Hello. I hope you’ve all been effectively. It’s been some time, so I assumed I’d hop on right here to share some updates and pictures from summer time and attempt to join since I’ve been slacking on posts currently. I at the moment have a four-month-old that I’ve been hanging out with continuously. He’s fairly bossy, so I’ve had problem becoming in display screen time. However truthfully, I’m completely happy that I’ve been capable of spend a ton of time with him as a result of he’s getting so large. I’m attempting to soak all of it in as a result of time is flying by.
I positioned his play fitness center on my sectional proper subsequent to me, and it’s been maintaining him entertained whereas I’m running a blog. He loves his fitness center, however he needs to make sure I’m proper there subsequent to him, so this can be a win for each of us. 
It’s nonetheless so scorching right here, and August is all the time the most popular month! We’ve been attempting to slot in our walks early within the morning whereas the temps are within the 70s. We go about 2 1/2 to three miles with Leo. I don’t want summer time away, however wanting ahead to some cooler temps. This summer time has been brutal. I choose the summer time surroundings, however the fall climate. Since I used to be so sick final 12 months at the moment, I’m wanting ahead to finally stepping into fall mode.
Effectively, first issues first, I stop Whole30 on day 19. I did my finest, however in direction of the top, I used to be so drained and simply wished a dang plate of sushi with the household. I honored that and threw within the towel. When issues begin to really feel restrictive, I take a step again. The final time I did Whole30, I had extra time to arrange enjoyable and distinctive recipes, however I used to be consuming the identical meals repeatedly this time. And I didn’t really feel any distinction after the twenty days, so I used to be like, ” give me the rattling plate of sushi,” and it was scrumptious. No regrets. I normally get mad at myself for quitting issues, however I used to be pleased with myself this time.
The most effective a part of the morning is consuming my espresso whereas the sunrises outdoors with the canine and Bugs. We’ve been having some beautiful skies currently.
I’m so completely happy they lastly opened a Cava nearer to my home. I ordered a bowl with all of the scrumptious toppings! I must meal prep my model to have this week. And I’ve been obsessive about the Aura Bora glowing waters currently! I put them in my Amazon store! I’ve been attempting to maintain that store up to date with gadgets I like and issues I exploit for Bugs.
One good Whole30 recipe I made was this salad with home made grilled rooster salad on prime. It had marinated grilled rooster, primal kitchen mayo, sesame seeds, onion, diced dates, garlic powder, onion powder, dillweed, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper.
A couple of weeks in the past, my brother was on the town! On one of many hottest afternoons, I headed out to go disc {golfing} with him and my dad! I surprisingly loved it. Once we go to him in D.C., we’ll play once more at a few of his favourite programs.
After disc golf, we headed to downtown Fort Mill to have lunch at Hobos. I ordered the grilled rooster salad lettuce wrap with fruit on the aspect.
We grabbed espresso at certainly one of my favourite spots, Olive Mud Puddle! After which, we headed across the nook into a brand new market known as Tip High to select up some Kombucha and drinks for the pool. 
I feel I had eggs for breakfast each day for the whole month of August. I used to be so over it.
My Whole30 go-to dessert was these dates topped with almond butter blended with cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa nibs, and almond slices. I made them upfront and saved them saved within the freezer.
Early morning walks!
Earlier than my brother returned to D.C., we had a household dinner on the Pump Home.
I ordered the steak and brussels sprouts, and it was superb! My household loved their calamari and fried inexperienced tomatoes as effectively. Each time I dine there, it’s so good! Plus, you get beautiful views of the Catawba river.
Leo saved the visitor room all cozy and heat for Kyle’s mother to reach! 
That is the place he lays all day lengthy to be careful the window. I normally should cowl the mattress, however he loves this spot. 
My little bug is carrying 9 months!! I can’t recover from how large he’s getting and how briskly he’s rising. He’s tremendous lengthy! I added a few of my favourite outfits I acquired him in my store.
Kyle’s mother and I took Bugs out purchasing on a Friday. We tried Jackass Cafe & Deli, a brand new espresso store within the Mercantile in Rock Hill. It was so good! I had an almond milk cappuccino whereas purchasing round!
I’m simply continuously shopping for new garments and packing outdated ones away as Bugs retains rising! I attempt to purchase every thing gender-neutral so I can use them for our subsequent child in the future.
I began Each Summer time After, and it’s so good up to now! A couple of Saturdays in the past, we had the “pretend fall” climate, so we spent nearly all day outdoors on a picnic blanket, having fun with the sunshine and breeze.
All Bugs needs to do now could be stand. We attempt to get him to take a seat once we choose him up, however he stiff legs us and desires to face up! He’s so robust!
We took Kyles’s mother to Chatty Cathy’s for espresso and breakfast, and the espresso there by no means disappoints. It’s such a cute and comfortable spot! It seems to be like a little bit log cabin, and there are such a lot of spots to take a seat inside or out.
My yard roses ️
Kyle requested the strangest birthday dessert. He wished Little Debbie Moonpies, however home made. They turned out fairly good, so I’ll attempt to excellent them and get a recipe publish up!
And similar to that, I mentioned, seeee ya Whole30 lol We did a sushi dinner for Kyle’s birthday from the brand new sushi spot on the town. Rice by no means tasted so good! 
We’ve had so many cozy wet evenings currently ️
Picnic outdoors in the course of the “pretend fall” temps. I’m obsessive about the brand new gadgets on the Chopt menu. The basil rooster caesar is superb.
Leo turned six this month! It feels prefer it was yesterday once we introduced him dwelling.
Morning walks and porch hangouts ️
I’m so obsessive about the watermelon basil Humm Kombucha. 
Kyle and I went to Sunflour for espresso and a cookie with bugs. I cherished the Charlotte location, so I’m completely happy they’ve one nearer to us now. The almond milk cappuccinos are scrumptious. We additionally had an oatmeal cookie!
Our grass this summer time has lastly been revived! Once we moved in, the builders put the sod on prime of the crimson grime with none topsoil. There was a bunch of building trash beneath it, too. We signed with Spring Inexperienced and maintained watering it each different day, and it made a whole turnaround. Final 12 months, it was stuffed with holes, a grass fungus, and it was yellow and shedding.
OBSESSED with this little set, and it additionally got here with one other canine onesie.
Certainly one of my good mates had her child this month, so I put collectively a little bit dinner tray. 
I made the scrumptious rooster caesar salad wraps! The recipe is up on my weblog. 
This week, I’ll add the rooster tostada recipe to my TikTok and weblog. I ate these for 3 days straight, and they’re sooooo gooooood. I made them some time again throughout Vlogmas, which was in a couple of movies, however I must share them right here on the weblog. I in all probability have the recipe hidden in a recap someplace.
We headed to my father or mother’s home to shock my mother for her birthday! Have a look at her stunning zinnias! I acquired her a packet for Christmas, they usually turned out beautiful! I’ll hyperlink those I purchased on my Amazon web page.
After tennis on Saturday, I had espresso, cereal, and a aspect of child toes! 
We tried out Sumaq Espresso on Saturday afternoon, and it was AMAZING! I had an oat milk latte, and we cut up the Nutella bread. It was one of many best-tasting desserts I’ve ever had! I can’t wait to return. It tasted like a heat cinnamon bun combined with brownie batter and Nutella. 
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A brand new wholesome spot opened close to us known as Mix Riverwalk, and we hopped in throughout their delicate opening. UMM YUM! I’m so completely happy we’ve this spot right here now, and it’s a improbable place to have a wholesome meal after strolling the Riverwalk. I had the salad with marinated greek rooster, pesto, hummus, veggies, mozzarella, and honey mustard dressing. It was scrumptious! I’ve been craving it and will have to return in there this week to attempt their smoothies. 
A bit guard canine ️ We put Bugs to mattress a couple of hours earlier than we fall asleep, however Leo insists on hanging out in there with him, and it’s the sweetest factor. 
Finest mates and a dawn ️ 
After our household stroll on Sunday morning, we determined to move to the Fish Market in Baxter Village for breakfast. The breakfast right here is sooooooo goooooooood. 
Espresso with my favorites. 
This isn’t one thing we’d sometimes order, however we needed to attempt the pepper jelly fried rooster and cheddar biscuits. I’ve been lacking out my entire life as a result of this was one of many best-tasting issues I’ve ever had. OMG! Should you dwell within the space, run, don’t stroll! Go attempt them! I wish to recreate a model at dwelling now; regardless that it gained’t be pretty much as good, it’ll be enjoyable to attempt! I like getting impressed by eating places. 
I had their seafood omelet final time and cherished it, however I used to be craving a salad, so I ordered a salmon salad with brussels sprouts.
It was scorching within the afternoon, so we set Bug’s pool and floated round with him for a bit. HE’S OBSESSED with water and floating! (all his favourite pool gadgets) He likes to take a seat again in his float and kick his legs.
I want to complete up some blogs I’ve been placing on the again burner, like my Third-trimester recap, up to date every day schedule, and some extra! I do have some yummy fall recipes coming quickly! Thanks for being so understanding with me with regards to my weblog consistency! ️
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