/surfing trip in New Smyrna with two of my favorite adventurers, turned into way more than we imagined.  When our campsite plans failed with the only two sights filled, we first went for a run and surf. Then decided to work out our housing situation. With cheap hotel, setting up camp at a "for rent" house, and some other options, I remembered the couch surfing option. Two quick requests later and we got a call back... A guy living on his boat with an island we could camp on.  Sold.  So off we went to meet our host, sail on over, and set up camp. If there was a 10th cloud, I was on it. Our host was incredibly nice with an inspiring story. He biked across the United States over two years, camping and couch surfing all over. Even his decision to buy this boat was a reminder of spontaneity. "I saw this boat up for sale and said, I'm gonna guy that boat." Then started this whole new, free lifestyle.  A weekend filled with ...

This was a week filled with happy quotes like... "I can't wait to go home! Not because I don't like this place but because I have a play date!" "A t first, when my mom said reading camp, I was mad, but I didn't know it was going to be this much fun!"    "Can I have my birthday party here?!"  Those should be used for Lindamood-Bell advertisements or something.  "I'm glad I have you so much today (3 out of 4 of her sessions). I like you."  After getting so excited about some rewards I gave one girl " I'm so excited, you deserve this!" And proceeded to kiss my pony tail.  "You coming here was like my life long dream!" From a nanny babe.   These sweet little souls just warm my heart. 

Well, hey, long lost readers! Other than holiday posts, I've been slacking a bit. On this relaxing Saturday morning. Lately I've been grateful for Surviving two weeks in Miami for work! I lucked out with a like-minded, minimal partying, ok-with-hotel-chillin roomie Emily. It was a cool experience with extra tasty foods and hilarious foreign littles but I don't know that I'd be back.   Hearing the Abby Song last night that my sweet munchkins sing when they know I'm coming to nanny.  Coming home to sweet boy helping out with my paleo challenge meals.  Pa and Grandma talks the other day! And new business ideas from Pa to smuggle goats to Miami.  Being reminded of how incredibly blessed I've been with my super parents. Boyhood was an extra reminder of that.  Super silly mornings with turkey-wolf calls and songs, and getting back to the beach for biking, Lillie's, and Miss Meryl time!  And a new addition to the family with Genevi...