Summer Reading

Ahh, nothing says summer time like sipping a cold beverage out on the lake, by the pool, or with my toes in the sand and a good book in hand!

Shane and I aren't taking any big vacations this summer, since we're going on a week long cruise in November. I also just started a new job, so I'm back to square one with vacation time. With that being said, we're all about the "mini-vacations" and "staycations" this summer. We're currently  hitting record high temps and as long as I'm by some form of water with the least amount of clothing that's publicly acceptable, I'm happy!

We've been taking full advantage of hanging out at different places, and i've had some pretty good summer books to help me relax.

The first, is the ever popular 50 Shades Of Grey series. For all of you out there who are skeptical and want to call it porn, well pshhhhh. It's an AWESOME series! Yes, there are some, ahem, parts that make you a little flushed reading it, but it's good, trust me!

After reading the 50 Shades series, I picked up the latest book by one of my favorite authors, Kate White (also the editor in chief for Cosmopolitan), titled So Pretty It Hurts. White writes lighthearted mysteries and stories about uptown NYC characters. They're really quick and easy reads, and like I said... super lighthearted. The perfect book to read on those lazy days or when you just want to get lost in a fun little mystery or story.

I have a few more books on my reading list for this summer including:
The Hunger Games Trilogy (I know, I know, I am late to the game!)
The Sixes (another Kate White novel)
Low Country Summer by Dorothea Benton Frank (I saw this on my friend Sarah's recommendations, and decided to try it out!)

Do you all get in reading moods like me during the summer? What books do you recommend?

Lately - In Pics

Aside from being super busy at my new job, which I LOVE, I've just been enjoying this gorgeous weather and spending time with my honey and friends...

our neighborhood pool is finally open and I had it all to myself last weekend. It was perfect weather, and the perfect excuse for me to finish the 50 Shade of Grey series (obsessed BTW)

South Carolina baseball is in post season right now and many nights i've spent doing this while watching!

We've been to visit our twin nieces a few times and they're still growing like weeds and doing great... We love our aunt and uncle time with them!

Shane's college roommate and his wife had a little boy back in November, and we've been dying to meet him but with crazy schedules, we haven't been able to. We finally made it to their house this week and it was SO nice catching up and playing with this happy baby

This past weekend, we went to Charleston for a little get away and to spend time with my bestie Pam & her BF and to also see my friend Lyn & her fiance. Friday night, we all had dinner down town.

Saturday, we got up early for walk on the Ravenel bridge. Pam and Pat live right on the harbor within a few hundred feet to the entrance to the bridge. I so wish I lived there for the view alone...amazing!

I've been a pretty bad blogger lately, but as you can see, we've been keeping busy! 

I will be back this week for some fun posts so stay tuned... :)