Carolina Beach Camping

We took a short trip with our Young Believer's group at Church and left Saturday afternoon and came back Sunday afternoon. We camped on the beach so you need 4wd to get out there. We left our car at church and everyone piled into the vehicles. Jon and I got to ride down in a jeep! I suggest though that if you are in flip flops and a skirt you should not jump down without assistance. My knee still hurts from the landing.

We arrived and got everyone out on the beach with 2 trucks and a jeep. Apparently I was the only one that had set up a tent before and helped set up the 6 tents we had all brought. Jon and I got all of our stuff ready so all we had to do was roll in the tent and go to sleep. We all had fun talking, playing volleyball, and playing in the water. We had pizza until one of the guys arrived with firewood and then we roasted hot dogs and smores. Yummy! Some people went to bed early and some slept part of the night outside. I woke up around 6 and realized it was raining. It had started around 3 according to the few who were sleeping outside. We were told around 9 that we were not in the camping area and that we had to pack up. It was pouring so we raced to get packed up and get everything back to the van in a parking lot. Of course as soon as we finished the rain stopped. We decided to stay for an hour and play on the beach. Half the people were still in pajama's and only a few had a bathing suit on. We made it work though. We hit the road stopped for food and got home in time for Jon and I to go to the gym.

Carnival of Madness Concert

We set a temperature record with 102 on the day we decided it would be a great idea to see 5 bands play in downtown Raleigh. We saw 10years, Sevendust, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, and Shinedown. We actually arrived after 10years was done playing but we saw the rest. It took an hour to get a beer or water. The lines were ridiculous. Sweat was pouring off everyone and everyone was miserable. We still had a great time and we really started enjoying the night when the sun started to go down. Shinedown was amazing and it was cool to hear them play Simple Man live.

Get it done

This weekend we enjoyed Saturday wiht no plans and did absolutely nothing all day but cook stuff from the pantry and freezer so we can clean everything out and restock soon.

I cleaned out the pantry and fridge this week.

I cleaned everything out of our master closet that we don't wear. 3 bags of clothes. The big black HUGE bags full of clothes.

I think I might have pulled a muscle in my back yesterday though lifting the spare bed upstairs. I have the same pinching pain as when Stoli pulled my muscle.

I started putting our new spare bed together and so far it looks great!

Fun weekend

Jon and I at Top of the Hill


Jon and his mom



Jon walking on the moon

Jon's mom came to visit this weekend. It feels like forever since she has been here.

Friday- I got home from work around 7ish and we headed to one of the mexican restaurants that we frequent. After we were so full we rolled out and went home. Jon brought home a monopoly card game and taught us how to play. Well he told us a few things and left out a few things so he could win. We played 4 games and we all won a game and I won 2.

Saturday- We all talked about not being able to sleep in in forever so that was the plan. Jon and I got up around 11 and Jon's mom got up around 12. Sleeping in was great. We lounged and slowly got ready and then we headed to Chapel Hill. Even though Jon and I have lived in Raleigh for a few years now we have never really ventured into Chapel Hill. We walked and walked and walked. We ate at Spanky's restaurant for lunch and it was sooo good. Jon had bbq, I had a steak sandwich that was very similar to a real Philly Cheesesteak, and Mary had a salad. We walked in and out of shops and I got a pair of earrings. We stopped at a place called Sugarland that had beautiful cakes and the most delicious gelato. Jon had banana and Mary and I had Tiramisu. Yummy! We then walked around some more and found the arboretum on the campus. As we were walking I was being eaten alive by mosquitos. We checked the time and hurried to the Planetarium. They were showing a selection on the sun. I have not been to a planetarium in years so it was cool to see. I wish they had shown more of the stars at the end though.

We ended the night at Top of the Hill restaurant where we all shared appetizers. They were all good. Once home we all got ready for bed so we could wake up early for church.

Sunday- We woke up and made it just in time for first service. We then headed to Ruby Tuesday's for their sunday brunch. We sat next to the rudest couple complaining about the coffee. At one point we all laughed out loud at how ridiculous they were being. We then headed to Best Buy to pick up my new baby. For our anniversary I got a new Canon Rebel T1i. We ventured home and watched two movies. One movie I picked and one Jon picked. My movie won out for being the better movie. Jon's was so bad I started playing with my camera and Mary had to leave the room. After eating all weekend we heated up our leftovers and watched some dvr.

We had a great weekend!

4th of July

Our last night


Jon and my dad



This is Bucky.





Me and my mama

Jon tubing

Once again we traveled to my parent's boat for the weekend. We were able to leave mid day on Friday and we stayed until Monday afternoon.

We spent one night outside, one night in my parents boat and one night in a friends boat. The first night the weather was great but then it was super hot and humid and we were thankful to have the a/c.

Friday we arrived just in time for dinner. My dad made reservations and there was 21 of us! He wanted to make sure I had my quesadilla's. They had a band playing calle Grove Point. They were awesome and very good looking. My mom even got to sing with them while we were all dancing. Jon and I didn't want to leave but we went with the group to see the other band across the marina. They were good but Jon and I were tired from traveling so we went to bed early.

Saturday Jon was invited to go tubing so I stayed with my parents. We walked and talked and eventually went to the pool. A combination of things led me to miss the fireworks.

Sunday there was a water main break in the street so they told us they would have to shut off the water. I rushed to take a shower and then Jon and I rested in the a/c while my parents were out. Jon got ready and went tubing again. I went with my parents and friends to Waterman's day. It was super hot and we were all miserable. We had french fries watched a few boats and took off for the pool again. After the pool we got ready and headed to the annual picnic. Super yummy food and a lot of fun socializing. We all took showers after the picnic and got ready to go out for more dancing. One of my moms favorite bands were playing and we danced and danced. We started heading back to the docks and Jon and I decided we would stay on a friends boat so we would not wake up when the sun came up and so we could enjoy more a/c.

Monday we woke up to Bucky hopping into bed with us. Bucky is half golden retriever half miniature pony. We got ready for the day and packed up our stuff. It was too hot to even talk and although we all wanted to spend time together it was too hot to do anything. We decided on the pool. The water was very refreshing and we were all happily cooled down. We had left overs from the picnic and got ready to go.

On our way home we stopped at a winery and even got to taste fresh olive oil. We also stopped at a good bbq restaurant. It was different to take a leisurely drive. I drove until dinner time and Jon drove the rest of the way while I napped in the car.

Charlotte

I baby-sat two of my favorite kids on Friday night that I haven't seen since I think before Thanksgiving. It was great to see them again. Instead of leaving from Raleigh this meant I was leaving from Youngsville.

I was up early and left shortly after the girls woke up. I arrived in Charlotte just in time for lunch and it was a good thing because I was starving. Cameron asked me where I wanted to go and in my search for penguin items I had found that Charlotte has a place called The Penguin Drive-in There was a wait to get in. It gets great reviews. I wanted to go just because it had penguin in the name. The food was great. I had a penguin patty melt and we shared fried pickles. It is the first diner that I have ever been to that served alcohol. After the week I had I decided to give something a try...Sex in the Penguin. It was yummy!

We then shopped till we dropped and finished the day with a pedicure. Lunch was so filling we weren't really in the mood for dinner but a few hours later we met up with Cameron's husband and friend and went to On the Border for dessert. We ended up getting appetizers instead and were too full for dessert. The night ended watching you tube videos and talking some more. You should look on you tube for Jacks films and Glozell. Hilarious. Watch the wtf blanket first.

Sunday we woke up and headed to Ruby Tuesday's for their 4 course brunch. Jon and I have been wanting to try it but just haven't made it there yet. Cameron and I are basically twins and we got the same thing. Steak and eggs. It started with the best sweet biscuits then a oatmeal parfait with fruit sauce, and followed by dessert which we both chose cheesecake with blackberry sauce. It was so yummy and I was so full I may never eat again.

Cameron took me to The Owl's Eye Winery next. We tried 8 wines I think and there were only 2 that weren't high on my list. I ended up buying a bottle of Niagra and Tweyelight. The Tweyelight had a cool bottle and the label is blue. It is a blend of Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc. For a person that is not a big fan of Chardonnay or Pinot I absolutely loved their wine. I have to go back and buy more the next time I am in Charlotte or try and see if they sell it here. Don't they have the coolest logo?

Cameron has one less pet than we do and they are no less cuter. I got to meet Wolfwood, Jewel, Knight, and Neko. If Cameron wouldn't of killed me or Jon divorced me I would have taken all of them home with me. I used to pet-sit for a greyhound and I forgot how much I liked them. They are sweet, soft, and gentle giants. Wolfwood approved of me also. He didn't bark at me except for when I entered and he didn't get too excited and pee on me. He even got close for a few pets on the head.

Jewel and Knight taking a break on the couchNeko testing out my new picnic blanket I got at Bed, Bath, and Beyond

It was a fun trip and a big thanks to Cameron and her husband for having me. :-)

Let's get together

and feeeeeel alright...

okay what happened to summer and why is it already planned to the last second?

This weekend...well today I get to see my kids I have not seen since November? and baby-sit them.

Saturday I leave for Charlotte to see my friend Cameron and meet her husband Brandon. I am super excited!!!! I have never been to Charlotte and it is on my 101 in 1001 list too. Cameron is an amazing cook and I look forward to good times.

Next weekend we are headed back to my parent's boat! woo hoo! for 4th of July. I went last year and Jon is coming this year. Thank you to my friend Bobbie and her husband David for agreeing to take care of the zoo while we are gone. :-) I think we will be making this a family tradition perhaps? I am really looking forward to it because I will also be celebrating a year at my job and I will possibly have some extra time off that week to relax and not clean the house.

The following weekend Jon's mom is coming. I am also super excited about this because it feels like it has been forever since she was last here.

The weekend after that our yb group at church is going to Wet N' Wild at Emerald Point in Greensboro. Hopefully we will have fun yes?

The weekend after that I believe we have a concert?

August we have a beach trip for the weekend with our yb group. We have our week trip to Asheville!!!! for our annivesary trip. That week I also start my insane 4 classes for school!

We also have a concert in August.

Again I will ask what happened to my summer?