July 4th weekend ♥

Although, I have a few posts to write about I’m going to skip ahead to this weekend because it was just too good.

On Friday, my in-laws came into town and we just had such a great time. Saturday we woke up bright and early to head to Dorney Park. I’m not one for rollercoasters, like at all, but I still managed to enjoy myself tremendously. I like water rides and kiddy rides so it worked out great that I was able to have some fun with our niece and nephews. Sean had his sisters do all the crazy rides so fun was had by all.

I chose not to take my camera because I knew we would be busy and I did not want to risk dropping my camera or getting it wet. But once I did that I ended up not taking it out at all while they were in town which I regret a tiny bit. I did snapchat the fun we had so if you happen to follow me there you got some footage of that.

They left Sunday morning and then my little sister Maryanna came into town about an hour after they left. We had huge plans and managed not to do all of it. I guess sometimes just talking and vegging out is all the fun you really need. We had brunch at Blue and could not stop raving about the food. After brunch we were suppose to go to the lake and then out for dinner and drinks. We ended up going back to my house after brunch to watch (me re-watching, sacrifices we make for family, ha) Orange is the New Black and then walking to get pizza and salad for dinner so that we could watch some more OITNB.








On Sunday, we woke up rather late and most of the restaurants were closed so we ended up going back to get pizza and salad again because it was so good! This makes me laugh a little because Sean and I have been searching for a good pizza place for a while and just were not getting lucky. My sister mentioned wanting pizza so I googled best pizza restaurant in my town (probably should have done this a long time ago) and wouldn’t you guess that the one right down the street (walking distance) came up on top. I was in shock and when we got the pizzas I was in more shock with how good it was. I can’t believe that it took my sister coming here to help me find amazing pizza, finally! I’m a happy girl but not sure my thighs will be.

We went shopping and picked up matching handbags and then headed back home to get ready for a free concert and fireworks. We had a red, white and blue sangria which was amazing and waffle ice cream cones and enjoyed a great firework show.







When we got back home we watched some more OITNB (she is finally done with season three). Not sure what her wait is all about but I'll stop judging her. She was suppose to leave this morning so I requested to come in later today for a half day but she decided that she wanted to relax some more at my house so of course I agreed. She says being at my house is so quiet and like vacation. I’m glad she feels that way. When I got out of work, I had a quick workout and then we hung out for a few hours listening to old school R&B (think Shai, Boys II Men, New Edition and Blackstreet) until it was time to drop her off at the bus station. I of course was sad as I always am when it’s time to say see ya later but it was another great weekend with family and everyday I feel so lucky and blessed that if they were not my family, I would still choose them. I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July weekend too!

Scenes from our 4th Weekend ♥

I know that I am rather late posting this but I had a busy week which kept me from blogging about our 4th weekend. I know it's lame to post about something so last two weeks ago, but this blog is somewhat of a journal so ...

We had Sean’s family come in that Friday afternoon to celebrate the 4th. Sean grilled and we had a simple barbeque in our backyard. Soon after we ate, I took my niece to the mall to go shopping. We had the best time and she got some really cute outfits.

After shopping I took her out to get froyo because, how else do you end a great, warm day?! It was her first time with the whole froyo experience and she loved it. I love being an aunt so much and now that she is older it makes it a little more fun to do things that don’t require her mom being around. You would think that I would have remembered to take pictures of our little outing, but no.

When we got back to my house Sean had purchased about $100 worth of fireworks and was just beginning his firework show. .

It was such a blast and I have to admit that Sean did a pretty great job (although I did think he was going to burn his fingers off at some points). Our niece and nephews were going crazy with excitement and it was just so much fun to watch.

Saturday, the 4th, Sean woke up early and made a delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs and bagels for everyone. We initially had plans to go to Dorney Park but the rain derailed our plans. At the last minute we decided to go to Crayola Experience since my niece and nephew loved it so much when we took them last. Not surprisingly, our niece and nephews loved it! To be honest, we all did and we still did not get to complete everything that it has to offer which just means that we'll be going again in the future.



Sean and I skipped out for half an hour to get some drinks and pick up a few things at the farmers' market before heading back.



Since we had plans to do the firework show at Dorney Park we had to do some quick researching to find a place that was going to be doing a firework show. We tried out one spot which was about 30 minutes from our house but were not convinced (although the kids did stop at the ice cream truck and the ice cream truck guy asked for me to take a picture of him!) and ended up going to a place not even 10 minutes from our house.






It was the best spot to find. They had food vendors everywhere and we were able to find seating together.
Sean's mom bought churro sticks that were incredible and I've been dreaming about them ever since. Need it in my life soon.

The firework show was incredible and it was such a nice way to end a great weekend.

They left the next afternoon and it felt strange for a few hours that the house was so quiet and that our nephews were not running like maniacs up and down the stairs. It was such a great time and I can't wait to do it all over again, next year!

The 4th continued.

Please pray for both my family and Sean's family. We're going through such a trying time and our families need all the prayers they can get. I'm still baffled with everything going on around me. Attempting to be strong, having faith and being prayerful. There is a lot of God, please, please!

But I also find myself in uncontrollable tears that hits me at random times. I usually hope it is when I'm with Sean that way I don't have to explain myself. Even as I write this post I can't stop the tears, it's just a hard time.

My blog interaction and my blogging is going to take a big hit at this time but I don't want to stop altogether as blogging is special to me and a true outlet. But you'll see less of me until I feel that I am in a place where my thoughts are not overshadowed by all that's happening around me.

I want to stay thank you for the prayers, friendships and support, they mean so much to me.
♥

When I last blogged, I shared part of our 4th of July.
Here's the remaining pictures that I still want to document on this blog.
I hope that you all have wonderful weeks.