July in Review - A Summer Vacation

This past July was the first time since I've started working that truly felt like a "summer vacation."

My sister, cousin and dad all met in Raleigh for the Rolling Stones concert. My sister and I got my dad's ticket as a Father's Day present since he's been asking to go to a Rolling Stones concert for years.

The concert was held at Carter-Finley Stadium, my alma mater's football stadium. We tailgated in true NC State style then went into the concert. We had an absolute blast at the concert - it was by far the best concert I've ever been to!

The next day, my cousin had to head to work but my sister, dad and I had some extra time and enjoyed a southern lunch at Big Ed's in Raleigh - we were STUFFED afterwards! 

Next up, was our annual trip to Kentucky for Tyler to play in the Rolling Hills Invitational. Tyler has played in this tournament the past 12 years and really enjoys this trip back to his hometown each year.

Best friends at the golf tournament 

Tyler and his group at the Rolling Hills Invitational

Dry Ground Brewery with my love

This year was a little different since we had Muggsy with us. He was a really fun addition to walking the golf course and let out a cute little bark every time his dad hit the golf ball teeing off.

Love my little family! 

The final part of my summer vacation was our trip to Scotland and Denmark, which I'll recap in a different post soon!

All in all, July was extremely fun and memorable but exhausting. We've spent August and September a little more low key and plan to travel more this fall.

Rolling Hills Invitational 2014

Every second full weekend in July, we head back to T's hometown for the annual Rolling Hills Invitational golf tournament. T has been playing in this tournament for over a decade and we hope to continue the trip back to Paducah each year for it.

Each year brings a new adventure, whether it be meeting new friends, reconnecting with old ones or a few surprises along the way.

This was my third year as a spectator at the invitational. Four years ago, T called me while he was in KY for the tournament and I remember missing him so badly and wishing I was there with him, even though we weren't officially dating and we had only known one another for a short time.

T has had quite the golf resume on his home track....In 2004, T made a double eagle on hole #9 (par 5). In 2012, T made an eagle on hole #5 (par 4). 

Group shot from 2012

This year, T made a hole in one on hole #12 (par 3)!!! It was so awesome and great experience for us all! I am so proud of my awesome husband for completing these awesome golf accomplishments.

Group shot on the hole where T made the hole in one!

T & his mom - he always has a crowd of spectators watching him play! :)

T teeing off on hole #10

T has the craziest and most exciting golf record ever! Although I wasn't there when he hit the hole in one- It was so exciting for him and made the weekend very memorable!

This summer has definitely been the summer of golf... but it's not over yet! I plan to do a full post on everything that's been a part of the summer of golf after our anniversary trip!