Latest Happenings

Did you miss me? It's been so long I don't really know where to start. I've put off blogging for quite some time now. Obviously.

I think it was in large part to the fact that I had this cloud hanging over me, a cloud better known as "no career path" and every time I sat down to write something it seemed like I should be explaining why I wasn't working and even more so turning down offers. When the fact of the matter is.....I don't have to explain myself. This is MY blog. And I can talk about or not talk about whatever I want. Right?

But you're wondering if I got a job, aren't you?

Well to answer your question....yes, yes I did.

But it's been two months. A lot has happened in two months and not much has had to do with my J.O.B.

Let's catch up, shall we?

I've discovered the best perk of moving back from The Deutschland...lots of time with family.

And the last time you all saw this little guy he was only 6 months old. He's growing and growing right before my eyes and continues to melt my heart every time I see him. Being an aunt is so much more amazing than I ever could have expected.

No seriously, I adore everything about him. I mean, look at that face.

It's a shame I don't want one anytime soon...Stella could have a playmate.

In other news, I celebrated a birthday during my hiatus. And my darling husband got me something I've had my eye on for months. As you may or may not know, we usually cook 5 or 6 nights a week and as you also may or may not know, I HAVE to write everything down. Which means if I don't write down every meal that I've bought ingredients for the weekend prior, I WILL forget and things go bad. Sooooo, he got me beautiful chalkboard to go in our kitchen to write down our weekly menus. I'll post pictures once it's arrived. The way I see it, we're saving money here.

We also celebrated the day of my birth by spending the weekend at the lake with or dear pals, Micah and Aaron. Oh, and our pups.

Lili in her bikini

Fireworks seemed like a good idea. Here I am waiting for my Roman Candle to blow up...while drinking a glass of wine.

These two were in the zone making omelets.

Thank you for a fabulous weekend, Grandma!

My other bestie, Amy, was sick the weekend of my birthday festivities but we made up for it the following weekend. (I'm dying to tell you what she did for my birthday, because she's awesome, but I love it so much I'm probably going to use the same idea down the road and if it's for you I'd hate to ruin the surprise. I'm doing you a favor, really.)

And last but not least was our 4th of July Celebration. This year was big time. Not only were we celebrating Independence Day...we also celebrated my Grandpa's 80th, my Grandma's 75th AND their 35th wedding anniversary. You celebrated the same thing? Na uh.

We spent they day by the pool and on the lake and the party kicked off that evening with 60 close friends and family.

Taught the kiddos how to shoot off fireworks...in broad daylight.

Cousins

Dinner

We rounded out the weekend with one more day by the pool. Stella was a happy camper.

That pretty much sums it up. Despite the heat, we've been thoroughly enjoying our summer.

Well, I now have to wake up bright and early in the morning to be a contributing member of society so details on the new gig will have to wait. Don't ask Stella what she thinks about it...this is the look I get everyday when it's time for me to leave:

Here's hoping it's not another two months until we meet again...