Miners Sight-Seeing

We went on an excursion to the Pictures Rocks National Lakeshore - Miners Falls, Miners Castle, and Miners Beach. Syd was really pumped about all the touristy-sites on her first-ever trip to the Upper Peninsula. I can honestly say that I've never seen these places before. I've hiked the lakeshore, but these were new to take-in and so beautifully, well-worth the drive.

Miners Falls

Miners Castle

Miners Beach

GideonMonster

My friend Hunter stopped by the house on Saturday afternoon

with his buddy's Golden Retriever.

I almost couldn't breathe with excitement to play with him!

He was the cutest boy in the world and so so playful!

We sat in front of the hotel for a minute

and he found what shade he could while we waited

then we went down to the bay

so he could fetch some sticks in the cool water.

I'm absolutely positive

that I'm going to make the best puppy-mom in the world

someday.

I jumped in after Gideon - fully dressed - to snatch his stick

and covered myself in sand while wrestling it from him.

And he definitely fell in love with me

and my willingness to embrace the day with him.

The most handsome golden I've ever met

completely stole my heart this weekend.

Beach Bonfire

After a long night at the bar, a group decided to hit the beach for a bonfire. I'm pretty sure I stole some firewood... or obtained it in an unadmirable way. Whatev. We drank&danced by the fire then skinny-dipped in Lake Superior. KayakTim was there, Corissa&Jennifer were there, Kinlaw was there. It was wild. We watched the sunrise and a photographer caught our fire on film underneath the Northern Lights. Just another night in my summer town.

Superior Beach Walk

We walked the beach from the falls to the campground - a first for Syd&Joe.



4th Drinks

Syd&I made Sangria - with the help of my mom.

Everybody loved the Sangria - except my mom.

4th Food

Food at the 4th of July potluck is always the same and always perfect.

Goodbye, Friend.

The world lost a wonderful man tonight.

Just more proof that life is short

and shouldn't be taken for granted.

I talked to him just a week ago

and he seemed to feel fine...

...told me to come out and visit him.

Now I'll never be able to do that again.

RIP, my handsome friend.

You fought a hard fight

and I hope you're comfortable now.

Save a spot for me up there

cause I miss your hugs&smiles already.

And tell her "hi" for me.

I know she's waiting for you

.with open arms - a bottle of captain - and good memories.

A quick memory of mine:

our first extended weekend together

was long&fun and all the way in Canada.

Our condo was full of crazy moments

and you were so protective&exciting.

We slammed shots and hopped in the shower

- ran around naked - fell down - laughed too hard -

experiencing everything to its fullest.

Rarely do I feel so comfortable so  quickly.

You were my buddy from then on.

When the village didn't understand my love for her

you refused to judge and embraced us instead.

And when she left, you ached for me.

And now, I ache for you.

From that ski weekend to our last text...

you, sir, have impacted my soul.

Jars&Birks

I've been collecting jars for a while now.

I have boxes&boxes full of them.

Someday, I'll blog about all the ways I use them.

I've got some big plans

and I keep the ideas in the back of my mind.

A different bright idea I had

was to fix my disintegrating Birkenstock

with goo&binderclips,

which actually happened to work.

Shots?

I dunno.

Shots at the K.

Probably with Jim Kelly.

Dave&Busters

Joe's buddy Matt's girlfriend Erin was in town this weekend,

so we invited them to go to Dave&Buster's for a night of drinks&games.

Evening Dinner

Veggie Burger w/ a Fried Egg for dinner
and Chocolate Moose Tracks w/ a Cookie for dessert.
So delicious.
I love evenings in with my Mr.