a birthday, a visit from my brother, and loathing of my physique. October 20, 2009

Well it’s been some time since I’ve made a post in this blog so I thought it was time for an update.

On October 10th my mom, dad, and I went to my aunt Denise’s 40th birthday party:

My cousins Tony & Tricia, & me.  Tony lives pretty far away south of here and Tricia lives all of the way out in South Dakota so I only see them a few times a year (although that goes for most of my family).

Aunt Amy & my mom.

Aunt Amy, my dad, & aunt Carol.

Some of us ladies: Kristi, Tricia, Amy, Amanda, me, Carol, Denise, & my mom.

Uncle Chuck brought some Brew House beer. That stuff tasted like coffee.

The birthday girl.

My aunt Carol loves to stand and dance on top of furniture. It’s just her thing.

This past Wednesday Craig came home for MEA break. I think he really likes coming home. This is proven by the fact that he has to drive 6 hours each way. I think he gets home sick plus he gets to see the dogs, sleep in his own quiet bed, and eat all he wants.

This is him preparing a bowl of ice cream which he doesn’t get much of up north:

And big news! It stopped raining and the sun came out from hiding! I think it got into the lower 60′s which is waaaay better than the 30′s & 40′s. That more like it! This is how it should feel. I was thinking that Minnesota was skipping fall completely and heading into the longest, darkest, and worst season ever like some sort of cruel shock treatment. (I HATE winter!)

Today I went with my mom to Kohls to see if I could find a pair of jeans that fit since I haven’t bought a new pair in almost 3 years and mine are getting worn out. I tried on 13 pairs and gave up. NONE of them fit me right and I feel like crying. I’ve always hated trying on pants. Once in a blue moon I can actually find a pair that fits and I treasure that special find so very much. This is one of the reasons that I LOVE skirts and dresses. They are so forgiving and help cover up my larger bits that give me so much trouble (hips, butt, & thighs). Plus they are so easy to find the right size and fit into! I wish this was the 40′s or 50′s so I could wear those clothes all of the time.

Lynsie’s Suprise Birthday Party June 22, 2009

This past Saturday Josh arranged a little suprise birthday party for Lynsie. Of course I was happy to go and see my buddies again. I actually think this is a new record for me because I’ve been able to hang out with them for the past four weekends! That is awesome considering that I usually only get to see anyone about once a month.

It was a nice little back yard get together. They had a fire and set up some cornhole & bolo toss. Let me tell you this, I am horrible at both of those games, even more so at bolo toss than cornhole because I actually somehow scored a few points in cornhole. Of course I was trying to play bolo toss at night without my glasses on and after a few malt beverages. Those are my excuses and I’m sticking to them.

 

Halloween Weekend November 3, 2008

This past Halloween weekend was great! Friday/Halloween was Jw’s birthday so we went out to the Olive Garden then to The Dive bar for some drinking and dancing. The next night we went over to Rachel & Brad’s place for a good ‘ol Halloween party.

 

The birthday girl

 

 

For some reason I’ve always wanted to be Greek for Halloween. Also this was my first attempt at making my own costume.

 

Sven & Deuce

 

Lynsie, Jessie W, Ashley, Jessie J.

 

Jessie & Dan eating ice out of my cup. I miss my cup. I held onto it all night just to have it taken from me at the door

 

Brad & Rachel, our hosts for the next night.

 

The girls, just before we fell over.