It really feels like ages ago that we lived in Charlotte. It feels more like the city I grew up in than Hillsborough does in a way. But in some ways, we really did grow up here. As we drove into the Queen City this afternoon, we talked about how we felt like we were teenagers when we lived here just pretending how to be adults and we didn’t really grow until the next stage of our lives in Cville.
We had many good times here though, and we miss our friends!
We drove by our old neighborhood to visit our old house which looked pretty much the same
We also went by Great Harvest Piper Glen and as luck would have it, the famous Jeff + Janet were there closing up!! It was so fun to pounce on them in surprise like they did for us on our opening day.
And then we arrived at Kate + Nate’s! They were sweet to have a group of our friends over for dinner to celebrate old times. Caitlin (and Carson and Jason), Diana (and Dan), Kate (and Nate and Liam) and me!
Although this time there were TWO babies!! (Three if you count Baby KERF!)
Cuteness
We had a lovely buffet of food plus burgers and dogs on the grill for dinner
Burger + salad + veg
For dessert, Diana made sugar cookie dough balls – deliciously doughy!!
And we brought a huge box of goodies from our bakery
Plus watermelon!!
After hours of talking, we’re all exhausted and excited for a hot day tomorrow!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Looks like such a fun day with friends and lots of good food! 🙂
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Cookie dough balls. Sweet!
Björg says
Aww such cute babies 🙂
I am getting so excited for you…
actually..Im not getting, Im already really excited :]
Btw, pastries look awesome!
Mmm
Allison K says
Kate looks fantastic!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
what fun!!!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Those sugar cookie dough balls look perfect and I love the trip down memory lane (and the vintage-vibe you put on those opening pics)
Glad you had such a great day!
j3nn says
Just like old times!! It’s nice to hang out with old friends and catch up. Enjoy your visit. 🙂
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
That’s so great you got to hand out with old friends! I love getting to visit Charlesrin, where I went to school; sometimes I feel like I never left!
Kristy @ KristyRuns says
Those dough balls + bakery goodies! Yum!
Mom says
So sweet of your friends and wonderful to see them all AND babies on the blog.
Karen says
I adore that back shot of Nate holding Liam, as his beautiful blond curls shine in the sunlight… masterful!
(Gosh, it does seem like the olden days when you lived in Charlotte with blogstalker, etc.)
Safe travels home, Kath!
jassy @ Healthy Egg says
nice goodies from GH! 🙂
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Love the photo of the blonde curls from behind. So cute!
dee says
Oh i love this look into the past (whilst still staying in the present)! And I totally agree with Karen (#11). Such nostalgia. I love it.
I hope you a great rest of the weekend in Charlotte!
dee says
Oh darn. That should totally say, “I hope you have a great rest of the weekend in Charlotte!” Oops! Sorry about that.
mary @ minutespermile says
love the cartoon lion plates! kiddies everywhere.
Ashley @ Coffee, Cake and Cardio says
What a fun Saturday! I love going back to places I’ve lived before.
jojo says
Ah, I know the feeling. I think of my relationship with my husband that way sometimes. Now with the baby, we have to be adults more often than not! …or be a kid again when it’s play time with the little one 😛
Cait's Plate says
Those kids are just ADORABLE! Especially that baby! Glad you’re enjoying your trip back to Charlotte 🙂
Angel7 says
I like the jungle themed paper plates and napkins 🙂
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