It’s that time again for my monthly recap. And as usual, it feels like the end-of-the month sneaked up on me, and before I knew it, I have to give you the month’s recap again. 😉
It has been another busy month for us and generally, all was good although there was one little scare. Our son hit his head while playing soccer at school and the school nurse was afraid he got concussion. But after observing him, we are happy that he avoided that. We were so thankful.
Blog wise, we dined, we reminisced and we did some traveling. Here’s the recap.
FAMILY
May was the end of Spring Soccer. It was our son’s fourth season in soccer and soon enough, it is going to be time to register for Fall Soccer. We are all so looking forward to the next season.
May has been such a busy month for our kiddo. He also had his intermediate school concert band’s Spring Concert in the second week. It was a success just like their Winter Concert and I couldn’t be more prouder of him. I love that he loves being in the concert band so much. Hubby’s daughter is also into playing musical instruments and we watched her play the marimba on Memorial Day Weekend.
April showers bring May flowers. I never had a flower garden until I got here in the U.S. and I surely didn’t know that I had a green thumb. I am so loving flower gardening now.
And how can I not forget about hubby’s post about one of his favorite authors, Ray Bradbury? Bradbury, together with an angel librarian, introduced him to W.B Yeats who also became one of his favorite authors and poet. Hubby and his books!
FOOD
I shared another favorite Filipino dish of mine which is not only easy to make, but a healthy dish as well – the Ginisang Ampalaya or Sauteed Bitter Melon.
We had a taste of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. when we went to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a day and you gotta love the “I’m Stuffed Shrimps.”
And what’s not to love about Outback Steakhouse? Hubby definitely aced that one when he chose it for my Mother’s Day dinner treat. Now I am continually thinking of that Bloomin’ Onion.
Lastly, for the first time since we got here in the U.S., we finally got to sample a Filipino Restaurant. We had to travel over a hundred miles for it, but it was so worth the trip. I can’t wait to go back!
TRAVEL
We made a road trip to Charlotte, North Carolina on Memorial Day Weekend and visited the Carolinas Aviation Museum. I’ve only shared a part of that trip to the museum, and I still have a lot to share.
But before we made that trip, I talked about the World War II Warbirds which actually gave me that idea of visiting the museum because I know for certain that our son would be delighted and I was right. It delighted both me and the hubs too.
A trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a day was not enough, but we hope to go back and check more attractions. That little resort city is really nice.
And that’s it. The whole month of May in one post. 😉 Until the next recap.
How was your May?
I haven’t been to Charlotte in years. I have been dying to get back there, though. That air show sounds like it was so much fun!
Looks like you had a wonderful and busy month full of great activities, food and visits. We just ate at Outback yesterday…LOL! We love that place.
I think my favorite post of the month was the bitter melon one. I’ve never heard of it before. It was delicious!
Sounds like you have been one busy blogger! As well as a busy Mom. I am trying to slow way down blogging so I can enjoy summer.
I had so much fun reading all your post, I can’t believe is June already, thanks for sharing 🙂
You had a busy month. Excited to see and read what happens in June. It’s going to be a great month.
You’ve been all over the place this past month! So many great places, great events and great food! Our May has flown by as well. I can’t believe summer is almost here!
You were very busy in May. It looks like you experienced a lot and saw a lot of new things in May. Thanks for sharing.
You had a very busy month! I love Bubba Gump’s. We’ve only been once but it is so good! Hope your son continues to love soccer so much! It is a fun sport for kids to play!
I’ve been to that museum and it was really cool. I did a little bit of traveling but mostly recipe-making last month.
Sounds like you had an amazing month, you did a whole bunch! I hope this month lead to more exciting trips too!
Looks like you a lot of fun in May. Looks like you made a lot of memories.
One day in Gatlinburg? YES NOT ENOUGH! I love it there and could spend a week there! Be sure to check out the aquarium- its fantastic!
We hope to go back soon. We’ve been to the National Aquarium in Baltimore and our son had been to Tennessee Aquarium, but we’d love to check it out. 🙂
Sounds like a good month. My May was pretty boring. Though, my daughter did get stitches for the first time. lol
I’m sorry about your daughter. Hope she’s okay.
It’s always fun to look back at all the activities of the month. Looks like you had a busy May. We live right outside Charlotte, so I need to take the grands to that museum.
That is so cool and such a neat idea about having a monthly recap. Looks like your family had a fun month.
This is a great idea, I think I may try it out! It sounds like you had a great month!!! Thank you for sharing.
Museums are always fun to visit with kids because it gives you so much information about history!
It looks like you had a super busy month. It is so hard to believe that we are already half way through the month of June.
I love the recap post, it is a great way to document memories.
You guys have been busy! Love all the fun events and foods you are trying out. Looking forward to what June has in store for you!
Looks like you had a great May! I did too, I finished University – so exciting. 😀 Great post!
Wow! Good for you! Congratulations! 🙂
What an amazing experience. You traveled to a alot of places. I loved the Aviation museum in Charlotte too
What a wonderful and busy month for you! May just flew by. We celebrated Mothers Day, then it was my mothers 60th birthday and next thing I know, the month is over.
I just recently saw a great video showing how to make a bloomin onion at home! It’s actually pretty simple, I don’t have the link, but I will google it later and bookmark it.
Really? I will have to check it out. Thanks for the info. 🙂
I always seem to gravitate toward the food parts of posts, lol. I can’t help myself. The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of my family’s favorites!
Sounds like you had a great month! What a way to make the time fly! These sound like great adventures.
I had a busy May full of travel. I was tired but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Hope you have a good June.
It is so good of you to do these monthly recaps. I’m sitting here thinking, ‘how was my May” and completely drawing a blank…what the heck did I do?! My daughter graduated from Kindergarten and that is the main thing that stands out. 🙂 Keep up the great work making memories!
The months do go by so quickly! I can’t believe it is already JUNE!
My month of MAY is ok. It’s the usual stuff for us and blogging wise, I sold one of my very first blog!
It has been years and years since I have been to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I have been wanting to visit again quite awhile now!
Looks like you had a busy month. I am looking forward to trying The Outback Steakhouse. The Bloomin Onion looks so amazing.
Looks like you had a fantastic month!! I need to start doing a monthly recap, this is a great idea!!
Wow! It looks like you had a busy and fun month in May! I hope my month is eventful like yours this June.
My kids would love seeing the air show!!! Looks like you hard a really fun month!
Looks like you guys had an awesome time last month! I don’t think i’d have the energy to keep up! lol
Looks like May was a great month. I can’t believe it’s June and 2015 is already half over!
You had a pretty amazing month. I would try out some of your recipes this weekend, they look yummy and will be quite the change from the usual way i cook!
Great recap of the month. I can’t believe it’s June already! Our big success for May was getting through our daughter’s wedding. Now we can relax a little.