Summer time in Northern Michigan

I have been M.I.A. for an embarassingly long time. I have a few new recipes to share, those will come soon. In the mean time, what have we been up to the past 6 weeks or so? Well, since you asked...

We still don't have a/c and we've had a couple scorchers this summer. We have a ways to go, last year we hit 95 I believe.

 We have been enjoying our new dishwasher... sometimes squeaky fish needs a bath, too.

 We've been battling injuries. This happens to be a mis-diagnosed foot problem. Initially believed to be a hip or knee problem. The cone does not go over well hence the sad face.

 We watched our god-baby take her first steps (read: we taught her how to walk).

 We went to a USA vs. Canada soccer game at Ford Field. USA!

 We did some boating on Grandpa Bill's boat

 And some boating on Grandpa Al's boat. Griffin took his first dive in the water which was a bit of a shock. Thank goodness for his life jacket...

 We went to a graduation party with the Peters fam

 And we went to a baptism

All in all, its been a pretty busy summer! 4th of July was awesome - we had perfect weather up north. We still have a lot to look forward to including wedding showers, birthday parties, a trip to Chicago for girls weekend, a trip to Tampa for our anniversary, another trip up north, and a few weddings! Sorry for my lack of sharing. Don't worry, I'll be back.

P.S. I started a new job, too. I now work for Amway as a project manager managing the development of new products. Its really fun! I'm about a month in. I miss my friends at Crowe for those of you reading. This is a great opportunity and I'm really enjoying it! I can't wait until Im a few more months in and know what Im doing :)

Happy summer!

Things you find at Ski Weekend: 2011 Edition with some past highlights

This past weekend was our 5th Annual Ski Weekend with our friends Pete and Katie, Brittany and Andrew, Phil and Michelle (who couldn't make it this year) and Amy and Dave (who also couldn't make it this year). Ski weekend takes place in northern Michigan during the month of January and has since 2006. Here is how it works... Friday night you pack up your car and head north. Upon arrival we play board games, have some adult beverages, and lots of laughs.  Saturday brings the skiing and more laughs (and more beverages & board games). Sunday is whatever you like, but typically we get up, have breakfast and get on the road.  I forgot to mention this weekend is infused with plenty of food.  Friday night is snacks, Saturday morning is a special breakfast, Saturday lunch is on the slopes, Saturday dinner, and another special breakfast Sunday morning. Each couple takes a meal except everybody is responsible for providing snacks (and their own beverages).

So things you might have found at Ski Weekend 2011:

Upon arrival Pete realized he did not pack a sweatshirt. It was 52* in the house. So he opted for the Jedi outfit instead.

Beer Tender!

Wood ewe lie two ply gay mess?

Thanks to White Elephant Christmas!

I think I am so funny at this game. Turns out Im mostly true.

This was really funny after getting the giggles from playing the board games. Its not as funny now...

Josh and I opted not to ski this year so we spent the day in Traverse City instead. We had pizza and a beer at Pangea.

The Grostics

The Reeds

The Grasleys

The perfect Monkey Bread

Things you would not find at Ski Weekend 2011 (but maybe in past years...)

Phil you are doing your Alma Mater proud.

Amy and Zac, 2006

This was at Treetops in 2006

This was also at Treetops in 2006

Katie, Pete, Erin, Josh at Crystal Mountain, 2010

Wingman. Buelah, MI Jan 2010

Phil and Michelle, 2010

Sort of like pictionary... but not really.

Can't wait for the 6th Annual!