Since I'm still not quite ready to blog-out something that's been going on... and this week has just been hectic, I'm finally getting around to blogging about the last weekend... just in time for the next weekend!
On Friday day I had a lovely eye doctor appointment. I don't really love going there, but it's one of the easier doctor appointments. I just hate the part where they puff crap into your eyes. I always anticipate it coming and really have to try to keep my eye open... he had to do it two times for each eye b/c I was so bad at it.
The rest of Friday I spent a lot of time with my mom... it was really nice catching up with her and doing something.
On Friday night we met up with my cousin's Andy and Dave and went to Hotshots. We had a good ol time... drinking beers (ok, I had a pitcher of Lime-A-Rita) and playing songs on the jukebox.
On Saturday we hung around most of the day and then went over to my dad's house for dinner. My step-sister Adriane was in town with her husband, Chad, and their kid, Charlie (although he goes to bed super early so didn't see much of him). My other step-sister Rachel was there too as well as my step-brother Connor. We were only missing Keith!
That family - there are 5 kids (me, Keith, Adriane, Rachel and Connor) and I am the only one left in St. Louis! Keith is now in DC, Adriane in Chicago, Rachel in Des Moines, and Connor goes to school in Kirksville and has a summer internship in Kansas City.
I brought a dessert where I cut up strawberries and added blueberries with a little bit of sugar (to Macerate them - mom taught me that word and now I like to use it). Then I bought those shortcakes and whipped cream - it was a lovely summer dessert if I do say so myself)
On Sunday we didn't do much of anything and that was ok... nice to have a bit of a break!
Sorry no pictures this week... but hopefully I'll be better this coming weekend!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Weekend in Review - Father's Day Weekend
This past weekend was Father's Day. There seemed to be a lot going on this past weekend... or shoot the past week even.
Starting on Wednesday after work (not b/c it was my weekend but that's where I want to start) my mom and I went out to visit my grandma and aunt. It was a quick visit, but very nice. I always like to hear them reminisce about the good ole days haha.
On Thursday night after work I was just ready to relax, and that's exactly what I did... well and cleaned my room a bit.
On Friday during the day I had a meeting which my dad went with me. I'll explain more about that in another post in time... after the meeting I went over to Dan's place to kill time before I met up with Susan. We had planned to go to an art class a couple of months back but it got cancelled (without us knowing)... so this was a reschedule for us. We took Larger than Life and it was a painting class where we painted like Georgia O'Keefe... and painted nature up close. We did it at the South Broadway Art Project which I've talked about on here quite a few times. I'm a big fan of this place, but I will say this last go around has been slightly annoying. Their customer service has been a bit lacking. Meaning when the first class got cancelled we never received the email so we got all the way down there and waited only to realize later it wasn't happening. They did give us a free class out of the deal, but it definitely shook my confidence in them.
The class we took was only me and Susan so it gave us a bit of one-on-two attention, which was fun (and strange) but mostly a good thing. Here's how our paintings turned out. I'm pretty happy with both of them!
We had a lot of fun - or I did anyway :)
On Saturday day Dan and I went over to my aunt and uncle's house to celebrate Father's Day with the family (for my grandpa). We had a good time - they had their pool open, but I didn't get it (looked cold!) but my cousin's kids were having fun in there!
Abby told me over the weekend that I was her best friend... how adorable is that?? Ari and Dan are best buds too!
We hung out over at Andy's place after the family celebration. We also took a look at my cousin Dave's new house which is pretty adorable. It did rain a bit Saturday so we played Sour Apples-to-Apples (which just isn't as fun after you've played Cards Against Humanity) and I Never.
On Sunday, which was Father's Day, I took my dad (and step-mom) to the River City Rascals game. Here's Dad posing like a kid...
We also got a Father Daughter picture
We had a pretty nice time at the game. Got to see a lot of runs and we had front row tickets (for $10 haha). It was fun doing an activity instead of just giving a gift and going out to eat. I think we had a good time.
That about wraps up the weekend - I hope everyone else had a pretty awesome weekend too!
Starting on Wednesday after work (not b/c it was my weekend but that's where I want to start) my mom and I went out to visit my grandma and aunt. It was a quick visit, but very nice. I always like to hear them reminisce about the good ole days haha.
On Thursday night after work I was just ready to relax, and that's exactly what I did... well and cleaned my room a bit.
On Friday during the day I had a meeting which my dad went with me. I'll explain more about that in another post in time... after the meeting I went over to Dan's place to kill time before I met up with Susan. We had planned to go to an art class a couple of months back but it got cancelled (without us knowing)... so this was a reschedule for us. We took Larger than Life and it was a painting class where we painted like Georgia O'Keefe... and painted nature up close. We did it at the South Broadway Art Project which I've talked about on here quite a few times. I'm a big fan of this place, but I will say this last go around has been slightly annoying. Their customer service has been a bit lacking. Meaning when the first class got cancelled we never received the email so we got all the way down there and waited only to realize later it wasn't happening. They did give us a free class out of the deal, but it definitely shook my confidence in them.
The class we took was only me and Susan so it gave us a bit of one-on-two attention, which was fun (and strange) but mostly a good thing. Here's how our paintings turned out. I'm pretty happy with both of them!
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| I was going to make you guess which is which - but I'll just tell you - mine is on the left and Susan's is on the right. |
On Saturday day Dan and I went over to my aunt and uncle's house to celebrate Father's Day with the family (for my grandpa). We had a good time - they had their pool open, but I didn't get it (looked cold!) but my cousin's kids were having fun in there!
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| Ari on the left and Abby on the right |
We hung out over at Andy's place after the family celebration. We also took a look at my cousin Dave's new house which is pretty adorable. It did rain a bit Saturday so we played Sour Apples-to-Apples (which just isn't as fun after you've played Cards Against Humanity) and I Never.
On Sunday, which was Father's Day, I took my dad (and step-mom) to the River City Rascals game. Here's Dad posing like a kid...
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| I told him to smile and he said, you don't smile when you're pitching... true to character haha |
We had a pretty nice time at the game. Got to see a lot of runs and we had front row tickets (for $10 haha). It was fun doing an activity instead of just giving a gift and going out to eat. I think we had a good time.
That about wraps up the weekend - I hope everyone else had a pretty awesome weekend too!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Weekend in Review - The Last Two
I got a little behind didn't I?
The last couple of weekends really haven't been that eventful.
May 31-June 2
On May 31st I met up with my friend Susan and had a sort of impromptu girls day. We got pedicures, had lunch at California Pizza Kitchen, and went shopping.
When shopping I got a bunch of things at Old Navy including a discounted $10 maxi dress. Happy with that decision :)
I also got a new purse from Charming Charlie... I was on the look out for a new one and happy with the one I chose.
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That Saturday night Dan and I went over to Andy's house (surprised??) and hate some super tasty barbecue. Ashley made meatloaf burgers and they were so so good. It was a fun, casual night of hanging out.
June 7-9
On Friday night Dan and I went to dinner at his sister's place. The weather has been so nice - it's been great all the time we've been spending outside.
The only other thing of note about the weekend is we went over the Andy's again on Saturday night... we ate grilled food... again.
I also made chili on Sunday...
We need to get back to doing some interesting things!
The last couple of weekends really haven't been that eventful.
May 31-June 2
On May 31st I met up with my friend Susan and had a sort of impromptu girls day. We got pedicures, had lunch at California Pizza Kitchen, and went shopping.
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| still looking good |
When shopping I got a bunch of things at Old Navy including a discounted $10 maxi dress. Happy with that decision :)
I also got a new purse from Charming Charlie... I was on the look out for a new one and happy with the one I chose.
.JPG)
That Saturday night Dan and I went over to Andy's house (surprised??) and hate some super tasty barbecue. Ashley made meatloaf burgers and they were so so good. It was a fun, casual night of hanging out.
June 7-9
On Friday night Dan and I went to dinner at his sister's place. The weather has been so nice - it's been great all the time we've been spending outside.
The only other thing of note about the weekend is we went over the Andy's again on Saturday night... we ate grilled food... again.
I also made chili on Sunday...
We need to get back to doing some interesting things!
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