Category Archives: Friends: Family.

"Sure, get off the bus at MY house!"

This is a line I once uttered to my friend Lauren when our bus driver forgot her bus stop (AGAIN!) and I decided she could make it to gymnastics if she got off at my house and my mom dropped … Continue reading

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Lilith 2010…

3 o’clock. hot. hot hot. sunglasses. so hot you can’t stand in the sun. tampon tent, lily pad. friends, family. picking up where you left off. hugs all around. moist towel, rewetting. water, popcorn, pistachios, snacks. laughing so hard i might … Continue reading

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We celebrate our Independence Day

Jennie and Corelyn off to Wardrobe Change # 2. Question: How many men does it take to light a fire? Answer: 8 – 6 men, 2 men-fire-dancers-with-gasoline.

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The fourth of July is…

clouds at six forty five. no fire pits open. A Christmas Miracle: a fire pit on the often-forgotten RV side of the park. 7:10 and on the beach, emailing. still cloudy. gluten-free granola and yogurt. on the blanket. under the … Continue reading

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Shout out: repost to my ladies.

This video came across my mind yesterday, and I wanted to repost/share again. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_4qwVLqt9Q&feature=player_embedded]

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She paints me blue, she's a red star.

The conversation went like this: “I really want a new iPod.” “But you have an iPhone.” “But I don’t want to drain my battery all the time.” “Well get one.” “I want an iPod shuffle.” “So get one.” “I want … Continue reading

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This is why you have neighbors you like, carry NatGeo in your purse: alternatively, I love AAA

Once, I was home for a break (summer of ’05, as I recall it) and I was driving the car to Ann Arbor to see some friends. This ended like it usually did: with my trust Volvo breaking down and … Continue reading

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Dillon Wedding: Ceremony photos

Some photos from the ceremony: We are all crying. Luckily, my dress had pockets to store tissues in!

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Please excuse this slight delay…

As a bridesmaid, I did most of the things I was supposed to do: cracked jokes at the rehearsal, hugged everyone like I knew them, got my hair done at 7 am, held it together with 41 bobby pins, practiced … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, to my fave guy

In other news, it’s Jeff’s birthday today!! He’s twenty six, and for a week, he’s three years older than me. (Until I turn twenty four, next Wednesday.) Jeff’s my favorite guy, and I am happy it’s his birthday so I … Continue reading

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