I can’t believe I am doing my fourth recap for the year. Like, really? What can I say. Time does fly when we’re having fun. Don’t you agree? But I am loving this recap thing that I’m doing here on the blog. It’s always been fun for me to look back to what transpired throughout the whole month. Also, some of you are new here so it would be nice to introduce to you the things that you might have found interesting but missed.
So, here you go…
Travel
We live in Western North Carolina and I showed you the Five Must-See Places in North Carolina. Those are not the only must-see places around here but those are the places that I’ve been to and would recommend. Those places have one thing in common too: they all have been film locations.
I also took you to the amazing Biltmore Estate where Biltmore, America’s Largest Home is located. That visit to the Biltmore House will always be special and memorable for us because it was our first wedding anniversary.
Food
And speaking of that first wedding anniversary at Biltmore, we had lunch at the Bistro that day which is located inside the Biltmore Estate. And that wasn’t the only celebration that I talked about last month. We also had a special dinner at Red Lobster for my son’s 12th birthday in late March.
I’ve shared two of my favorite Filipino recipes that are not only simple and easy to make, healthy and budget friendly too. Have you tried the Arroz Caldo and Ginisang Monggo yet?
Family
Having a very active kiddo makes us busy parents. If only we also had his energy. 😉 But we’re more than happy to support him every step of the way. Hubby told you about him volunteering at a local food Bank – the MANNA Food Bank. He is such a busy 6th grader and I think it’s best to reward him with a memorable birthday. Something that is fun yet won’t hurt our pockets. I told you about it on Fun and Affordable Way to Celebrate a Tween’s Birthday.
Well, if the kiddo’s always busy, the hubs has something to get busy about too. Now that baseball season is here, you won’t see him anywhere else in the evening other than being glued in his throne in front of the TV watching his favorite Atlanta Braves play. He exclaimed about his love for the Braves in his post, My Time of Year: Atlanta Braves Baseball is Back! I can’t blame him. I love the Braves too!
Books
And the Braves are not the only one that keeps the hubs glued. There is never a day that passes by without a book in his hands. He calls himself a “bookaholic” and I think that says it all. He actually created that word to describe himself. 😉 For this month he talked about Carl Sagan and All the President’s Men. Both books are about science and history respectively. And the latter with a political shenagigans involved.
Lastly, I shared a giveaway for the first time here. It’s a special Mother’s Day Giveaway with special prizes for all the moms . Check it out if you haven’t joined yet.
And that’s about it. Until next month. 😉
It sounds like you had a great month! April was my birthday month, so I’m an April fan 🙂 I haven’t been to Red Lobster in a long time! I’m gonna have to treat myself soon!
You should treat yourself soon. 🙂 Happy Belated Birthday!
Thanks for the recap! I always love recaps like this so I can catch up on anything I might have missed.
I know, right? 🙂
I read most of these posts! I learned a lot of cool things from you guys this month. I hope you guys have a great May too.
Thank you, Liz. I hope you have a great May as well. 🙂
One of my favorite posts this month was the one about Carl Sagan. I loved his book, and I loved the show, too!
The hubs would be delighted to know that. 😉
Great recap always great to look back at things that have gone on! Hope you have a really exciting May too! Looking forward to whats to come!
Thank you, Jeanine. I hope you have an exciting May as well. 🙂
Going to the Biltmore Estate is on my bucket list of life. We have a lot of the Vanderbilt summer mansions up here and I love those.
I didn’t know that they have summer mansions there. I would love to see them too. 🙂
Would love to see the Biltmore Estate one day. What an awesome month. Thanks for the recap!
I hope you get to see the Biltmore someday. 🙂
It sounds like you had an amazing month indeed. I can not believe we are already in May this year. The past four months seemed to go by so fast. Thanks for sharing.
I know, right? I can’t believe either. Time flies. 🙂
I’m with you on that – time certainly has flown over the past few months! Also, I definitely want to visit Biltmore Estate someday, especially reading your post.
I hope you get to visit it someday. 🙂
Looks like you had a great month of April. Looking forward to what May brings you and me too!
Cheers to that, Michele. 🙂
Wow! You had an exciting April! Good going! I traveled too during the last week of April and it was wonderful!
I have yet to visit the Biltmore Estate but it looks awesome!
Good to know that you have traveled and that it was wonderful. 🙂
Wow, it looks like April was a super busy month for you. Can’t wait to see what the rest of Spring brings!
It was quite busy, but productive. I hope the rest of spring would be productive too. 🙂
It seems like you all had a very busy month of April. I would love to visit the Biltmore House. We are in TN, so it is not too far of a drive.
That’s good! I hope you get to visit Biltmore one of these days. It’s awesome to visit it now because of the spring blooms. 🙂
That place is seriously amazing…and I had no idea it even existed!! It reminds me of Versailles!
Exactly! I felt like I was in Europe whenever I go to Biltmore. 🙂
You had a busy and productive April. THis reminds me that it’s already april. WOw, time indeed flies so fast. I am looking forward for your May Recap. More travel, more food and more love for you for the coming months and beyond.
You’re so sweet. Thank you. 🙂
What a fun recap! And I hear ya on the energy. My 1st grader has more than I think I’ve had my whole life collectively. 😉
Too funny! How I really wish we also had their energy. 🙂
Thanks for the recap for the month. =) I have enjoyed checking the posts out. That’s great that you shared your first giveaway. =)
Thank you, Bonnie. 🙂
Yet another awesome month! I really loved your husband’s post on his love of Carl Sagan! It made me want to pick up my copy of Contact.
Good to know, Travis. He certainly loves that book. 🙂
I’m so glad that you had a great month last April. Looks you’re busy at that time. I had a great time to read this thank you.
Thank you too. 🙂
Sounds like you had a great month! Time to make May even more awesome!
Here’s hoping it’s going to be more awesome! 😉
I absolutely LOVE the idea of a monthly recap!! And one of my best friends lives in NC. I’m sure she’s done a lot of these, but I’ll be sharing this with her anyway…just in case
Thank you, Karyl. 🙂
I’ve never heard of Biltmore, but it looks beautiful
Biltmore is absolutely beautiful. I hope you get to see it someday. 🙂
Good times and great recap. I think my month consisted of two sick kids, a overflowing toilet, a kid with a broken hand and somewhere in there I got two whole naps!
Uh-oh! Looks like you had one heck of a month, but at least you got two whole naps. Those were something to be delighted about, right? 😉
I love the Biltmore! I need to get back there soon- just worried about taking several small children there!!
I think they will be fine. They have a huge land for them to play. 🙂
What a great month! I love doing recaps!
Thank you, Ronda. 🙂
Thank you for sharing the recipes!! They look amazing!
You’re welcome, Sara. You should try them. 🙂
You’ve been busy! I agree with you that the year is flying by. I love Biltmore. One of these days I want a season pass.
I want a season pass too…one of these days. 🙂
What a fun month! I have always wanted to visit Biltmore. When I make it to North Carolina I’ll have to check out your Five Must See Places.
You should, Amy. 🙂
What a great idea to recap your month! I love it.
Thank you, Ali. 🙂
Enjoyed reading your recap. My family loves baseball too. We follow the Orioles here in Maryland:)
Good to know, Elaine. 🙂
Hey I have a 12 year old trumpet player too! I went to North Carolina once and it was so beautiful I hope to visit again someday and I’ll definitely check out your 5 must-see places if I do 🙂
Good to know that you have a trumpet player too, Annabelt. We are so looking forward to their Spring Concert next week. 🙂 And I hope you get to visit North Carolina again.
I love the recaps. It’s actually a great thing to look back to see all that you’ve accomplished. Very inspiring.
And that’s exactly why I do recaps. 🙂
Lynn I love the idea of a monthly recap. Makes you really see what you did with your time. The Biltmore looks amazing and I so want to visit! Like someone else said I never even knew it existed!
Thank you, Yanique. I hope you get to visit Biltmore one of these days. It’s really amazing. 🙂
I have always wanted to visit the Biltmore House. Loved reading about it.
I hope you get to visit it someday. 🙂
You definitely had a jam packed month, huh? Sounds amazing and makes me want to get out and about more!
Now that the weather is warmer, I am so looking forward to getting out and about much much more. And I hope I get to share them here. 🙂
Thanks for the recap! My grandfather loves Biltmore Estate. I need to take him back soon!
You’re welcome, Sara. I hope you get to take your grandfather to Biltmore again soon. 🙂
Sounds like you had an exciting month. I love Biltmore Estates . Thank you for the recap.
i agree with others above; what a great idea to do a monthly recap! With my six kids, I don’t get out & on the road nearly as much as I’d like, so I enjoy living vicariously through you & your family! 🙂
It sounds like you had an awesome month! Chasing around a busy toddlee can make the months fly by! 🙂
Sounds like an exciting month! Hope you have a great May and a great weekend too!