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A House Divided

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I am not a huge sports fan but I enjoy a good basketball game. This game (Utah @ Charlotte) has become a yearly treat for my family.

We live about 45 miles from Charlotte so the trip is an easy one.

The oldest child doesn’t do well in large crowds or with heights, so he decided to sit this one out.

We started our evening with dinner at Pinky’s Westside Grill. Pinky’s is a favorite of ours. Even when Matt and I were eating mostly a vegetarian diet, we could find fabulously delicious food at Pinky’s. It doesn’t hurt that the restaurant is minutes from the stadium.

We enjoyed the game and the family time. The kids pulled for Charlotte, Matt and I cheered on the Jazz. Utah took the win 120-102.

After the game, I treated the family to a trip to Amelie’s. The kids enjoyed macaroons, brownies and cookies while I ordered a small latte to keep me alert for the drive home.

So, I guess this trip satisfied #18 on my 40 things list. Overall it was a fun time and a great family adventure.

Birthdays

Today is The Beard’s birthday

🎂 🎉🎈🎉

To say he isn’t big on birthdays is an understatement.

He doesn’t like to celebrate, he doesn’t eat cake, he doesn’t want presents…

Who is this man? And why does he not want presents?

I’ve accepted this flaw trait, but that doesn’t stop me from going a little overboard.

Now, it needs to be noted that for my birthday he took me and the boys to the beach for the weekend and we enjoyed a bluegrass festival, food truck food, a boat ride to an island, swimming in the ocean, grilling out, and great seafood.

So, when my mom messaged me last week wanting to have a dinner for her husband’s birthday (August 1) on The Beard’s actual birthday (today), I wasn’t sure I wanted to do that. But ultimately, it turned into a double birthday celebration and it was a way to have a party that didn’t put The Beard in the spotlight (too much). And he was OK with it – A Bonus!

It turned out to be a great day, despite the fact that I’m suffering from a sprained neck (no idea how it happened but it freakin sucks). My aunt and uncle came out and  my brother (Red), his girlfriend, and her son were there too. And Red’s lady made this amazingly beautiful and equally delicious cake for our step-dad.


Isn’t she talented?!

This was probably the most moist and tastiest cake I’ve ever had.

The Beard has taken care of me all day but he did enjoy his gifts.


Our kids pitched in and picked out a bag full of snacks and candy, which he would much rather have than a stinking cake (his words not mine).

And I found him a hammock we can take camping and paddles for his kayak.

I’m looking forward this weekend, we’re going camping without the kids and taking the kayaks for a weekend in the water.

But for now, I’m off to rest this neck of mine. Goodnight friends.

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