I just wrapped up an enormously big project, or wrapped up the bulk of it, and Monday night I am getting on a plane to go to my house in Aruba.
For the month of August.
Scott and I had discussed a trip, for approximately how long we’d stay, and he was like, Babe just do whatever you want.
Whatever I want? Okay.
Surprise, family, we’re going to Aruba for a month.
Since he and I can both work from anywhere with phones, an internet connection, computer, camera, and I need a few extra things like mixing bowls and some sugar, I figured what the heck and booked the trip.
Plus, this is the last month of summer vacation with our ‘baby’ who is starting first grade in September. Sniff. So we’re taking a long family vacation and Skylar’s been talking nonstop about it nonstop since I spilled the beans. She’s so excited to see our neighbors there, her teddy bears in her room there, and her friends there.
Yes, I will be blogging daily.
In fact, I may be churning out more recipes.
There is only so much equator sun anyone can handle before you have to step out of the sun, and into the kitchen.
The last time we were in Aruba…
I made everything from
White Chocolate Peanut, Pretzel, & Chocolate Chip Fudge
to Pineapple Banana & Coconut Cream Smoothies
to White Chocolate Vanilla Peanut Butter Puppy Chow
to Creamy Cookie Butter White Chocolate Smoothies
There will be no shortage of smoothie-making and sweet and no-bake recipes coming.
For some reason I crave white chocolate when I’m there, so if you like white chocolate, you’ll probably be in luck.
This is our running and walking path.
We need it after said baking projects.
There will be no shortage of these types of pictures in the next month.
Flowers and palm trees.
I hope you can handle a month of it.
And tons of blue sky + blue water pictures.
They make me happy, relaxed, calm, tranquil, and I could stare at blue sky and water forever.
Aruba is my happy place.
It’s not called One Happy Island for nothing.
Do you have any vacations planned or have you done any trips or little getaways this summer?
Not only am I excited and grateful to be going to my happy place, but I am so excited to be able to spend ample time each day with my family without much on our agenda. I’ll let you know if I’m still cum-ba-yah’ing over all that family togetherness after being awake 36 hours on the redeye tonight. Wish me luck!
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Hey there Averie. Have a wonderful time in Aruba. Your trips sounds like the perfect way to close up summer.
Were headed back near your old neck of the woods (MN) in about a week. It will be cousins galore for the kids (9 of them) and we’ll be spending plenty of time playing at the lakes and possibly make a few treks up to Woodhill for some swim time and dinner on the patio (I remember you told me you were a lifeguard there).
Xoxo,
Jackie
Woodhill. YES! Wow, blast from the past – have fun and email me if you post about it or have trip pics to share – it will be like old home week for me :)
oh my word! I cannot wait to see gorgeous photos and hear about the crystal clear water, you’re going to have such a blast as always! I’m a taddddd bit jealous though.
Bringing my new 50mm f/1.2 which I didnt have over xmas so I plan to have some fun with that!
wishing you safe and smooth travels – have a fantastic time!
Be safe on your flight. Always love those beach pictures…and the recipes of course. Enjoy and have fun!!!
Have a wonderful wonderful time in Aruba! It’s clear how much you all love it there!
aruba?!? for a month?!? i am so jealous!!! have a great time :)
Ah, “One Happy Island”– I love it. It really is the perfect getaway. Travel safely and enjoy!
Hi Averie,
happy holidaying to you!!
This month, we’ll do some camping in Canada and in September, I’ll be off to the Cote d’Azure, Nice – yes, nice :-) – for freediving before visiting family in Vienna.
There’s a yoga teacher who’s very active on FB, you might want to check her out, seems to spend more time on her hands than feet and some of that on a surf board (SUP yoga,..) – great energy:
https://www.facebook.com/rachelsyoga
Cheers,
Lisa
Oh my goodness! Hope you have a blast! Nothing big planned for the summer (bought a house, started new jobs, and wedding planning is enough for one’s plate), but just booked our honeymoon to Montego Bay, Jamaica! Soooo excited!
I love your Aruba photos, Averie! Can’t wait for more! Wish I could pack up and leave on a month-long vacay! Oh well, I’ll live vicariously through you! Bring on the white chocolate, please!
Can’t wait to learn more about your big project!!! I know that a vacation is very well deserved. ;)
Ah, so excited for you guys! A whole month? That is amazing. I’m looking forward to your pics. :)
We’re hoping to get away for a week or so at the end of the summer for our anniversary, but haven’t booked anything yet. We are also last minute travelers it seems! Might go to BC as we’ve never been and they have lots of great hiking trails & photo ops.
I know how much you love your trips! Enjoyyyyyyyyy!
Oh Averie – so excited for you guys to be able to get away and enjoy. Kind of jealous ;-) I know how much you love going down there. Safe travels!
Have fun!! This trip will be a perfect reward for all of your hard work ;)
You’re one lucky girl, Averie!! I can’t wait to see all the pictures and recipes from Aruba :) have fun!!
Oh, how wonderful! We’ve just had a short weekend getaway this year, but I’m in the process of changing jobs (with luck) and we don’t have much time to spend. I’ll be taking vacation vicariously through your pictures! Have a great time.