Quintessential Mathew

 Makes me laugh every single time.

Anniversary meal

We snuck out to one our favorite places for dinner. 

I was excited about my yummy salad

And he was ready to dig into his favorite mac and cheese. 

 That's all we need!

Toes

 That's 100% Blanchard, right there. 

Harvest Garden

 Some fun things are happening in the garden in August!

Look at the size of those melons! (Blame your dad!)

First day of school!!

 These girls are feeling it!

Everly, 4th grade

Anna, 6th grade

Laney, Freshman

Megan, Senior!

I'd say it went pretty well!

Taking a peek

 Just a little preview of what's to come!

4th grade:

6th grade:

Rosemary Beach: Day 4/5

 Our final two days were all about bike rides and souvenirs. We ventured out a couple times.

A few things stood out.

1. Rosemary Beach is like a postcard. The reality lives up to the photos. 

2. Cobblestones will always be adorable.

3. Bikes are fun. Bike baskets are more fun.

4. Inlet lakes can be beautiful and full of alligators all at the same time

5. Souvenirs are best left in the shop. They will not assimilate into Kansas decor.

6. Onion Rings should not be shaped like donuts

7. Ice cream is the only way to say goodbye to a beach vacation.

8. I love my family (and I really miss Mathew)

This one was a winner! I predict another Rosemary Beach vacation in our future!

Rosemary Beach: Day 3

 We spent the day on a double decker party boat!

Mark and Aidan rockin the boat

Feeding the seagulls!