*Poof* Where did it go?

Seriously?  Where did July go?  Is it really gone? I was a very busy bee this month.  Very busy.  Not a single weekend did I spend at home.  The excitement! 

I managed to take a bunch of pictures...let's see if I got all ten on the list. 

I covered these in my last post...

Family reunions

Watermelon ready to serve
Fourth of July celebrations
• Firework displays large and small

Three down, seven to go! 

 

Camping activities

The boyfriend and I went camping with his family.  It was a great weekend!  The weather was super hot (100*+) so we stayed as still as possible.  Unless of course the banana boat song was playing.  Banana boat = blended goodness!  And we snuck onto the beach at night for some pictures! 

Fun in the sun
• Sunbathing

The family went on vacation to a little lake in the Berkshire Mountains.  We caught some rays and relaxed a bit. 

The hammocks were used quite a bit.  I think hammocks are just brilliant ideas.  It's very possible that I might need to introduce a hammock into my yard. 

• Pool time

Missy and Chris got married in Cancun, Mexico.  Which meant a beautiful resort with a fabulous pool.  And a fantastic party.  It was truly a great get-away! 

And the pool is so quiet and serene at 7 in the morning and the sky is so blue. 

Missy and Chris chose a poolside reception.  It was a beautiful ocean side ceremony and the reception did not disappoint. 

 

Now we are talking Mexico...in July.  Yes, you guessed it, that means...hot.  Well the poolside reception took a natural turn.  (guests + wedded bliss + tequila + pool = POOL PARTY) 

 

• People boating

Along with spending a lot of quality time in the hammock the family spent a lot of quality time on the lake. 

I took the kayak out for a spin and a giant storm cloud came in.  Mom made us get out of the lake.  Good thing too cause a giant thunderstorm rolled in shortly after. 

The next day dad and I took a spin in the sailboat that was at the house.  It was great fun and look me a minute to get back in the groove.  That was my first time sailing since I was about 14!  Makes me miss being on the water regularly. 

Farm fields (I'm afraid I failed at this one...and I was in OHIO.  WHOOPS!)
A concert in the park (nope, but I'll be going to Shakespeare in the Park later this month!)
Girls playing Hula-hoop (afraid not)
Ice-cream or snow cones (there was lots of ice cream...sadly no pictures of it)
A boy holding a worm, frog or bug (nope...not at all)

sooooooooooooo the score is Kate 5, Photo List 5.  Let's see if I can do better this month. But I did get some bonus points on that last one!  Lots of fun in the sun was had in July!!

How was your July?  Did you do anything picture worthy? 

And You Want to Take My Picture

Anyone else remember that song?  Circa 1999?  Anyone?  

*crickets*

ok, well now that we've established yet another musical moment of madness I'll proceed with sharing some Can't Miss Photos with you!

I spent the Fourth of July celebrating and bumming around with the boyfriend and his peeps.  It was great spending lots of quality time.  We even got to play with sparklers and fireworks on the weekend! 

and this is checking off the Fourth of July celebrations (fireworks large or small) off our Can't Miss List! 

and to knock off two more (cause I'm that good) I was in Ohio this past weekend for my cousin's wedding.  

mawwied

but before that there was a rehearsal dinner.  

Photo by Old Guy Bee

and there is the "Family Reunion" shot.  Now clearly as I'm in the photo I didn't take it, but since my father did (and I'm giving him the credit) it's close enough.  

and before that there was lots of preparations and good food and family time. 

mmmmm watermelon, fresh and ready to serve!

More adventures are coming soon.  I'm in the middle of a whirlwind few weeks including two weddings and six airports!  Hope you're having a wonderful July blogland!

A New Challenge!

I was cruising around Pinterest (if you haven't checked out this site, do it, it's quite neat) and I stumbled across a pin of this list...a list of 10 Can't Miss Photos to Take Each Month. 

It seems like they meant it to go in a scrapbook or some such nonsense.  I'm going to aim for all ten each month.  Since this Friday is the start of July that seems like a great time to start so be prepared for some "Can't Miss Photo" posts! 

Here is the List for July!

Farm fields
Family reunions
Camping activities
Fun in the sun
• Water fights
• Sunbathing
• Pool time
• People boating
• Swimming lessons
A concert in the park
Girls playing Hula-hoop
Ice-cream or snow cones
Watermelon ready to serve
Fourth of July celebrations
• Firework displays large and small
• Parades

• People wearing red, white and blue

• Flags flying
• Military personnel in full regalia
A boy holding a worm, frog or bug

Oooooo super challenge would be to get all the additional bullet photos as well!

Weekend Wackiness

See I promised I'd update more!  

So after that crazy spring how on earth can there be more???  Well guess what.  There's more!

This past weekend had all kinds of wackiness planned.  

First there was a picnic with the boyfriend's Masonic Lodge.  

It was great to hang out and relax with his friends and family.  We've been running here and there so often lately that it was good to sit for a minute.  

Course being me, I didn't get to sit for long.  I had to pop in the car and go directly to a bachelorette party for my friend Missy.  Do not pass go, do not collect $200.  

And shenanigans ensued.  

me n the bride lady!

 Missy is getting married in Cancun, Mexico in a few short weeks...and you can see she's already working on her base tan...and I am not.  

We danced the night away at the casino.  We rock the party that rocks the party.  

So what were you up to this weekend? 

Oh hey I have a blog...

*facepalm*

anyone still out there?  so hey, I turned 30 and dropped off the face of the blog-world.   many apologies.

It's been quite the spring so far...and tomorrow is the beginning of summer *phew* where has the spring gone????  (prepare yourself for the longest update evaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)

it started with us walking for a cure to MS

One Small Step for Mom

then some shenanigans with the boyfriend's fraternity

it was their annual alumni softball game.  they all had fun.  (can you tell?)

do these pics really need captions...I feel that "shenanigans" kinda covers it :op

then there was a bachelorette party

then I turned 30!  (but you've already heard about that)

then Meg turned 30!

then there was a recital 

yep.  dancin Irish style again.

then Lauren and Jose got married

the ladies!

then the Irish invaded Cape Cod

Kevin loves the beach

since it's the rugby world cup this year there is a nice long break between the end of the season and the beginning of training camp.  luckily that means the whole family gets to visit the States.  they rented a lovely house on the Cape for a week and I drove out there to visit and meet my little Irish nephew!

proud Dad and Mum

sunset walks on the beach...awwwwww

and since the boyfriend is kinda awesome he drove out too.  he spent the week with the National Guard then road-tripped to the Cape for a walk on the beach. 

then the Irish invaded a local pub

since Kimmi and Mike are visiting from Ireland and so many people love them (and wanted to meet wee Kevin) it made a lot of sense to gather everyone in one place for an evening.  the owner of the pub was so very happy we chose his establishment...the Irish are good for business haha.

then Jenny and Frank got married

the boyfriend and I roadtripped to Buffalo, NY for my cousin Jenny's wedding.  8 hours in a car there and back and we still like each other.  :o)  we arrived at 5 am on Saturday, slept about six hours, got showered and changed and went to the wedding. 

cocktails and cousins!

he's so suave my man

soooooooooooooo that's kinda what I've been up to...not a lot goin on right?  what were you up to this spring?  any big plans for summer???  (I have lots of plans, and I will update more often!!!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

The boyfriend totally spoiled me.  :o)  Hope you all have as happy a day as I am!!!

30x30: Part 9

Less than a week to flirty 30!  FIVE MORE DAYS!!!!

That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.

I had a fantastic childhood.  I thank my parents for letting me flourish and grow.  I also thank my parents for being parents.  They knew when to say no and when to send me to my room.  I believe I am better able to be an adult because I was first allowed to be a child. 

What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love.

I believe it's hard to know exactly what, but I do know to what lengths. 

That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long.

Well I might not have learned to floss every day, but I do more and more as I get older.  As for the rest...I've lost more than one wonderful person in my life to cancers and other side effects related to smoking I would prefer not to lose anyone else this way.  It is a long and painful process.  

Who you can trust, who you can’t and why you shouldn’t take it personally.

I'm a very trusting person, but over time I've learned to be cautious with my trust.  I'll still always give someone the benefit of the doubt, but I'll ask more questions than I used to.  I only take it personally when someone I should be able to trust proves themselves to be untrustworthy.  

Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.

I only apologize when it's warranted.  Generally when somethings not my fault it doesn't warrant me apologizing for it.  ☺

And just in case you missed it... 

30 x 30

Part 1 

Part 2

Part 3 

Part 4 

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8