🎙️101 – Boats, Concerts & Chaos: Navigating the Beautiful Mess of Summer

🎙️Episode 101 – Boats, Concerts & Chaos: Navigating the Beautiful Mess of Summer

This summer was nothing short of chaotic — and I’m bringing you along for every wild, beautiful, and downright ridiculous moment. In this episode, I share how I:

⚓️ Earned my boater safety card and braved a terrifying but exhilarating solo trip on our 13-foot Boston Whaler.
🎶 Took Kylie to an elegant Laufey + Virginia Symphony concert, soaking in music, tears, and a night of pure beauty.
🚗 Survived the windshield saga after Ryan’s “fix” turned into a DIY disaster (thank God for insurance).
🏝️ Escaped Ocracoke just before a hurricane evacuation — with torrential downpours, lightning scares, and unforgettable family memories.
🌳 Watched a tree beside our house get struck by lightning, frying my upstairs TV and kitchen lights (RIP tree).
💦 Took all the kids to Water Country USA, only lost the boys for ten minutes, and paid $40 for drinks that should’ve come with a beach house.

It wasn’t a perfect summer — it was messy, unpredictable, and filled with anxiety, laughter, and growth. But that’s life, right? Between the hurricanes and lightning strikes were moments of independence, beauty, and family connection that made it all worth it.

If you’ve ever had a summer that looked nothing like Instagram but still left you grateful and a little changed, this one’s for you.

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