The 4th

(This post was suppose to post yesterday) Happy Independence Day everyone! I love the fourth of July and what it represents. I also love the atmosphere it brings and food and festivities. I have always had a great time on the 4th of July. My hometown in Eastern Washington always has a great firework display. Unfortunately, there are some pretty bad wildfires in WA right now so a lot of people are canceling their firework displays which is totally understandable and good for the current environment.

Clark and I are actually in Durham NC today. We were in Durham last year for the 4th as well. Two years in a row makes something a tradition right? I think the Durham Bulls baseball park is the perfect place to watch fireworks! We are also staying a couple nights up there and hoping to enjoy some food/adventures around Durham. I actually really like the city of Durham and it was voted one of the best places to live for people in their 20s.

I got this American Flag scarf last year on sale at Target for $6 after the 4th. I figured that the American Flag will never go out of style (at least for me) so I was like this is a great purchase. I hope everyone has a fun, happy, and safe 4th of July. I love remembering what this day is about and beginning so very thankful for the soldiers that fought so hard for us to be able to become an independent free country. I am forever grateful for everyone past, present, and future that will defend our country, respect our country, and be proud of living in this wonderful country. America you are awesome.
love, Carlee

American Flag scarf: Target

Shirt: Forever 21

Dress (worn as skirt): Macys

Sandals: Toms.com

Sunglasses: American Eagle

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Happening 7.2.15

What has been happening lately? Well it’s almost the 4th of July which I am excited about. It is also almost Clark and I’s second anniversary. Which is awesome. We are headed to Durham NC this weekend to celebrate the 4th and our anniversary! 

We got to hang out with some of our very best friends this past Sunday. I took some photos of their daughter and them. It was just for fun but with my DSLR, they were wanting some fun ones of their time here in NC. They are actually moving to Colorado in September and Clark and I are going to miss them very much. Here is a photo Clark snapped of me and their daughter Lea. She is the sweetest. 

So let’s see, Clark is getting ready to go on a training mission which is cool for him because for part of the time he is going to be in Washington State and his mom is really excited to visit him. I think my dad and brother might try to visit him as well. I am staying here in NC. I was making a list the other night of 30 things to do while Clark is gone and the list is pretty good. Some of the stuff is fun while some of the stuff is like must do stuff. There is also scrub the bathroom clean on the list and simple stuff like read books and go to the dog park. 

I am currently reading America, You Sexy Bitch by Michael Ian Black and Meghan McCain. I actually love it. I really like Michael Ian Black’s writing, I have read a book by him previously and I plan on getting this other book to read soon. He is a funny and charming writer. I like Meghan’s writing too. So basically the book is a Love Letter to America kind of sort of. Meghan and Michael travel across the country in an RV visiting all different cities from Vegas, SLC, to Branson MO etc. It is from each of there perspectives and it’s a good read. Meghan is a 27 year old Republican, gun-loving, pro-life, pro gay marriage, daughter of a senator. While Michael is a 40 year old Democrat, atheist, pro universal healthcare, comedian. It is fun to read about there journeys and thoughts of America. But mostly it is really nice to read a book about different opinions and sometimes arguments that are respectful to one another. And it’s so AWESOME to see two very different american’s still very much proud and in love with this country. It was written a couple years ago in 2012 but for me it’s nice to read it right now. I will say be warned it is mostly like a dairy of their two experiences and not so much getting to know another Americans. (Wow I wrote a lot) Next on my reading list is 1984. 

I am currently doing a paint by number. I find something relaxing and cathartic while doing them. I am very type-A, likes to get stuff done, list maker. But you have to change your thinking while doing a paint by number it takes time and patience and while yes theoretically it’s very simple I kind of love that about them. Anything this is my 4th one and I am going to give it to my dad and stepmom for Christmas they have a cabin and I think it would be perfect up there. 

I also made a patriotic hat for Knox to wear with his hotdog costume. The costume has just been sitting under our bed since Halloween and I was like what is more festive then an Uncle Sam hat and hotdogs. NOTHING! So I made a hat and we took some photos. I accidentally but the hat on backwards to you can see the imperfections and tape but oh well. It was just for fun anythings. 

I also cut the sleeve and hood off this jacket so that way it is now just a jean vest. The thing is after a couple of washes the sleeves there a little too short on my arms anyways and I really wanted to see if I could pull of the jean look. So far I like it. We will see though. 

I hope everyone has a great day and upcoming weekend!
love, Carlee



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Kure Beach Fishing Pier

A couple of weeks ago now Clark and I went to the beach. I am not sure why I am just getting around to this post but I wanted to share my outfit from that day. We first stopped in at Britts Donuts at Carolina Beach then made our way about 5 more miles south to Kure Beach. I recently learned that the Kure Beach Fishing Pier was the first fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast. Isn’t that cool? This fishing pier was the first to stretch it’s legs into that warm Atlantic water. I also read good things about the fishing off the pier. People have caught small sharks before (CRAY). The fishing pier is open 24 hours and there are different fees/ permits in order to fish on the pier but it’s free if you just want to walk out on it.

We learned the best seat on the beach when it’s really hot out (like it was this day we went) is right under the fishing pier. It was cramped with lawn chairs and beach towels. The fishing pier provides a good shade so those people are very clever! After walking around the fishing pier a little while we made our way down to the beach to swim in the ocean.

While swimming in the ocean we saw a pelican fly overhead and land on the pier. I had seen photos on Yelp when I was looking into Kure Beach with the pelican on the pier and I was happy to see him land on the pier. After we ate watermelon, swam, hunted for jelly fish, and sun tanned we decided to go back up on the pier and say hello to the pelican. We got so close to him and he didn’t really seem to mind. Some people went up to him like they were going to pet him and he almost left, I was going to be sad but then they left him alone and he just was chilling. I think he sits there waiting for unwanted fish. After that we left Kure Beach and on the way home we stopped at my all time favorite ice cream shop Kilwins Chocolate and Ice Cream it’s in downtown Wilmington and if you are there you must stop!
love, Carlee

Dress: Target

Sandals: Old Navy

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