Halloween November 3, 2009

First I must say that I love Halloween! It’s the only holiday that I even really like. Second I must say as a warning that this is going to be a long post. With that said, on Friday everyone met up at Josh & Lynsie’s for their Halloween party.

Our hosts, Lynsie & Josh.

Little Sadie is so cute in her coat.

Josh, Jessie, Phil, Rachel, & Brad.

Jessie & I. I must say that I loved dressing like this, it was my first attempt at wearing victory rolls!

Max & Jessie. Max went as that scary Sham Wow guy.

I just thought this was a pretty funny photo of Caitlin.

Caitlin & her boyfriend Cody. Cute, right?!

Phil & Jessie

Jessie got a little lap dance by Lynsie’s brother.

The three photography students – me, Ashley, & Jessie. Kisses!

The Next night was Halloween and also Jessie’s birthday so we went out to eat at the Orchard, played apples to apples at Jessie & Phil’s, then went out to The Dive Bar for the rest of the night for some dancing.

There was a guy going around the dance floor with a vampire blow up doll.

We made a few trips outside in the very cold night air which feels pretty good after being in a very hot & crowded club.

The birthday girl!

One sad thing – they no longer offer the ladies drink free here because some guy sued them for gender discrimination. This makes me sad, very sad. I was waiting until 11pm for my free drinks but they never came In return I think they should at least offer some special like $1 drinks instead of charging a crazy $4 per drink. I was very thirsty so I bought 1 drink then refilled the glass a few times with water in the restroom. I get to see the ladies again next Sunday for Rachel’s baby shower, then again in a few weeks for Caitlin’s!

Cabin Weekend August 9, 2009

On Friday, July 31st it was time to head up to Rachel’s family’s cabin up in Amery, WI for a full weekend of fun. It was quite a drive for me (about 1hr 40mins). I know that doesn’t really sound very long to you seasoned drivers but driving just makes me so sleepy! Seriously, even just 1 hour in a car wipes me out. I missed the driveway at first, then when I found it I took the wrong turn and ended up at someone else’s cabin so I turned around and tried one of the other ways and finally got there. Another thing that I found I usually do while traveling is I ALWAYS forget to pack something, even if I set it right next to my bag to pack I still forget something. This time I forgot to pack Jessie’s birthday present and a pair of long jeans. That was a first for me, I’ve never forgotten to pack pants before.

There were many cornhole games played:

Phil & Brad

 

Jessie W. & Jessie A.

I was pretty lazy with the camera on Friday but finally busted it out on Saturday when there was more going on. Of course there was more corn hole (Brad & I finally broke Max & Josh’s winning streak), some badminton, lounging, pontoon rides, & some delicious Dairy Queen.

 

Jessie & Phil doing a little bit of lazy lounging.

 

Jessie & her puppies Precious & Vader.

 

Max, Jessie, & their dogs Clyde & Luca.

 

Group photo! (darn harsh sunlight)

 

We decided to take the boat out for a quick ride before dinner:

Brad & Max

 

Phil (it was a bit chilly on that ride)

 

Jessie & Lynsie (a bit windy too)

 

 

After that it was about time to eat and we hung out around the cabin for a while.

 

Me & Jessie

 

Jessie & her puppies.

 

Hypnotized by Donkey Kong.

 

Brad was working on the grill while Max was working on the stove.

 

After we ate it was time to get back on the boat to ride down to Dairy queen (isn’t everyone so cute bundled up in their hoodies)

 

Josh & Lynsie

 

Jessie W. & Jessie A.

 

Brad

 

There was a giant bobber at the dock we got off on.

 

Dairy Queen is ALWAYS good!

 

Back on the boat:

 

Jessie

 

Brad finishing off his DQ.

 

Phil & the beer he bought at the gas station.

 

Jessie & Phil

 

Max & Josh flashing their “Sven & Deuce” signs. (they will never grow out of this.)

 

Rachel.

 

Back at the cabin for a fire & lots of corn hole which consisted mostly of Brad & I competing against Josh & Max. (we finally beat them 3 times!)

 

Lynsie & Josh (& Sadie)

 

Lynsie & I.

 

A few of us stayed up late playing dominoes:

 

This is Jessie W’s first turn. (Darn her.)

 

All of these photos have a crappy red/orange color to them because I didn’t feel like using flash.

 

 

 

Good Neighbor Days June 1, 2009

This Past Saturday I drove up to join my friends for a good time in Roberts, Wisconsin for Good Neighbor days. We started off at Colette’s house and once it got dark out the fireworks started and we headed to the beer tent where the Dweebs were playing. I hadn’t ever heard of them before but I was pleasantly surprised.

 

 

Ron, Brad, Josh, Jimmy P, & Phil

 

The lovely miss Rachel

 

Rachel, Jessie W, me, Jessie, & Colette. Lynsie is in there somewhere between Rachel & Jessie W.

 

Jimmy P, Brad, Jessie, & Phil

 

Lynsie & I

 

Colette, me, & Jessie

 

Brad & Rachel

 

Rachel, Jessie, & Phil

 

Jessie & Lynsie

 

Brad, Rachel, & Josh

 

Max & Jessie

 

I love this one so much! Lynsie & Josh trying to squeeze through the fence.

 

After spending the night in the tent rocking out to the Dweebs we walked back over to Colettes for some quality time around the fire which was built with logs Ron hijacked from the neighbors.

 

 

Max, Lynsie, & Josh

 

Jessie & Josh didn’t pick a good place to sit, unless if they’re the type of people that enjoy smoke burning their eyes & lungs.

 

Jessie looking very redneck in Jimmy P’s jacket & bandana. 

Jessie & Max’s Wisconsin Reception December 15, 2008

The Saturday after everyone got back from St. Croix it was time for Jessie & Max’s wedding reception in Wisconsin.

 

 

 

 

 

mmmm, cupcakes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Someone chalked my nose so Lynsie chalked hers also so I wasn’t the only freak.

 

Jessie gave Caitlin a personalized harmonica for her bridesmaid gift.

 

 

 

 

We won! But only because the guys knocked in the 8 ball.

 

 

 

hahahaha!