July | 2017

I mean, is it okay to admit that I'm already living vicariously through our upcoming trip? Haha! We are having so much fun just PLANNING for it, and we're learning some cool tricks for packing and about overseas travel as a whole. I've become really fascinated by it all and have found myself looking for info that doesn't even necessarily pertain to this trip. 

Are any of my readers fluent or decent in French or Italian? I've love to know the phrases you think would be most helpful for us to familiarize ourselves with. Like, "Yes, more bread and cheese, please" "Another bottle, please" and "What do you mean I look like a tourist?!" :)

This month was really pretty relaxed, though, which has been nice. It was extremely hot and humid here until recently, when the humidity dropped and the mornings have been perfect for walks with the pupper. It's been a slow month, overall, and we've had a nice balance between busyness, life, work, and appointments. Here's what's been happening...

Life Lately

We had a patriotic 4th and took Hondo to watch the fireworks so as to desensitize him to the sound. We watched from a parking lot, but left him in the car with a treat toy while making sure he wasn't being spooked. It worked! He was cool as a cucumber. 

My health and fitness goals were on point most of the month, but I started having some issues with pain elsewhere in my body, and have put the fitness goals on hold for the moment. But this breakfast is SUCH a winner! Grapefruit with toast.

This shirt from Anthro was SO cute on. It was on sale for something like $70 or $100 and I couldn't bring myself to do it. So sad!

This boy is such a snuggle bug! I love it.

My mom and I finished up the Great British Bake Along with THREE bakes. Bittersweet to be done with that challenge (at least until next year?) Click this photo to read the finale.

We went shopping for travel stuff and I tried on this jumpsuit for kicks. It was so awkward and made me look like I had Kim K's booty. So funny.

Shoe shopping for the trip!

Where my cherry dip cone peeps at?! Its my favorite DQ treat.

Every time I watch The Sound of Music I think of my grandpa. Doesn't he look SO much like Captain von Trapp? 

We took a little walk around the top of Kennesaw Mountain with Tom's parents and Hondo. Beautiful view!

Fresh flowers make the world go 'round.

July Posts

Favorites Lately

Things this blogger "will never..."  - I loved this post by my friend, Autumn. It was both amusing (#2: really! Some people's comments online are INSANE) and a fun way for me to see someone else's perspectives on some things that don't bother me, or I've just never thought about. Fun little read! It'll get you thinking!

Venice travel guide - also by a friend (sorry, I'm a little biased, okay?!). Alex put this together so nicely and it was fun to hear about her trip!

This video of a poor hamster's running wheel fail - haha!

Do you like dad jokes? These guys go up against each other and aren't supposed to laugh at each other's dad jokes... but obviously.. that's impossible.

Tumblr posts that are too real for dog owners - it made me laugh way too hard.

This Chicago home tour is so awesome. Love the storage solutions, modern touches, and bright decor. 

How was your month? Anything you'd like to see on Joy Lynn soon? I'd love to hear from you :)

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