Happy Monday Tuesday!
How was your holiday weekend?
Like all long weekends, this one came and went way too fast.
Yesterday started with a tempo run, followed by a relaxing afternoon, which involved a BBQ at my parents, lots of good food + drinks, games, and fireworks.
BIL & twin sister Katherine
Playing Games
Me & my stepsister Whitney
Last 4th of July I was living in Orlando, FL and a few weeks away from moving in with my ex. I had so many mixed emotions about it. Feeling so anxious and nervous to move in with him should have been a big sign for me to SLOW down and reevaluate things.
A lot has changed in the past year – all good things, and I’m happy to be back near my family and friends!
After we ate, drank, and ate some more it was time to head over to watch the fireworks. We walked a few blocks to Emricson Park where Woodstock’s fireworks are held every year.
My friend Kristen & her husband Shawn
For a small town, Woodstock’s fireworks are fantastic.
Then we walked back to the house for dessert. Kristen made these amazing vegan – vanilla & chocolate cupcakes with red, white, & blue frosting. They were delicious. 🙂
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It’s amazing the things that can happen in a year’s time, isn’t it? Well, I’m glad you’re happier and feeling better this time around the 4th! And those cupcakes look downright fabulous!!!
Yeah, my baked goods never end up looking nice…just one of the many reasons I could never have a food blog.
I miss living in Florida. I grew up in Tampa. Looks like you had a great weekend. The cupcakes look delicious!
What brought you to Chicago?
Sara,
I’m so glad that so many positive things have and are happening for you. It’s so wonderful that you’re able to spend so much time with family! 🙂
Hope you’re having a wonderful week! 🙂
Thank you Jenny! I’m bummed you’re not living in Chicago anymore. I hope we can meet up some day.
Sara, we are so alike it scares me! I have been reflecting a lot recently on where I was a year ago as well. I have a feeling that if we ever meet we will have a TON to talk about! Here’s to both of us being in a much better place now! XOXO
I concur! Let’s plan a meet up! =)