While I'm Away

I'm off to Brazil for the next couple weeks!  I've been looking forward to, and planning for this trip for a long while and I cant believe it's HERE!  Check out my Brazil blog for a little peek into my prep.

Here's a link to our team's Facebook Page.  Look for updates and highlights throughout our trip.

Thanks for checking in, I cant wait to share my experiences!

BFF (Betty Ford Forever)

Betty Ford's funeral hit town this week, and I was actually able to participate in a fair amount of the farewell.

On my way home I was listening to the coverage and as I approached the 96 overpass (that I cross over everyday) I realized why cars were parked and people were on the bridge - the motorcade was coming through any minute!  I got video which unfortunately is not working and I dont have time to monkey with right now!!!  So here are the still lifes!

Kari and I also went downtown to pay our respects -

BFF with my BFF

Biking for Breakfast

On Saturday my girlfriends and I hopped on our bikes and headed out for breakfast and a ride around Reeds.

Kim and Me outside the Cherie Inn

Sunday we all celebrated with Josh and Allyson as they dedicated themselves and Baby Lili to the Glory and Honor of Jesus their Savior.  Thanks for including me in your celebrations!

I also got to spend some time with my friends the Wu's. So good to see them too! :)

Ramona's Table

I ate this: 

Rating:  
Turkey - Shaved or carved; almost like Turkey dinner leftovers.  Strong flavor, a little overpowering.
Slaw - Delish.  I believe it was made from scratch, a sweeter but not strong enough flavor.  I liked the pieces of peppers. 
Bread - Great! Toasted nicely, but wasnt cutting my mouth.  Soft on the inside but not soggy. Good Rye flavor.

Dinner with Kim - Excellent!  And Congrats to her on passing yet another Super Hard Actuarial test!

Bowling at Work

Or instead of working.  

Our Summer team outing this year was bowling, and it's a good thing because as far as planning team outings go, I'm 3 for 3 for rainy days!  If we need rain, I'll plan an outing, it'll happen.  

I had a lot of fun, I hope everyone else did too! :)

Barb!

Top Bowler Scott - 205!

Nice technique Yana!

Me and Amy :)

Kevin and Brandon tabulating - ironic that Brandon's team won, hmm...

Fun times - great team, great company!

Boating with my BoGo

I spent the 4th of July with my BoGo on the Thornapple River - Good times!

Cutting down trees?

Floating! Swimming with Minnows?

Boarding!!  Holla!

Fireworks!

Yay for not working Mondays!

A Visit from the Ice Cream Truck

The other night we had a carnival with our youth group students, and the ice cream truck stopped by!  Here are a few shots from the evening!

Ring Toss -

Stick the candy to the whipped cream -

or whip skittles at your friend!

Ice Cream Men!

Fun evening - I hope everyone else had a good time too!

Happy 4th of July!

Last night we had a church picnic - great fun on the front lawn!

Food coming out our ears!

Fun with family and friends -

Games on the lawn -

Including a Pie Eating Contest - 2 time winner Caleb Hague!

Day 3 of dressing thematically! Love it! :)

Happy 4th of July!