Carolina Football Ladies Night

This night was so. much. fun. I'll be back every year from here on out.

At 5 p.m. I was out the door and first in line to have my picture taken with Coach Fedora. He even autographed my sparkly Carolina football helmet which made it twice as cute.

{Coach Fedora is awesome.}

We enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while shopping. We had a Q&A with players and heard from Coach Fedora along with other Tar Heels. I competed to put my "uniform" on the fastest. I didn't win, but I won a cool Carolina shirt (and know the tactic for next year). 

We toured Kenan Stadium - starting with the Olympic weight room.

Helmet love! Then it was onward to the football locker room...

We're we got a pep talk from Coach Fedora!

Then we ran out onto the field through the tunnel - under the lights.

I had a great, great night with these ladies.

... And even came home with lots of swag. Here's a video recap from the night.

Proceeds benefited the UNC Children's Hospital so all that fun for one great cause. 

{Check out the fun I had at the Carolina Baseball Ladies Night too.} 

Random Lake Bits

On our way to the lake, Hank and I love passing by this misplaced Californian mansion.

Grandma was pruning my parent's flowers and voila, showstopper. Grandmas know best.

Lunchtime rolled around and my mom wouldn't tell us what we were having. Then she brought out the surprise sandwiches, and well, she outdid herself. {french baguette + roasted pork tenderloin + caramelized onions + sauerkraut + provolone + mayo}

Two sweet girls painted this cooler for my dad. I'm pretty sure I need a Carolina one.

Bentley lived it up as a happy lake pup boat riding...

And letting his hair down, well really, letting his ears flap in the wind.

Daniel's

I dined at one of my favorites, Daniel's, on Friday night with Hank. Daniel's is family owned, Italian and all levels of delicious. Their bread and calamari start a meal off just right.

My glass of prosecco and main dish, penne alla case with pancetta, made me...

Happy, happy, happy. This place is seriously fantastic. Thank goodness for Daniel's.

Sass.

This is how Bentley defines it.

Mascot Love

Last week I hung out with Rameses for an hour and a half photo shoot around campus.

All I can say about that is... Dreams really do come true. I could not stop laughing/smiling.