I feel really bad about the lack of posts lately. I need to catch up on all the activities I’ve been doing! I have a day set for next week just to blog! I’m literally waking up, getting coffee made, and not leaving my desk! Maybe I’ll blog from bed with Netflix on 😉 I’m doing a shoot tomorrow, meeting with a realtor, and shipping packages!
My family is still in town, and tonight we are going to dinner.
The fourth weekend was great!
BREAKFAST!
My brother made his delicious guacamole! It had garden fresh avocados, red onion, tomato, lime, salt, jalapeño, and pepper.
We cooked up veggie burgers, turkey burgers, and beef burgers.
I made skinny margaritas for Karlee and I 🙂
Blended ice, skinny margarita mix, and tequila!
We ate pretty early. I had a turkey burger wrapped in lettuce with tomato and provolone cheese.
We had corn, pulled pork, potato salad, burgers, hot dogs, chips, and so much more!
How cute is this condiments holder? It’s a painted beer bottle holder!
The dessert was endless!
Cupcakes!
Chocolate chip cookies!
Rice Krispies!
Not an American beer, but still a great one!
We ended then night at Carmello’s in Fort Mill for darts, pizza, and fireworks!
I added more to my collection!
What did you guys do for the fourth?!
Chelsea says
Your holiday looks super awesome and I really want one of those margaritas! I think the only thing missing is your ba nae nae costume!! Hahah
Taralynn McNitt says
hahaha that is to be continued. I did get a nice workout in while learning that dance.
Linda @ The Fitty says
Lettuce burger! Now THAT’S a real good low carb sandwhich.
Taralynn McNitt says
It was so good!
Tori Farber says
I made my first trip to Charlotte for the Fourth of July! The city is amazing! My boyfriend works for the Charlotte Hornets so he gave me a tour of the stadium! Then my boyfriend, his family, and I drove to Ocean Isle, NC to his great aunt’s beach house. It was a blast! I cannot wait to move there next summer. I have many trips planned to come visit this year! P.S. Tino and Grumples are too cute!
Taralynn McNitt says
Ahhh so glad you liked the city! My boyfriend is obsessed with the Hornets. He has season tickets for us and he runs a hornets blog. That is so cool that you got to tour the stadium. I spend most of my winter there! I’m jealous of your Ocean trip! Sounds like fun. See any sharks!?!
Tori Farber says
My boyfriend does sales for the Hornets! That is really cool that your boyfriend runs a blog for the Hornets. We did see two sharks, but they were little tiny sharks that were caught off the pier. We did not see any sharks where people were swimming… thank goodness. I would only go in the water up to my knees! I cannot wait to check out the farmer’s markets when I come back down at the end of July! Which one is your favorite?
Kristin C says
So cool! I’m from Ocean Isle 🙂
Tori Farber says
Ocean Isle is beautiful! You are lucky to live there Kristin! 🙂
Kristin C says
Thanks, I don’t anymore, but I grew up there and I loved it 🙂
Brooke says
My husband and I went to T-Bones for dinner, but it was so packed we ended up having an appetizer only! We ended up leaving around 6:30 and wound up in the park to watch the firework show in the city. We tried to get tickets to the game against Cuba, but no such luck, so we just watched on the jumbo screen. We got hungry and ate at French Quarter. I had a burger and it rivals being one of the best I’ve ever had!! If you haven’t gone yet, check it out!!
NC says
Lettuce burger! I wish I had thought of that! I spent the fourth on the Gulf in Florida boating and even got to see a manatee up close in the canal (they look like giant water potatoes).
The hardest part for me at BBQs and holiday get-togethers is politely declining or asking to substitute unhealthier options (like lettuce wrap instead of bun, or a whole wheat tortilla instead of sub sandwich bread, etc.). How do you handle that?
Taralynn McNitt says
I just bring my own stuff:) I like to bring lettuce wraps, turkey burgers or chicken to grill! You don’t have to tell people why either, just say you’re craving it! I also don’t mind trying all types of food in moderation. I don’t eat giant portions of potato salads or desserts. That is what really helps me stay on track 🙂
Mallori says
Fourth of July is MY FAVORITE! And it looked like you had an awesome one! I really love the Light Blue Horizontal Striped Dress in your shop; is there anyway you could get a picture of the entire dress, or someone wearing it? That would be really great and helpful!
xo,
Mal
Taralynn McNitt says
Yes yes yes! thank you 🙂
Jessica says
It looks like you had a great weekend! Lots of friends, family & food – what more could you ask for, right? 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
Exactly!!!:)
Cassie says
What a fun BBQ! Pulled pork was a childhood favorite of mine. I’m so glad you had a wonderful time with your family. I like family gatherings much more than crazy parties because it really cherishes the bonding time with them.
Taralynn McNitt says
Seriously a favorite around here! How could you not like it? I’m just like you and love the family time too 🙂
Kristjana says
Oh my gosh that first picture of Grumples and Tino is adorable! They are so cute, what a great shot!
Elisabeth says
Hey, Tara!
I hope you are doing okay. You must be thrilled that your online boutique is doing so well. 🙂
Elisabeth
savannah says
Sounds like an awesome fourth! Would love to hear more about your daily life as a blogger, it seems like such a cool and interesting career choice. I wonder how your life goes day to day and how it works!
Margaret @ Happy Healthy PDX says
Tino is cracking me up in those pictures! Tongue hanging out = sign of a happy happy dog.
Lacey says
Is that strawberry pretzel salad in the first pic? My mom used to make that every summer when I was growing up (and still does)!
Nicte Kono says
Love the happy faces of your dogs! make me happy too!!!
Anonymous says
Loks fun!