Family Time

Steve's sister and her family came to visit.

The cousins are 9 and almost 12, so the ages are just perfect for them to get along.

They enjoyed lots and lots of activities during their visit, including:

SeaBreeze

Genesee Country Village & Museum

lol Lisa

SOOOO busy compared to Roseland! 

The cousins slept over and our girls slept over at grandpa and grandma's house too. I'd say they thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

It was busy and it flew by. I had to work during the week, but Steve took the girls each day to make sure everyone got to spend time together. 

Summer Fun - So Far!

I think I mentioned it before. 

We didn't sign the girls up for any sort of camp this year.

They have always done something - whether it be just regular daycare or day camp. 

It wasn't only for them, but for us as well, since we both work full time.

This is the first summer we decided not to sign them up for anything.

A few reasons added to this decision: 1) my mom is now local and has offered to keep them for 1-3 days each week if we need. She loves this and takes them out all the time - it'd be different if she were a grandma that couldn't or wouldn't go place or do things. She got them memberships for The Strong Museum of Play, which is an amazing indoor play space. It's HUGE and wildly popular around here. It's one of the largest and most highly interactive play areas in the nation. You can easily spend half day or full day there.

They usually go there, then get McD's for dinner on the way home.

She has also taken them to the Fish Hatchery at the park near her home, and of course, they all love a good trip to Target. 

2) Steve is home 4 days a week - as usual. So it's really only 3 days a week that we "need" something. Considering I work from home, I can generally be around to make food for them, hang with them for a bit, etc. but it's nearly impossible for me to really focus on work if they are home. They are simply too loud. Someone always wants something. If they start fighting - I can't even. I get so frustrated. 

So between Steve and my mom and the fact that they are older now and can entertain themselves for a bit, we opted to have a casual, open summer.

That being said, we want to make sure they get to really experience "summer vacation" and not just bum around watching TV all day.

Luckily for us, we have a pool and we are in it daily. 

We are also lucky enough to have a waterpark close to our house. 

So we got season passes for Steve and the girls. 

I joined them last week and it was awesome.

We were the first people there. 

So it was empty. 

Like, EMPTY. The girls loved the waves! Considering they were the ONLY people in the huge wave pool!

Amazing

ALONE. LOL.

Mila tackled the big purple slide!

Ended the morning with a snow cone

The place is about 10 minutes from our house and is the perfect size water park. Not huge, but big enough. It sucks that the Lazy River has been closed so far this season - guessing that they may not have enough life guards? But that's my favorite, so it sucks that it's closed.

Because they got season passes, we don't feel bad for "only" spending a couple of hours there. If we had to buy tickets each time, I'd feel the need to "get the most out of it" and spend the day there. 

I cannot believe we're basically half way through Summer already! 

The Ween - 5 Week Update

I'm obsessed you guys.

OBSESSED.

I cannot get enough of this little wiener dog.

She's just...the best.

Yes, she has her issues, being a mill dog.

She still doesn't like men, although she's slowly (verrrry slowly) warming up to Steve. 

She still shits in the house and pees in the house. 

I'm dealing with it, because, well, she's worth it.

But that part sucks.

The rest of it is just bliss. 

She's everything I've ever wanted in a wiener dog.

So much personality in such a small dog.

Such short legs.

Such big ears.

Poor thing got stung by something

I bring her everywhere with me. As long as dogs are allowed, of course.

She comes to my mom's house. And my mom loves her. And my mom hates dogs. 

Working Out - 108 Weeks Into My Fitness Journey! (LATE!)

The completion of week 108 (OMG PEOPLE!) happens during 4th of July week.

Adults Only!

It's our second time going out on "Blow Off Day", which is the Wednesday after July 4th. 

It originated to celebrate all who worked so hard over the holiday to help make it memorable for everyone, that people designated the following Wednesday to "Blow Off" of work and party.

I've been invited a couple of times from my one friend, but I was always asked at the last minute and I was always at jobs that just wouldn't accommodate something like that.

Until now.

And I plan for it.

Notice the gray skies and the fact that I'm wearing a jacket. It was COLD. And then it started to rain.

We watched these 3 boats pull in. Just insane. 

This is Nauti

People trying to have a good time, despite the cold and clouds. 

Do you see the sliver of blue sky? 

Blue Skies!

Me and Missy. I've known this girl for 20 years. Her lake house is super close to where we were at the sandbar. 

It turned into such a gorgeous day

The house next to our friends' is under construction. They know the owner (I've met him a few times) and the downstairs is almost done. The last 3 years we've been hanging out here, this house has been under construction. It'll be DOPE when it's done! 

And then shit like this happens....

We had a great time! 

I mean, I stayed awake the entire time, so there's that. 

I vowed not to drink as much as I did last time and I didn't. I kept it under control the entire time, but definitely had a great time.

There's just something about listening to music, eating snacks, enjoying beverages at an adults-only event, on a boat. It's just so fun. 

We ended up back at Missy's house for a steak dinner at like 9pm.

Then we headed home. 

Looking forward to next year already!