july 4th

I've never really been one to have things planned for the fourth of July but since last year when Deren proposed on the 4th it has taken a slightly different turn.


Meghan Bleyl and I spontaneously decided we wanted to camp for the fourth so we decided to find a place in central Iowa to gather some people together. When we first starting looking for a campsite they weren't available or first come, first serve (too risky). LUCKILY Deren kept checking the website and he found one! So Saylorville Lake, Bob Shetler campgrounds here we come :) So excited to see friends, grill out, swim, canoe (maybe), fish (maybe), drink and enjoy the fourth!!

Simple Plan

Father's day weekend was a lot of fun! We ended up missing out on the family BBQ on Sunday because the plans weren't 100% so we only got to visit with Deren's grandparents and Uncle. We got to go for our first bike ride of the summer though (I know it took us a long time!) around Crapo Park. Crapo is pronouned Cray-Po....haha Crapo. We were able to have a bonfire and BBQ and then on Sunday before we left we hit up an art fair in a local town near by and Deb (Deren's mom) ran into EVERYONE from her past so I was able to get caught up with Deren's 2nd grade teacher. So weird!

On a whim I decided to make a scrapbook. And by whim I mean annoyance that all of our wedding odds and ends are just sitting around the house. So I'm making one about our engagement, wedding and honeymoon. Knowing me, I probably won't finish it but here's hoping. Maybe Meghan can bring her scrapbook suitcase to the rescue and finish it for me! Meghan?

Speaking of Meghan we got it in our heads that we're going camping for the fourth of July. Our procastination personalities put us a week and half for planning. We're going to try to hit up Saylorville/Big Creek and see if we can get a campsite or two. If you want to try this oh so not set in stone camping trip let me know! Should be a good time :)

On a sadder note, my dad called on Monday and said they made an appointment to put my dog, Charlie, to sleep. It was last night at 7:30. Poor puppy...I feel bad for my dad too, he lost his walking buddy and napping buddy! I wish my parents would get another dog but they do not want another dog in their house and plus, no dog can replace Chuck! RIP buddy!

cha cha cha changes

Big things are happening in our life! Just kidding. Not so big. But changes and I for a person who doesn't handle change well I think I'm doing okay!

This summer Abbey Trimble moved to KC before she heads off to vet school in August. Her parents are originally from here and just recently moved back. Conclusion: I have friends again! We decided we needed to pick up a hobby or something. Naturally swimming it was. We try to get in an hour of swimming 3 - 4 mornings a week. I've become obsessed and the days when Abbey had to work at 6 am and we couldn't swim were torture for me. Luckily she just got a new job and we'll probably have more free mornings before she and I both have to get into work. Oh yeah, and I also signed up for a kickboxing class on Monday and Wednesday nights. Should be interesting! ha.

There is big news in my family and I wasn't the last to hear. In order to keep this a secret for the time being (which is so so hard for me) I'm not going to mention anymore.* If you must know please inquire within.

*Okay, I hate when people do crap like that, I'm sorry. I just needed some blogging material!

My brother's annual golf outing is coming up - I just recently got the email reminder to RSVP. Third Annual EVS Memorial Golf Outing - September 5, 2009. Click Here for the website! My brother was a fantastic man and it is always fun to get together with everyone who knew and loved Eric each year. Never fails to be a fabulous time!! Invitation is open to all :)

Lastly, Deren and I are headed to West Point for Father's day this weekend. God forbid we stay put for a weekend! I hope everyone has a wonderful father's day weekend. GO DADS!!

[retail] Therapy

I was enjoying my 3 - 5 lineup of Dr. Phil and Oprah when my doorbell rang. It was the UPS man delivering a belated wedding gift from my 'Auntie' Candy. Candy and my mom grew up together and are practically sisters. She gave us some awesome stuff from pampered chef and then at the bottom was a bag full of clothes. See, Candy works for her own clothing line so all the shirts that...'don't make it' usually got sent to my mom and me. I haven't had free clothes from her in a long time! It was SO RAD to get to that plastic bag at the bottom!!! Usually it's about 50/50 with the clothes she sends but today I fit into and could use at least 6 of the 8 shirts. SO PUMPED!! Too bad I went to target today too and bought new clothes. Oh well...with the way my summer is turning out (down a job, down a class and down a dog) I deserve some [free] retail therapy!!

So pumped for the weekend. We're heading to First Friday in Kansas City possibly with our friend, Alex. First Friday is when artists and business owners showcase local artists' work. It should be a cool Friday night. I'm sure we'll spend a lot of the weekend at the pool too :)

back to square 1

We have been getting back into the swing of things in KC - back to work, school, drivers that don't use turn signals, etc. Unfortunately when I went into work today at the daycare I was informed it's just too slow right now for them and I've been put on 'sub' status. AKA I don't have a part-time job there anymore. So I came home and sulked for a few hours then hit the job boards online. I hate being back at this point! Resumes, interviews, blah blah. I just want to be finished with school and in a full time career. Maybe things will turn around sooner than later and they'll want me back?! HA. Stupid economy.

Other than that bump in the road life is good and busy (minus a job). Three classes and a part time job isn't too shabby. Maybe I can just catch up on some pool and summer reading time! Oh yeah, and doing things around the house like laundry, cooking an cleaning. PSYCH! I'm so not that girl. Too bad for Deren but I think he knew that going into it!

Welp, happy hump day and for all of you who have a full time job - :-P