Three Years

Today marks three years since we said, "I do." I can't believe it's been three years already! Kevin, thanks for making the past three years some of the best. I love being married to you, my best friend. Can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together. I love you!

Birthday Bash 2016

This past weekend was Birthday Bash weekend! Anyone who lives in West Michigan and likes country music probably knows what Birthday Bash is, but for everyone else, here's a little explanation: it's a free, two-day, country music concert that is put on by the country radio station (B93) in Grand Rapids each year. The tickets are free, but you pay for parking and all of your food and drink inside the concert. This year was my 8th year going to Birthday Bash and I think it may have been the hottest weekend yet! Temps hit 90 degrees both days and total sunshine.

My mom, aunt, sister, sister's boyfriend, and his friend came this year and we had a great time. I actually didn't take a ton of photos because I didn't have my phone out much. I was just enjoying the weekend and tried not to look at my phone much. But I do have a few to share!

Saturday's Lineup: Brandy Clark, Lanco, Granger Smith/Earl Dibbles Jr, Brothers Osborne, Chris Janson, an d Chris Young

Sunday's Lineup: Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys, Kelsea Ballerini, Cam, Old Dominion, Frankie Ballard, and Cole Swindell

typical breakfast

You can check out my recap of past year's bashes here: 2015, 2014, 2013.

My favorite of the weekend was Chris Young, but there were so many great artists! It was hot, sweaty, and we came home with sun burn, but can't wait to do it all again next year!

Thanks again to B93 for the great concert and to all of the volunteers and staff who made the weekend so much fun for everyone!

Peonies & Landscaping

Since we bought our house, I've started getting more interested in flowers/gardening/landscaping. Lucky for me, previous homeowners had left lots of perennials that I've been able to enjoy. I've also added a flower bed to our back yard and added perennials to that. And I always get some annuals to add more color to the yard.

Today, I just wanted to share some photos of the flowers that have already bloomed...my spring blooms. My absolute favorite ones are my peonies. They are so big and pretty and smell SO GOOD.

A few weeks ago we spent a good chunk of our weekend taking out a giant bush/shrub in our back yard. I haven't liked it since day one, and over the past few years it has just gotten so big and out of control that I couldn't stand it any more. So we cut it down and then dug up the stump...it was a lot of work but SO worth it. 

Some BEFORE photos:

Looked so much better after it was cut down:

 After the stump was dug out. And then I planted a small forsythia bush that I hope grows and blooms next year!

And a little Before & After:

I really love doing yard work and can't wait to do more projects this summer. Do you enjoy yard work? What are you favorite flowers?

Father's Day Gift Guide

Can you believe Father's Day is this weekend? That came up quick! I'll be at Birthday Bash all weekend, so I actually won't see my Dad on Father's Day, but I did do some shopping and wanted to share some of my Father's Day gift ideas with those of you who still might have some shopping to do. These are ideas that could work for dads, husbands, boyfriends, etc.

Baseball Hat - Kevin wears hats a lot in the summer, so this would be a great idea for him. And of course, it would have to be a Detroit Tigers one.

Golf Balls - Both mine and Kevin's dad love to golf. And so does Kevin. So golf balls area always a good idea, You can never have too many!

Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Kevin always has his phone playing music when he's outside doing yard work or when he's working in the garage. A bluetooth speaker would make so much more sense than using just his phone to play music.

Men's Underwear - I feel like no guy can ever have enough socks, t-shirts, or underwear. And a set from Tommy John with all three is even better!

Cashews - My dad loves cashews, so this is an easy thing to add to any gift for him.

What was on your gift guide for the dad in your life?

*I was contacted by Tommy John to share a Father's Day Gift Guide. I was not compensated in any way. All ideas and opinions are my own.*