August sipped away like a bottle of wine… and so did our first wedding anniversary. To celebrate one year, Alex and I took an extended weekend road trip to Asheville, North Carolina where we rented a quiet, cozy mountain cabin and spent time exploring so many beautiful places along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We did a few small hikes, climbed an old rickety tower (views!), made our way to a couple breweries, opened our wedding box, and r&r’d our weekend away. It was the best of times!
Read MoreSo it goes, I’m months behind on sharing vacation photos again (oops). Though it’s been six months since I toured the Los Angeles, California area with my mom, dad, and my mom’s family, I couldn’t resist writing a post and sharing photos of beautiful coastal California. I really, really enjoyed my first trip to the Pacific coast, and I’m already California dreaming about the next one. Here’s a little recap for you — along with 25 of my favorite snapshots from our travels.
Read MoreThough it’s “technically summer” for a few more weeks, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for me. There’s something about the “ber” months — they carry a different feeling. Here in North Carolina, it’ll be hot for awhile longer, but that won’t stop me from pulling out my flannel shirts and combat boots and drinking all the pumpkin coffee. Fall = peak happiness Jen. We had a great summer, but I’m ready for a change of season.
Read MoreWhen in California, one must go whale watching, amirite? A couple weeks ago, while vacationing in the Los Angeles, California surrounding area, my family and I did just that. Let me tell you, being out on the water, surrounded by so many humpback whales was such a cool, unique, and surreal experience. Being a Pacific Coast and whale watching first-timer, everything about the adventure exceeded my wildest expectations and suffice to say, I had a blast!
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