Billy was under the weather last week, and I almost escaped it, but felt pretty terrible towards the end of the week. after a hefty dose of inactivity and sleep, I started to feel much better. since the last time we went to adult summer camp, it’s been on our calendar to venture back to New Canaan, CT with our fabulous group of friends.
previous weekends:
shortly after we arrived on Saturday, the rain began. it was perfect weather to pile into the cozy library and watch the Olympics. the laziness turned into naptime. no complaints from this Bird. low-key was just what I needed, and rain invites downtime.
the rest of our group arrived mid-afternoon, and things got rolling. the theme of our weekend was the Olympic Games so red, white & blue attire was a requirement.
Saturday night – Sunday afternoon, we actually played a number of games: darts, badminton, ping pong, pool, and bocce ball, to name a few. we got into it.
the rain stopped long enough to venture away from the house for our traditional Saturday night Mexican dinner at the local restaurant, Tequila Mockingbird.
meet our mascot, Samir! isn’t he a doll?
Sunday’s weather was dreamy. on and off cloud cover, cooler temps, breezy.
I played Billy in darts…
he’d already won the gold medal for darts, but I can hold my own against him – likely because he taught me how to play. his other talent: blowing bubbles.
Big League Chew, anyone?
of course there was homemade guacamole and Billy’s famous nachos.
time spend inside and out. I won for headstands. can you tell who made my medal?
besides headstands, I’m all about the badminton. that game never gets old!
our weekends in New Canaan have been defining moments in our summer. hopefully we’ll get back there once more in the next month or so, but no matter what, I’ll never forget this time in our lives. conversations, laughter, games, music, champagne, lightning bugs, great food, and the simple joy of authenticity between friends.
all just 45 minutes away from the noisy, fast-paced city that we now call home.
I blog these weekend recaps with the intention to look back in 1, 5, 10+ years and remember what Billy and I were up to in 2012.
what did you get up to this past weekend?
Seriously, these posts just make me smile b/c I know you guys are truly enjoying every moment. So sorry you were both sick last week. That’s never fun. I love that there was a theme to the weekend getaway too. And that gum???? Too funny. I haven’t seen it in years!
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thank you, Heather! we are really enjoying life – working hard and having a lot of fun when we’re not working!
Billy busted out the Big League Chew and we all said the same thing – such a blast from the past! I like the pink flavor best.
Weekend getaways are so fun and sometimes so much needed! You guys are seriously SO sweet!
Happy monday love!
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hi love! weekend getaways are wonderful! takes a little planning and energy to get where you’re going, but always worth it for the time away and a fun experience with more memories! xoxo
My gosh, this post makes me BEAM! And jealous that I wasn’t there! Sounds absolutely pefect and so close to home yet just far enough!! I love how much you enjoy life and each other and really embrace everything. You are such an inspiration!! And I LOVE your blue crops (lulu) – what a cute outfit!!!!
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thank you so much! and of course I wish you and M were there, too! y’all would fit right in with this crew – I just know it! I love those blue wunder unders – one of my first lulu purchases when I started working there!
i was thinking the same thing about the blue crops, maybe I should invest in some…
Looooooove. I wish I could jump right through these pictures and into your weekend ‘away!” It looks like my kind of weekend for SURE. So much fun, spent together, goofing off (love the medal you ‘won’), connecting and truly ‘living.’ Awesome friend, you two are living life the way it’s meant to be lived – intentionally and with passion!
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thanks, Jess! I wish you and Scott could have been there – y’all would fit right into the mix.
it really is like summer camp for adults. we act like children, but we get to have adult beverages and cooke delicious food! the best of all worlds.
what a fun getaway! I wholeheartedly agree about badminton!
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Sounds like a beautiful and perfect weekend….little escapes like that always give me a sense of appreciation….and I love your medal, too cute!
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