Geneva-on-the -Lake!!

This weekend Brian and I are going to Geneva-on-the Lake with my BFF Beth and her husband Mark, and Beth's mom and stepdad. I used to go with Beth's family every summer growing up, and we had some great times! I have so many good memories of the two of us playing put-put, (even though she did hit me in the face with a club once), eating at Eddie's, swimming in the lake, taco salad, watching late night tv, and playing games. As we got older, we got to experience the winery and some of the fun "townie" bars! We were always in a little cottage but this time we are camping! I am so excited to kick back and relax after a very stenuous week. It also kicks off my vacation week next week, yay!

Jamboree in the hills...Lord I love that country music!

So, after hearing about Jamboree for a few years from my boyfriend, I finally got the chance to go thanks to my Aunt Susie!! It was an experience I will never forget...the hot sun, the crowd, the hills, (and can I say HILLS!!) the spray bottles, bikini tops, guys with no shirts, tattoos, port-o-pots, pick-up trucks, and the endless drinking! It was a crazy/fun time and I'll probably go back! Take a look at some of the pics!! :)

What I love about summer!

There's nothing like the summer time! Even though as adults we are not as "free" as when we were kids, I still look forward to it and enjoy every minute of it! What do I love about the summer?

-Sitting on the porch

-Frozen drinks

-Longer days

-Flip-flops

-Tank tops

-Lemonade

-Ponytails

-Biking

-Driving with my windows down

-Ice cream

-Sitting around a camp fire

-Festivals

-Vacations/getaways

-Drinking beer in the afternoon

-Tribe games

-Fruit salads

I love to karaoke! :)

Yes, we all know I love to sing...especially country! Here's a clip of me singing "Strawberry Wine." I know you can't see me, but I swear it's me!! :)

Overture of 1812 at Blossom Music Center, July 4th, 2008

On July 4th, I went to Blossom Music Center for the orchestra concert and fireworks with Brian and his family. It was a lot of fun!! You can bring your own food and drinks, and sit out on the lawn and enjoy the music. It was a great way to spend the 4th! Here is an excerpt from the concert...

Family

I come from a very large family! I am one of 5 children. Eric is the oldest, then me, next is Jenny, Mike, and Katy. We are all very different, but all get along!