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.