Time to catch up

 It's been a week or two since I wrote anything...and I can't figure out what's been keeping me "busy"...but I figured I'd just catch up a bit.

 Nothing too exciting going on. Brenna and Haze came for a visit. Mel High had their 10 year reunion...and the visit happened to be the same weekend as the reunion. Brenna and her friend Amy didn't actually attend the planned events...but ran into some people downtown. Sometimes that's all you have to do...just go where the party is taking place...you're bound to see someone!

love Queen Anne's Lace

 Once again here's some pictures from our afternoon in Thornville, Ohio.  We were all acting kind of lazy the day after Ian and Tara's wedding...but my brother kept sending us messages telling us we were missing out. There was a place on the lake...that had a great band playing. We ignored the first

 few texts...but they just kept coming...and he finally convinced everyone to get going and join them at Papa Boo's.

 We got the whole gang together... Martha, Tony, Ian,Liz, Jon, Ryan, Meredith, Megan, Brenna, Rob, Shane, John, and I and decided it was a nice afternoon...sunset on the lake might not be such a bad idea.

 We made sure we had a table to sit at when we got there...didn't want to get there and have to hover around

 and we walked in when "Tainted Love" was being played by the band. (Filthy Habits). Okay...we were off to a good start.

 We sat kind of close to the stage...but not directly in front of the speakers...so it was loud...but not terrible. And...I liked the music. I recognized almost every song....most are on my I-pod somewhere.

 I guess you could compare it to  Lou's Blues.....a local spot in Indialantic. Lots of motorcycles...lots of tattoos, lots of smokers...but we were outside...so the smoke was not too bad. And...everyone was friendly and having a good time. We all managed to fit right in with the locals.

No Sleep Till Brooklyn!

first nice afternoon in a while apparently...so the place was packed...that and the fact the the band was really good. Put on a fun show.

It was a great evening on the last day of our trip. I don't know what I expected Ohio to be like...I didn't really have any expectations...but it was interesting. And they definitely...seem to like the same music as I do...because the band, the DJ and the radio all seemed to have a lot of songs that I liked on their play lists. That was NICE! And now...back to Indialantic.....things have been pretty quiet since we got back. John's been out fishing a couple of times. So has everyone else who likes to fish...because people have been catching tuna lately.

                          Like this 90 pounder caught by Ron and friends a couple of weeks ago. When you have this much fresh tuna...you need to get some people together to eat it all!

                               Ron has some friends who transformed the fish above into this

All that sushi just waiting to be eaten!   And we did...a friend had everyone over for some fresh fish...we had sushi, seared, a delicious lobster avocado and pasta salad,  etc. It was all good!

                                                            And when we were done.....

Can you tell there's nothing going on?

 When the big excietment of my day is the nice sunset...well...that's just the way it is.

 I have been thinking about maybe signing up for a photography class.....I would love to actually capture what I really want to.

 We finally got some rain today...never thought I'd long for rain...but it's been really hot and dry this past week or two. The grass was looking thirsty...even after getting watered twice a week. We had thought about taking an evening walk...but when I took Kiena out for her walk...I spotted these clouds to the west.

 North of us apparently got drenched...we only got a little bit of rain here. Then came the pinkish glow...so I went out looking for the rainbow I knew would be there.

 It was a full rainbow

 Then it was back to the front yard to see the sunset...I knew it would be a good one.

It was...I enjoyed watching the sky as it changed with the sinking sun. The end of another pretty good ...if uneventful...day.

Magical Mondays and Terrific Tuesday

 Wispy clouds on Monday made me think of a co-worker who always arrives Monday mornings and says "It's Magical Monday".

Whether or not the day turned out to be magical...well...I don't know...but it wasn't bad.

 

And speaking of co-workers...we had a surprise party for Sue and Dianne today; both of whom have new grandchildren. I found a set of baby shower plates, napkins, etc...with a Dr. Seuss theme. Perfect for librarians don't you think? We kept it pretty simple...because we didn't have too much time. We open at noon on Tuesdays...so we had about 45 minutes from start to finish.

 The decorations were cute and colorful.. we had coffee, cake and juice...but I had to get some colored goldfish crackers to go along with the theme.

 and I put my fish bowls  (that happen to have red, blue, green and yellow fish swimming around the rim)to use... by filling them with blue and pink candies. (those Cookies and Creme Kisses...were really good. White chocolate with crunchy cookie bits...YUM!)

This cake almost qualifies for a Cake wreck entry...those balloons look a little like sperm...don't you think?

Well...back to the party...both ladies got some nice gifts for their grandchildren. Dianne planned to re-wrap everything so her daughter-in-law could open them tonight. The little outfits she got were so cute...especially a dinosaur print little suit with matching bib and dino feet socks. Also some little  plaid shorts and matching top in orange , yellow and green. (Actually everything was really cute...little, tigers, frogs, trucks and monkeys!) Sue got some sweet little girl things for her granddaughter... my favorite...I think the leggings with little tutu attached, plenty of pink and ruffled clothes..."Gram" will enjoy taking her out in.
It was nice...neither of them had any idea we were planning this...and I think they were both surprised and touched by all the gifts.
As for me....I had fun getting decorations together...and best of all Cake from Publix....tasty even if it wasn't the greatest looking thing.

Feelin' hot hot hot

Literally...it is HOT outside...I just finished vacuuming the pool and figured I might as well come in, cool off and add pictures to the blog....haha. (and listen to music while I'm at it!)
Today I have some more shots from the reception. Mostly my family...because honestly, years from now I need to be able to identify the people in the photos. Haha if they're my friends and relatives even if I forget who they are...someone else in the group can remind me!

view from the barn back to the tent

Jon, Liz, Wim, Anna and Meredith

 While the wedding party was off getting photos taken...the guests gathered at the tent for beer, wine, soda, water and appetizers. We all enjoyed chatting with one another while we waited.

Liz, Jon, Martha and Brenna...they look color coordinated for the photo...totally unintentional

 As I mentioned, the group arrived on the tractor...even the bride jumped off and from the looks of things...the group was ready for some fun! (I'm going to have to get copies of the pictures David took...he (a.)has a better camera (b)got closer in to get shots and he's an artist...mine aren't bad...but on a different level.

John schmoozing with Kerry (sp?) Martha and Tony's friend from (Australia-originally, then Hawaii...currently in Arizona)

                                     Then after dinner and a little down time...the dancing started!

 Ian stayed mostly on the sidelines...making the rounds talking to everyone and just enjoying the day!

cousins-only 6 months apart

flowers from Friday dinner....then Saturday party

                                            Tony with the snazzy boots...John and Andy

Shane and Megan

Anna and Erik giving the dancers a thumbs up!  I had so much fun danicing with Ellen, Erik and Anna...especially to "Hey Ya!" I came home and downloaded to my I-pod for future dance parties. I will always picture Anna B singing and dancing to it when I hear it.

When the whole group was dancing and singing along to "Take me Home Country Road"or whatever the real title is Ian saw an opportunity to jump out on to the dance floor when everyone would SEE him dancing. (so noone could later say...you never danced!) He told us the next day that he waited until it was half over...jumped in...danced till the end and went back to the sidelines. Smart guy!

There was one table near the door that became a collection point for shoes...mostly rented shoes that the groomsmen had been wearing...and one pair of snazzy BOOTS!. Apparently Tony's really comfortable  boots weren't so comfortable after a while. At one point he said in passing "God, these boots are KILLING me!" hahahahahahahahah I'm cracking up just writing this.  He managed to get them off...and as far as I know Martha never said "I told you!"  Later on when it was time to leave it took about 3 people to get them back on...hahahahhahaha and he gingerly walked back to the car.  Ahh the price we pay for fashion!  :)