Cherry Land

Last weekend we took a roaptrip to lovely Traverse City. Due to receiving two nights as a wedding gift we stayed at the Grand Traverse Resort - thanks again Tri-County Citizen. We did a lot of sight seeing. We did the lighthouse thing and visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes. We visited all the cutesy shops downtown. We even fit in a visit to my Great Aunt Catherine's 100 year old birthday party. Overall, a nice weekend with nice weather.

Old Mission Lighthouse

Ryan running ahead of me at Sleeping Bear Dunes
because he was annoying with my lack of cardio health.

Me - exhausted.

Beautiful Lake Michigan

Tag!

Ok, ok. I get it. I will give in and do my assigned duties. I was tagged via email but will post on my blog for all to read. In the past, I have been called out for not completing these things (Carol), so fine - here goes...


Answer each with only one word:

1. Where is your cell phone? Office
2. Significant other? Wonderful
3. Your hair? Messy
4. Your mother? Loving
5. Your father? Hopeful
6. Your favorite thing? Husband
7. Your dream last night? Hospital
8. Your favorite drink? Juice
9. Your dream/goal? Boutique
10. The room you’re in? Office
11. Your hobby? Creating
12. Your fear? Loss
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Successful
14. Where were you last night? Home
15. What you’re not? Pessimistic
16. Muffins? Blueberry
17. One of your wish list items? Wheel
18. Where you grew up? Beaverton
19. The last thing you did? email
20. What are you wearing? Cardigan
21. Your TV? Black
22. Your pets? Two
23. Your computer? Mac
24. Your life? Busy
25. Your mood? Tired
26. Missing someone? No
27. Your car? Versa
28. Something you’re not wearing? Socks
29. Favorite store? PotteryBarn
30. Your summer? Relaxing
31. Like someone? Ryan
32. Your favorite color? Pink
33. When is the last time you laughed? Today
34. Last time you cried? Week
35. Who will blog this? Carol

Quote of the Day

"Innovation is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible."

Under Construction

I haven't posted an update on our renovations in quite some time. So. I thought I would share...

This was a two weekends ago when we had two gaping holes in the front of our house for most of the day while Ron (Ryan's dad), Jim and Ryan replaced the window and door.
A little fresh air does everyone some good.

The new window and door in place.

This is where we are today. The drywall is up and just needs a little sanding. I hope to prime and paint this week.

"Can't you see I'm working here?!"

Giddy-Up

So, I was walking past Express for about the sixth time today, at my usual high pace, when out of the corner of my eye I saw a jungle-like blur. "What is that?!!" We all know how annoying it is trying to navigate through the mall crowd when someone stops suddenly in front of you as if they just saw corset-wearing Sasquash in Victoria's Secret. In the middle of the Friday afternoon mall traffic, I practically fell off my heels as I screached to a roaring halt and gazed through the store-front window. I couldn't believe what I was seeing - LEOPARD PRINT STIRRUP PANTS! I like Express. I do. Lately the have been sportin' the high waisted pants and skirts and skinny jeans, but I am willing to overlook it. As long as they don't discontinue their Editor pants, I'm fine. But, this has to be a joke. Please Express, tell me you are kidding. Please....

Let's think about this for a moment.

PRO's
- Stirrup helps leggings not ride up your calves – suspenders for the ankles, if you will.
- You’re always ready to rock the side ponytail, oversized sweater and big hoop earrings


CON's
- Nightmares of elementary school
- As with skinny jeans, I must wonder: Who actually looks good in these?
- Stirrup pants almost always come with a high waist.


Cowboys need stirrups. Stretch pants do not. For that matter, do women ever need to wear stretch pants in public? Please stop the 80's fashion revival. These pants were not classic then, and they are not any more classic now. They really are just foolish.

Bloggy Anonymous

It has been 10 days since my last blog...

Yet another Internet Superstar!

We have yet another world-wide web appearance by a member of our family! Ron (Ryan's dad) along with his doggies, Sam and Gunner, have popped up on the pages of the Genesee Sportsman's Club. Please click on the following link and it is the first photo.

http://www.geneseesportsmansclub.com/Club_Photo_s.php

WARNING: Pheasants were definitely injured in the production of this photo.