Weekend at Bryce

Hope everyone had another fun summer weekend.

 Since my brother left for college at the very beginning of the summer my family didn't want to take a vacation without him; however, that has left the rest of us bored in Arlington all summer.  This past weekend my family were lucky enough to stay at my Aunt and Uncle's mountain cabin at Bryce Ski Resort.  My mom's whole side of the family goes to Bryce every year to ski over Christmas break, and occasionally for a reunion in the summer.  In the summer there is a man made lake, Lake Laura, and there are plenty of hikes, zip-lining, and mountain biking to keep you busy.  However, the lake was being drained to do repairs so we were not able to relax in the dark water.  Although, we still had an amazing weekend in the woods!

 Car ride polaroids.  

Bo slept on my lap the whole way home.  

 The ride to Bryce is always nice because of the rolling hills and farmland.  

Fun Fact: my grandparents bought a farmhouse here to turn it into a bed and breakfast; however, then sold it shortly after and went to Europe, only leaving a note to tell my mom.  

 Bo and a Go Pro.  

We went on the North Mountain hike near Shrine Mount; however,  at the time we did not realize that the hike would be extremely steep and covered in rocks the entire way up (about a 3 to 5 hour hike).  Above are pictures and a video at this huge outcrop of rocks from the mountain.  

After the hot and exhausting hike we headed over to the pool to relax and cool off.  

I wore this Jolyn Swimwear top and old Victoria Secret bikini bottoms.   

 Enjoy this video of me swimming under water! 

On Sunday we went zip lining which was so much fun.  I took videos on my go pro but they are too long to import into blogger so here  is the link to the first video and here is the link to the second   zip-lining video.  

xoxo

Olivia 

Weekend Recap

Hello all!  I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.  Here is my weekend recap.  

Linked here is a video of my brother's football team, Towson University, visiting one of their own at Arlington National Cemetery.  The alum is buried very close to where my Grandparents rest so Quinn was able to visit them.  

Saturday 

After another field hockey tryout in the morning, making my body feel old and sore, I headed to the pool with two friends (Maddi R. and Laura K).  Earlier this week I caved in and bought a Go Pro.  I decided to buy the most inexpensive one because I wasn't sure how often I would use it, and didn't want to invest a lot of money in it (which I would rather spend on clothes).  

I got to test out my Go Pro Hero and relax the day away.  

This past week was the Arlington Fair; so obviously I had to go at least once.  However, living in the moment and not thinking in a blogger state of mind I didn't take any pictures.  

I do have a snapchat video of my friend Megan and I on a ride.  

Sunday 

I spent the day with my parents in Georgetown.  

 This grey wall just happened to be the perfect backdrop for an outfit of the day.  

I wore a black Pacsun crop top with these high waisted Levi shorts from Urban Outfitters.  

 The day was so hot we had to stop to cool off with some drinks at the Old Glory Tavern.  

My mom took these photos of me as my dad tickled and annoyed me, and I'm not completely sure why but I thought I would include them.  

Last but not least... today (August 9th) is one of my best friends 16th birthday!   Carly and I have been super close since third grade and I wanted to wish her an amazing day while she is celebrating in Paris, France.  

Happy Sunday!

xoxo

Olivia 

Summer Swim Team

Most people see the summer as a time for relaxation; however, if you are apart of a summer swim team your summers are the complete opposite.  Although, I wouldn't want to spend my summer any other way.  Being apart of a summer swim team is like having a second family; full of fun and supporting you in whatever you do.  I've been on the Donaldson Run swim team my whole life and I love my team more than anything.  This past summer we were in division two in the NVSL (Northern Virginia Swimming League).  

                                          All of the thunderbolts together at our senior meet.  

 Me, Sarah Brooks and Amanda Tarkenton at the senior meet.  The meet theme was kings and queens; the seniors dressed up like royalty and the rest of us were peasants, thus the brown body paint to look like dirt.

Me and Sarah Brooks.  

                                       Me and Amanda Tarkenton cheering on our team.

For the last two summers I coached the youngest kids on the team (6 and under); the Thundersquad.
I love coaching and passing on the team traditions I experienced when I was younger.  I coach alongside Amanda Tarkenton, Sarah Brooks, Andrew Fleckenstein and Bryan Meade.

Thundersquad coaches minus Sarah Brooks. 

I am wearing a Free People slip dress that is no longer available, and these Michael Kors wedges.

                                 Me and four of my Thundersquad ladies at one of our swim meets.

For our last swim practice Sarah brought her Go Pro so we could take underwater pictures.  

                               Every season I spend with DRRA is better than the last.

Above I am wearing this Joyln Swimwear bikini top.  I love to wear Joyln bikinis when I'm coaching because they stay on well and are cute at the same time.
Sarah is wearing this top and these bottoms.
Amanda is wearing this top.

                                                                          xoxo
                                                                         Olivia