Congrats, Markie!

Don't be grumpy, you're graduating! So proud of you...on to Sewanee you go!

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Breakfast or brunch, who's in?

Pesto Potatoes and Eggs

Breakfast EASILY became my favorite meal this (school) year. I now FULLY embrace fried eggs, love a good breakfast sandwich, and can never say no to hashbrowns (with ketchup). My usual is yogurt, fruit, and granola. Being home certainly has it's perks - I'm loving the availibility of fresh fruit! 

This morning I'm off to brunch with Samantha at one of my FAVORITE Charlotte spots, Cafe Monte. I am most certainly getting an omelet...and...mimosas may or may not be on the menu this morning. 

Next time we'll stay in and whip this up! Whaddya think, Sam?

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{be sure to click on the link - I've found a new fab food blog!}

Oops! I've been distracted...

...I blame summer. And my new-found habit of sleeping late and being lazy.

I first said goodbye to Sewanee, just for a little while. Always hard to leave behind! 

Said goodbye to this one, too. 

Spent several days at St. Mary's, Sewanee with the Lilly Summer Discernment Institute.
Wonderful speakers and great conversation - perfect preparation for a summer in Costa Rica! 

Cheered on Mark in his last high school track meet - which he CRUSHED.
Two miles in 9:57...don't ask me how it's possible. Sewanee sure got a winner!
Oh, and by the way, he's Mr. Latin Hawk - aka best high school male athlete, nbd. 

Saw King Tut reincarnated. 

Attempted running. Failed. Karen Dawson, seriously just can't do it without you.
The McAlister's vote you come to Charlotte again. 

Nixed running, cooked and ate instead...a crab cake salad for one! 

Summer has hardly started, there is so much more ahead!

Charlotte girls, time to see you. 

Lacy, time to come home. 

Mom, time to test some recipes. 

Sewanee chicks, let's write letters?

Costa Rica, I'm coming soon. 

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Summer recipes, crafts, and quotes to come! 

Missing Sewanee, missing friends, but thinking of you all. 

xoxoxoxoxo

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

I'll be home soon, I promise. 

Every day with you is one of my best days. Can't wait for some more of them this summer. 

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xoxoxoxo

Parties, parties, parties...

Happy Summer! 

And happy Grad Week!

Sewanee - school work + freedom + sunshine = everything wonderful. 

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Make a wish...

...to make it through finals. 

Happy Reading Day, and good luck on exams!

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Happy Hump Day!

We're celebrating here on the mountain, why not, right?

LDOC, sunshine, friends, and something like this...

Okay, maybe not quite so fresh. 

But, mojitos and a cookout are on the agenda.

I'll save these for another time. 

But they look good, huh?

My kinda cookbook...

The name says it all. 

Looking inside doesn't hurt either. 

Go ahead and invest here.

I think I will. 

The perfect cake for the perfect person...

...especially after she ROCKED the Nashville Half Marathon.

You guessed it - Karen Dawson.
Way to go this weekend, Kar!
Missed running with you.

Pinata Cake

A wonderful way to wake...

Mornings. 

A cup of coffee, a little breakfast, time for a good book. 

Those are my favorite kinds of mornings. 

I think I'll do this today, tomorrow, and Sunday. 

And maybe a couple days after that. 

I hope you will, too.  

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