Our Summer Story….So Far

 This post is brought to you by the Mom It Forward Network & sponsored by Dole Bananas.  All opinions are my own. 

I love that quote.  Every Summer Has a  Story.  So true isn’t it?  Summer is half over and we are half-way through our story.  So here’s a little look at our story book so far — the things we’ve been doing and the things we are loving! 

Traveling.  By plane, by car, to blog conferences, visiting family.  Unpacking from one trip while trying to pack for another trip.  Kind of the story of my summer so far.  But I’m not complaining! 

Spending our days, nights, and weekends at the pool.  I’m trying to raise little fishies and trying to build a tan that will last through winter (with sunscreen of course).

Turning one.  

Dirty Diet Cokes from Sonic.   The dirty diet coke has taken Utah by storm.  It’s a normal diet coke with a splash of coconut syrup in it.  At Sonic ask for a splash of coconut cream flavor and prepare to fall in love. I’m hooked.  And Sonic ice rocks. 

These Dole Banana Dippers.  Slices of real Dole bananas covered in dark chocolate.  Only 120 calories.  Consuming daily.  Best little treat ever, buy some:) 

This kid wearing his shades everywhere he goes, and looking pretty dang cute doin’ it.

Running.  Trying to burn off all of the summer eats, and training for a couple of half marathons.  

 The other reason for running.  Eating too.much.ice.cream.

Balanced with salads the size of my face.  Almost daily.  Seriously in love with salads.  See here, here and here.

Cousin time in Colorado. Plus playing in sand.

 And hanging out at our friends’ lake.

Grilled avocados.  Love, love, love.  Do try. 

Constant mischief from this kid.  Chucking rocks into Nana’s window well (well, trying). 

And these again.  Have I mentioned how much I love them?  Some are covered in almonds too.  I’m planning a fun girls night next week and these babies will be dessert.  Remember, only 120 calories.  Guilt free in my book!!  

Little kid night games (aka hopscotch) and too late of bedtimes.  Major emphasis on the too late of bedtimes!! 

I guess that’s our summer story…so far.  What have you guys been up to? What are you loving this summer?