Back in the Saddle

Not only has our stint in Michigan come to an end, but so has our summer.  With just a little over a week before the kids are back in school and we have to get back into some sort of routine, we still have a few things to cross off our summer bucket list

A day at the beach

Right so if you know anything about geography you know that STL is land locked.  Well I discovered a little gem about 15 minutes from me.  A man made lake perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and playing in the sand.  Pools are great but there is something about a picnic on the beach that just can't be beat

Staycation

Since I spend so much of my summer away, I don't get to see my girlfriends much during these 3 months.  The perfect way for us to catch up, a little getaway in our own back yard.  Our decision on which hotel to stay at is based solely on who has the best pool, our top pick is always here

Chase Park Plaza

but there were some close contenders

The Four Seasons

The Cheshire

Moonlight Ramble

Every year there is an 18 mile bike ride at midnight through the street of downtown.  Every year they close the streets to cars and set up party tents throughout the bike course.  Every year I am usually in Michigan, but not this year.  This Saturday the hubs and I are meeting my sister and her hubby downtown at midnight for our bike race, so excited!!

Make my deck pretty

I don't focus too much on flowers/planters because I am gone so much in June and July that if they were to survive I wouldn't even be around to appreciate them.  Now that I am home, I need to spruce up my deck and make it pretty.  We still have a good 2 months here before dining outside is no longer an option.

I better get busy!!

Girl Friday, Summer Edition

Summer will officially begin today at 10am when school is dismissed for the year.  After dismissal we have our annual school outing to 6 Flags...

I go once a year and today is that day.

After 6 Flags I am meeting up with the hubs for a post golf tournament that he is playing in happy hour...

If he get a hole in one today he will win a million dollars (fingers crossed)

Tomorrow morning my son will officially end his grade school career and become a high schooler

I know he is getting older because Saturday night he gets to choose the restaurant for our family dinner.  He did not choose Dave and Busters or worse Ci Ci's pizza, he choose one of my favorites in town...

Sunday is his big party, I think I am ready for the burger bar...

and I can't wait to see how excited the boys will be when this pulls up

Monday I plan on doing a whole lot of this

Have a beautiful weekend!!

Last Week of Summer

These are our last days of summer before it's back to school.  Our last days to do what we do best, hang poolside.  I personally think some of the best pools in the city are those at nice hotels.  Most of these hotels will let you spend the day at their pool, even if you are not a guest, for a small fee.  That sounds fair to me.  Now to do this with no kids, poolside dining service and a cocktail waitress sounds heavenly!!

Here are a few hot spots I need to hit up before Labor Day

Chase Park Plaza (my favorite)

The Four Seasons

The cheshire

Friday is my annual "Back to School" lunch and day at the pool with my friends and no kids.  I can smell the suntan lotion and taste the champagne already!!