Day 354 - Monday, December 20, 2010 – We celebrated FIFTEEN! with the family and Jordyn's boyfriend. We ate at Papa John's in Rochester and drove through the Rochester lights.
Day 347 - Monday, December 13, 2010 – Happy Birthday to me! Jordyn made me a cake. Liam made me a Lego creation. And Owen made me a card out of pink construction paper and stickers. I am so loved!
Day 343 - Thursday, December 9, 2010 – Lunching with my ladies to celebrate Christmas and the December birthdays of the two old hens in the group (Andrea and me....Andrea is older, btw!!) We were all showered with gifts. What a fun afternoon!
Day 328 - Wednesday, November 24, 2010 – The West side wives and I pose by the fireplace after dinner on the biggest bar night of the year. Tricia Schetz, Nikki Wesorick, and Maura Lamoreaux.
Day 314 - Wednesday, November 10, 2010 – Self portrait in my work attire while in my office. I love it when work attire = husband's comfy cast off college sweatshirt, frayed collar and all.
Day 313 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 – Tonight I hosted a fabulous party with a company called Thirty-One (personalized/embroidered purses, bags, totes, etc.). It's been AGES since I've hosted an in-home sales party. The mix of friends was outstanding and the wine was flowing. Since when is it OK to stay up until 2:30 am on a "school" night?!? I don't know, but it was a blast.
Day 301 - Thursday, October 28, 2010 – Tonight we had a very special guest over for dinner. Our dear friend Susan was in town from San Jose, California. Kevin knew Susan and her husband, Sean, in college and they were both a part of our wedding. Every time we see them, the conversation is so comfortable and easy, definitely some of our favorite people in the world.
Day 299 - Tuesday, October 26, 2010 – Tonight Amy and I went to a thirty-one party at Kim's house then we came back to Amy's house and chillaxed with some wine and good conversation. I might have shed a tear or two, but that's what girlfriends are for.
Day 276 - Sunday, October 3, 2010 – I did a lot of decorating this weekend. It's amazing how happy I feel after sprucing up our home. The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table.
Day 268 - Saturday, September 25, 2010 – We have been having a blast at Liam's football games this season. His team is undefeated and the parents have really come together as a family. This is me with some of the moms at the Raisches' bonfire and corn roast after their game today. Good times.
Day 265 - Wednesday, September 22, 2010 – Such an amazing support network. I invited these Hott Chicks over for drinks tonight. First, I postponed the start time. Then I showed up late. They brought their own wine and appetizers. And they still love me. I was a terrible hostess tonight. I'll make it up to them later.
Day 236 - Tuesday, August 24, 2010 – I like working from home better than going into the office, but at least I have cute shoes and a fun ruffled dress to wear on the days I have to get dressed up. Clothes and accessories are like my spoon full of sugar.
Day 233 - Saturday, August 21, 2010 – The Petoskey's hosted the second annual Hotties and Hubbies BBQ tonight. Wonderful food, fabulous friends, great weather. These are the nights that make me complete and content.
Day 226 - Saturday, August 14, 2010 – My name is KIIIIIIIID ROOOOOOOCK! Who cares if I was Denise and Lisa's third or fourth choice to join them with an extra KR ticket in the pavilion at the Knob? Not me, coach, put me in the game! I've been on the bench a loooong time!! From the thousand compliments on my kick ass shoes, to the random dude who let me use his extra fourth row ticket for the second half of the concert, to the dancing and laughs with my gorgeous girls...before the show and after, it was a fabulous and much needed girls night out.
Day 216 - Wednesday, August 4, 2010 – The Football Mom's Clinic at the high school gave us a glimpse of what our sons go through at practice. It was fun doing the drills and seeing the legendary Bud Rowley up close an personal (he's in the golf cart in the background).
Day 210 - Thursday, July 29, 2010 – Bar Louie with Amy, Kim, Tina, and Karen. Great fun, great friends, great food, great wine, great conversation, great secrets revealed.
Day 209 - Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Dinner at Toby Keith's I love this Bar & Grill was so much fun. Watched Curtis ride the mechanical bull and got to spend time with lots of family including Aunt Erma, Aunt Doris, Aunt Thelma, and Uncle Bob.