Throwback To Summer 2018

Even though colder weather has never really bothered me, I am starting to itch for the summer again!

I'm not sure I'll be able to top how amazing 2018 was, but we're definitely going to try!

Uploading some memories from a dreamy, warm and sunny summer.

Beautiful bride and groom. Vikki and Laurence tie the knot in Perth, Scotland. July, 2018

A weekend away with Baby Jake!

Enjoying a summer lie down in the grass

The first bestie to arrive in Swizzy. Ashley and I in the Old Town

The gang <3

Being tourist-y in town

Lake Day with Stef

My Canadian ladies. Friends for 20+ years

I think this was the best day of my life. Scream-laughing in the lake for hours with the silliest girls

And tanning

Lago Lodge

Jakey having a snack with Steffy

Bus stop selfies

Spiez

Taking time to smell the roses

Soul sista

Ferry ride to Thun

I miss my breast-feeding boobies. They're gone

Sunset at home <3

Baby besties

Little bubs

A getaway to Stresa, Italy

Too hot for clothes! Italian milkshakes

Tree-huffing with momma

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