Happy SATURDAY!
I hope you’re having a great morning! We only have a few Saturdays left here, so we’re trying to make the most of them.
Don’t forget, our $500 Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway ends TOMORROW, so if you haven’t participated, now is the time. I will announce the winners’ names on Monday’s post and email them that morning.
As always, I’m grateful when you stop by…but extra, extra blessed over the weekend. Sending you so much love! xx
I had to take a screenshot of my video, so please excuse the fact that it’s not fabulous, BUT we were eating…
…one of our favorite savory bites over the weekend (bacon wrapped scallops) at…
…Cisco Brewery when…
…Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank got up and started performing with the band. SO FUN! People went wild for him!
Cozy socks, a puppy that acts like a baby and the baby of the family…all things that are sweet. Kensington said the other day that Charlie is the glue that holds this family together. We all ADORE him. I don’t know what it is, but that dog is precious and every single one of us dote on him.
Kensington snapped this photo this week. Who can just sleep there on the kitchen floor with six humans and three other dogs being super loud and walking all around? Charlie. Charlie can.
He can’t climb stairs yet, so whenever we go up there to grab something, he sits right there and just waits for us.
Charlie is precious.
I was shopping a bit this week with Jeni and Krista and we got matching…
…high shine patent Birkenstocks. Random (yet comfy!) purchase but now every time I put them on, I think of those two 🙂 .
…they complement my awesome dog leashes and collars too!
We did something new last weekend that we loved so much, we have already done it a second time!
Here’s a map of Nantucket…
So way way way up on that most northern tip is…
…as you can see here, Great Point. This is a completely undeveloped portion of the island where, with a special permit, you can drive on the sand to see it. First, you have to buy the pass earlier in the year and have it on the front and back of your car (it’s a sticker similar to our beach passes). Then, you stop here at this guard house where they check your pass and you deflate your tires to 15 PSI and then after that, you drive (about 20 minutes) on the sand to the very tip. You CANNOT swim up here. This is for fishing, hunting and enjoying but there are so many sharks up there that swimming is not allowed. This is a very protected area, and WE LOVED IT!!
Sand for days…
We brought our beach chairs and lunch…
…sandwiches from Something Natural (mine was their chicken curry salad) and just watched the seals and birds. You guys, so far, this first day out at Great Point was my favorite day of the summer. My kids were crazy funny, and we sat out there in the middle of nowhere and laughed SO HARD. There is no cell service which made it all the more peaceful 😉 .
Birds, seals and then…
…a shark!
It was caught and released while these guys were fishing for blue fish. It was such a special day for this mama.
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There are SO MANY great summer sales happening right now! Just take a look…
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That wraps up our Saturday! I hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend! I’ll see you back here on Monday! xx
Faith says
The something sweet portion with your babies has my heart! I have three babies two and under (a wonderful daughter then twin boys about to be one!), and my daughter has started asking if she can “get cozy” at bedtime which means reading books in mommy’s bed under a blanket. As your favorite word is cozy, I know you will appreciate her early training in the art of coziness:) Also, what was each person’s fave aspect of the new beach?
Mix and Match Mama says
There is nothing better than the art of cozy 🙂 .
Audra says
Love your summer Saturdays!! 🤍
Josie says
Ok, this is bizarre. I read your blog and then picked up the book I’m reading – summer of ‘69 by Elin Hilderbrand. and the page I just read says “we went to Great Point today bc dad wanted to surf-cast. We almost got stuck bc dad only let the tires down to 15 pounds instead of 11.” I knew exactly what they were referring to!! Impeccable timing.
Mix and Match Mama says
No way?! That’s CRAZY cool timing!!
Debbie Griffin says
There is something magical and so peaceful when you explore nature in its raw beauty. Unplugging from the world and taking in this amazing world God has created is priceless.
☀️
Nicole says
I am reading Swan Song by Elin Hildebrand and there was mention of lowering the tires too!
Diane Moore says
I love all the dog content. Our beloved dogs died a few years aging (two year age difference and died two years apart). We haven’t made the leap of getting another puppy yet and life definitely has a hole.
Enjoy your weekend!
Mix and Match Mama says
I just adore my pups. They are part of the family. Sending you so much love as I know yours are missed.
Lala C says
Your pups are so cute. I am also missing my beloved pups who are no longer with us and these beauties always bring a smile to my face. Also- I love the whale you have hanging above the fireplace!
Jennifer says
Hi Shay, great post! do you recall where on the island you found the notch whiskey hat? I would love to gift it to someone! TY!
Mix and Match Mama says
At Cisco Brewery (where it’s made!) 🙂
Alyssa J says
Your time at the new-to-you beach sounds delightful! What a treat to have such good family time together and where the only interruption is a shark!
Amy B. says
I love your Summer Saturdays! Great Point looks amazing! I absolutely love being able to “experience” a Nantucket summer through your blog and IG stories. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the island and details about your beautiful home and sweet family with your readers. It is such a treat!
Linda says
Your Charlie looks so precious! What breed is he? We have a Cavapoo that we adore! How do you travel with all your fur babies? We are from NJ and have a place in Cape Coral. I would love to get another puppy but I can’t imagine traveling with 2. I would love to know how you do it
Mix and Match Mama says
He is a coton du tulear (just like Poppy and Frenchie). Charlie and Frenchie are the smallest, so they flew with us, and then Yankee and Poppy came via car. We used these two sweet ladies last year (they have a service) and again this year. It’s not easy or convenient, but we love having the whole gang here.
Stacy says
I’m going to need outfit details on the picture from Thailand petting the elephant!
Lisa N says
What a summer you’ve had! And so much to look forward to watching your kids activities…as busy as it is!
Great family movie on Prime: The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn. You may have seen it already, it’s not new, but we just watched it this week and loved it. Great for the whole family.
Elspeth says
What a gorgeous hidden gem! Thanks dog sharing! Have a great weekend!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Brenda says
I LOVE the Summer Saturday posts! And thanks for the hot tip on the big sale at Target!
Bianca says
After seeing all your Nantucket photos, I really want to visit (one day)
Julie says
Hi Shay! Been reading your blog for about 13 years now, and I just love seeing your family grow! Ours are quite a bit younger, but I really look forward to your blog every day. It’s encouraging, happy, and God focused. This world needs more of it! Your adventures are so fun. Hope the rest of your Summer is amazing. Our crew goes back this week! 😳
Mix and Match Mama says
Well goodness, THANK YOU for being a busy mama and finding time to stop by. I am so blessed by it!!
Courtney Cammarano says
I need another pair of Birks like I need a hole in my head but those are super cute. And spending a day out to the very tip of Great Point sounds like perfection.
Elizabeth Stephens says
Those bacon wrap scallops look good! ❤️ that is awesome you saw Kevin O’ Leary. I love your summer Saturdays! Thank you for sharing! Have a great weekend!
Shelley Haslam says
Can you not swim in Nantucket at all due to sharks or is that one place just notorious for them and of so why is that? Just curious. Looks a wonderful place.
Mix and Match Mama says
Just that one place. There are SO MANY seals that live up there, and those sharks love the seals. You can swim the rest of the island.
Monica Beth Converse says
Oooh love this beautiful part of your Island – however!!!! That man’s foot is awfully close to that shark’s mouth – isn’t it? I gasped! I often gasp at your shopping posts but this may have made me gasp louder as my husband asked me what was the matter! Phew! Enjoy the rest of your beautiful summer!
The Birkies also made me gasp! And shop!
Karah Stracener says
I love your summer Saturday posts. I am so glad yall had a fun day trip out to Great Point. My family and I came to Nantucket last week for the day and I’m back again this weekend with my sister in law. She has never been and we are loving every minute of it. Nantucket is so dreamy and I see why yall love it so much.
Penny says
Yay for Saturdays! We’ve on a farm so we have work to do today, but I’m thinking tonight might be “Movie Night.” ☺️
Cher says
Looking forward to watching this upcoming new series — The Perfect Couple. I wonder if you might spot any of the actors during filming. 😊
https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/706671/nicole-kidman-stars-in-perfect-netflix-thriller-with-best-friends-ex-see-trailer/
Kristen says
Love your take on something sweet! Charlie looks like the perfect little addition!
Yvonne says
Summer Saturdays are so fun! Love all the Nantucket content…..but Charlie is adorable and looks so sweet, I can’t quit! 😍
Faith says
What fun memories! And that bacon wrapped scallops looks AMAZING!!!
Dana says
I have been looking at Birkenstocks because everyone keeps telling me how comfy they are on your feet. What size did you get? I wear a US 8 but I was told to get the EU 39.
Mix and Match Mama says
All three of us are size 8s in the US, and all three of us bought them in 38.
Renee says
Vicariously enjoying summer on Nantucket; what sweet memories your family is making!
Holly C says
Love a Summer Saturday Post!!!
Kathy says
I’ve never heard of Great Point – sounds like such a cool place!
Angela says
Shay, I love everything about this post!!! Can you share where you got the black tank you’re wearing in the Birkenstock picture? I love great classic tanks!
I have those Birks in black and another pair in brown w/ gold metal accents… I LOVE them both! Now, I might need this color, too!
Loved the picture of sweet Charlie by the stairs that he can’t climb (too cute!). And a day at the shark beach sounds awesome…. our family would have loved that day, too! We love exploring new sights!
Mix and Match Mama says
That one is navy, and the brand is Michael Stars. I bought it from Evereve last year, but I think you can buy them straight from his website too!
Angela says
Awesome, thank you!!! 😘
Yolanda McLean says
K’s outfit in the beach picture is giving me life! Have any details?
Mix and Match Mama says
She’s asleep or I’d ask her…my guess is that it’s maybe Free People?