FRIDAY FAVORITES....The 5 B's

Oh yeah, this has been vacation week at the beach my friends and it has been glorious. It's the thing I look forward to the most each and every Summer. My husband and our 3 sons travel North to a place on Lake Michigan and it is truly our most favorite town in the whole world. The minute you drive into town, all stress melts away. I often think what it will be like many summers from now when the boys start bringing their families. I Savor every Summer and know even when it is no longer just the 5 of us, it will continue to be amazing, relaxing and no place I'd rather be.

Here are 5 of my favorites from our annual Summer Vacation in the town we call our Home away from Home. I'm sad to be leaving already.

Linking up with Amanda // High Five For Friday
1. BEACH
This Beach is fantastic. Very private and the best relaxation you'll find everywhere. We always go down around 10am and get our own little spot. The boys go out paddle or skim-boarding, my husband kayaking, and I do this:
 


2. BUN
 You all know I wear a bun a lot, but I really love one on vacation. I do a 
 lower one under a fedora too. I am crushing on this one below.

 Model

Me

3. BICYCLING
We decided to rent bikes this year but there is the best path up here and I love going for bike rides especially when I can fill my basket. There is a farmers market in a nearby town on Thursdays so I can fill it with greens and berries!




4. BOYS
 My husband & our sons are so precious to me. While my husband & I love going on vacation just the two of us, it is so great for the 5 of us to be together. Especially, because these days it doesn't happen too much with 3 busy teens. They bring us so much laughter and joy and vacation with them is Always an Adventure



5. BAKERY
Trust me when I say this is the BEST Bakery I have ever been too. It is so fresh, so yummy and their doughnuts and bagels are to die for. Seriously, did I say the BEST? Since I do not eat doughnuts very often, I look forward to walking down there and grabbing a morning latte better then Starbucks and loading up on carbs to take back to the crew. They also have the yummiest breads, homemade granola, breakfast paninis and lunches with sandwiches like the

So you know what I am off to do now, right?
Crescent Bakery run....well after my actual run to justify this glorious indulgence!!

Happy Happy Weekend, Beauties. Enjoy and Indulge!!!
xoxo
 A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in. 
~Robert Orben


33 comments:

  1. Oh these are some great B's...I still haven't made it to the beach - how this has happened is just beyond me!!! I have made a bun and that makes me happy :) Enjoy your weekend girl! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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    1. Cute! I bet your Bun is adorable! I hope your weekend is spectacular!!

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  2. I have to try that bun! It looks so pretty on you! You have such an adorable family!

    Have a great weekend!

    www.rosyoutlookblog.com

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    1. Aww thank you Kelly! Have a spectacular weekend girl!!! :-)

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  3. Perfect B's for summer! Glad you included your "bun" as only you can rock it!

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    1. You're so precious Laura! Hope your weekend is spectacular!!!

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  4. Oh my gosh those bakery pictures... Drooling over here!!! I also love how the boys pose perfectly for pictures!! So cute. Love the bun too. My hair is so thick though I can never get it to stay. I hope that you have a fabulous weekend with your family!! :-)

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    1. I do love thick hair, looks so lush! I hope you have a fantastic Friday and enjoy your days off to the fullest!!! ;-)

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  5. Awww I loved this, I am so glad to hear you got a wonderful vacation in this year! I'm loving all your B's as well, and I am definitely putting bike riding in Lake Michigan on my bucket list! I hope your weekend continues to be amazing my beautiful friend! Love and hugs -XO Kim

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    1. Thank you Kim, you're such a bright spot in my day! I hope your weekend is spectacular my gorgeous friend!! :-)

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  6. Loving that bun! I wear one like twice a week... so chic and easy!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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    1. Thank you sweet Darcy!!! Bet you look cute as a button in your bun! Have a spectacular weekend!!

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  7. Love this post! The donuts look goooooood x
    Rachel Coco

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    1. Aww thank you Rachel! Have a spectacular weekend!! :-)

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  8. I have been so lazy lately and wear a bun every single day haha! But wow that bakery looks delicious, it sure made me hungry! And your family is beautiful, so nice to all spend a week together!

    xx,
    Susie

    www.SequinsandStrawberries.com

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    1. Thank you my sweets! Had an amazing doughnut this morn. Now I'm at the beach and need to kayak it off! :-)!! I hope you are having a fabulous Friday and your weekend is awesome! ;-) xo

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  9. HI Andrea, great post! Love the bakery goodies, so yummy! YOU always have such cute posts, thanks for sharing!
    Sending you much love & have a beautiful weekend!!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    www.WhatWouldVWear.net

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    1. I hope your weekend is Spectacular......just like my gorgeous friend Vanessa!!! :-) hugs and thank you lovely!

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  10. This is such a sweet idea! And bakery would DEFINITELY be on my 5 B's as well. :) Have a great weekend!

    www.emmabyers.com

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  11. I am thinking of letting my hair grow just so I can do a bun. I love them!! You look so young and fresh! And your boys are darling! I hope you stop by and link up with Charming Lucy today! Blessings ! Susan

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  12. love your blog! :)

    http://www.itsmetijana.blogspot.com/

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  13. I'm drooling over all of the donut and sandwich talk! Hope you had a great vacation, it looks seriously lovely!

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  14. Relaxing on the beach is like heaven to me and your bun looks so pretty!

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  15. Have so much fun! Your week sounds like HEAVEN!

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  16. Oh my gosh those baked goods! Give them all to me!!! Look at you and your bike, so cute! I love the bun look too!!! My husband and his family always went to Gulf Shores as kids and now as adults, Chris and I go down with his sister and her kids every year..so seeing the tradition continue is so cool and I am sure that is how it will be for you guys too! Enjoy the rest of your time there!

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  17. Oh my - summer + lake michigan is the perfect combination. So jealous! And I'd be all about bikes and farmers markets too. That would be such fun - a bike basket filled with yummy finds. Sounds like the perfect week :) Hope you have an equally wonderful weekend!

    Katie @ Cup of Tea

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  18. So glad you had a nice beach vacation with your boys! It just gets harder and harder to corral everyone as they get older. Looks like a nice relaxing time.

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  19. I love so many of these "B's" too! Especially boys, my boys have my heart for sure.

    Brooke

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  20. Love the hair buns, and I could definitely go for some of those yummy looking treats :)

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  21. Buns are so perfect for every occasion!! Yours is perfect!! And those sandwiches and donuts made my mouth water!!!!! Yum!!! Lovely post!!!

    XoxoX
    www.ManicMakeupGirl.Blogspot.com

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  22. Loving your "B's!" I'm sporting a bun right now. Your family is Beautiful, Andrea (another B). :) Hugs on your week, Sweets! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  23. Love all of those Bs! I can't wait to (finally) put air in my bike tires so that I can go ride around for exercise. Hope you had a great weekend!

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  24. Looks like you had a wonderful beach vacation! We've been doing the same thing since our boys were tiny - we rent a house on the beach in Manzanita, Oregon, and I look forward to the week all year. It's coming up soon. Your have such a beautiful family!

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