HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITTY

Last night I finally got to celebrate Brittany's birthday with her, even though it was weeks ago! We met up in Roseville and ate out at the Good Earth! That place is delicious and has a nice atmosphere. We gabbed and caught up on recent life happenings, and then went to the little trailish/parkish area for some photo fun.

We also sat down and talked some business. Britty has been accepted to go to Ukraine next fall, 2009. I'll be designing her bookmark, letter, and anything else she needs. I'm looking forward to it!

We met up with Maren at Turnstyle around 8:30 and looked around the store, then went to get some dessert at Baker's Square. (I had the cheesecake!)

Thanks for the fun time, Brit!

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CATCHING UP

Speaking of deep and encouraging relationships, lastnight Maren and I got together with our friend from college, RiAnna. I honestly hadn't seen her since May of 2007, and that was even brief. It felt so good just to see each other and catch up. It's neat that we can just pick off where we left a year ago. We also took some fun photos!

HAND WRITTEN LETTERS


It's been a bit too long since I last blogged, so here it goes. I've been thinking a lot lately about friends and my relationships with them. I'm honestly blessed to have such a wonderful group of amazing friends. I wish I had more time to spend with each one, but there really isn't enough time to do that, between working, eating, sleeping, etc.

This year I've been seeing my relatives more than in the past, which is really nice and something I've been hoping for awhile. I've also met some really great new friends this year.

I guess I would like to be more intentional in how I spend my time, I'd like to see and talk to friends more often. Facebook just doesn't cut it. I'm going to start writing hand written letters again, too. Seriously, I've had some of the best, deepest, most encouraging relationships through letters & notes. (I think I have about 300 from Katie!)

So, here's to Hand Written Letters & Friendships!

800 MILES, 4 STATES, 1 WEDDING, 1 ARTSFEST in 4 DAYS

That's right. We drove about 800 miles, were in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska all in a 4 day period. Let me give you the play by play.

Friday

After work we left the cities and hit some not so great weather on the drive to Brookings that evening. The skies were for the most part clear the whole way, until about mid-point we ran into some freaky looking clouds that were very low to the ground, we drove under them as they made a giant arch in the sky. Then it downpoured, but only for about ten minutes!

Saturday


We slept over at the Watkins, and got up early on saturday to go to the Brookings Art Festival. It was alot of fun, there were many vendors, craft, art, food, games, etc.

Another fun thing we did, was jump on Tyler's trampoline! We definately got our workouts in for the weekend!

Sunday

After lunch on sunday we drove from Brookings to Omaha, Nebraska for Megan & Luke Pettipoole's wedding. It was a gorgeous wedding!


Not only did we get to see them get married, but also visit with friends from far away! It was a blast to see Katie, Erin & Wayde, Stevie, and Amy & Tyler.


The evening ended with dancing and the Envy Corps playing. We crashed at Megan's and drove home monday morning.

Independence Day, 2008

July 4th was relaxing, maybe too relaxing. Doug and I were bored and antsy for the day to start. Kate came over around 4pm and we made hamburgers and had a nice dinner. We hung around, watched a movie until 7ish. We took off, headed for Excelsior with some friends, Ryan, Molly, and Phil.
We found a nice spot to watch the fireworks around 8, and just hung around until they started. We even got some delicious ice cream at Licks Unlimited! Yum!

The fireworks were pretty neat, I'm glad we went!

EARLY MORNINGS

So, I'm turning into my mom. As the months progress I keep getting up earlier and earlier, and the thing is, it keeps getting easier. Even on saturdays. Adam called me at 5:40 this morning (by accident) , but I heard my phone because I was sort of awake already. Of course I didn't actually get up until 6:15, but still.

Here is a photo I took this morning of my cute, noisy, meowy kittie.


And here's me.