Ode to my Wheat Thins-

How I love my wheat thins. I eat about 2 boxes a week at work and I love every last one. Jenn and I use to eat these babies like they are going out of style when we were in college and I could never stop. How I love them.

Anyways enough randomness. This weekend was great. I had Carrie Jo’s and Joeys wedding reception to go to. It was a great time however I pooped out early. But I started early so that counts for something. My great friend Ashley was up for the reception and we headed to the crossings for beer and wings and a shocking 11 in the afternoon. Tsk tsk I know! It was delicious and wonderful baking out on the porch eating my delicious wings and drinking my blue moon beer with extra orange. Then it was so nice out we headed out to a co workers of mine house. We ended up have a few ‘more’ out there. So by the time I got back to get ready for the reception I was feeling pretty sexy I am not going to lie. I took a ‘mini’ nap and got ready for the big night. George and Kristen came over to get ready with us. Miranda and Zeke and baby Ezra came over as well to help beautify us… Mirm was already beautified so she helped me and Kristen.

The reception was great with awesome food and an open bar… Well actually I didn’t know it was an open bar. I just thought George and Mirm were being ever so nice and buying me cocktails until I went up to buy us all a round and then I found out it was free so I had some catching up to do.

We boogies and ate delicious food and laughed and had a great time. Everyone was just in a great mood and no real drama. That was nice, usually there is always something that goes down. George caught the garter. I think it was staged haha… Funny! Once again no pics but I’ll steal some off people’s facebooks. I’m a sniper of pictures for sure.

Friday the 13th, Atv’s, cowbells, mud, and hiking

A very good and interesting weekend. First off of course friday was FRIDAY the 13th…ooo. My day started off superb. I got my own printer for my office so I don’t have to keep getting up and walking to eh printer for my 8 million reports I print in a day. I have been waiting and waiting patiently for this fabulous ‘xmas present’. Then I caught up on some paperwork that has been sitting in my in box for months staring at me. Ah felt wonderful. About the same time as I finished the last of my ‘to do list’ it hit me that it was Friday the 13th. Ah! Then our tech guy came in and told me he has to send my printer back because it isn’t compatible with our banking program..bye bye fabulous Christmas present, then I got slammed with member phone calls and got backed up, and then to make matters worse one of our branches went offline so for my End of Day processes that I have to do once the bank closes was going to take twice as long. But then the sun came out and everything got better like usual. Then after work I ran home got changed and headed to George’s house to ‘meet the kids’. Seriously people I was so scared it was like a job interview. I never had to meet a guy that I’m dating kids. But as soon as I walked in their house and I saw their shining faces I knew it would be ok. We had a great night. We ate, went for a cruise, checked out the tents at the Americinn, played Nintendo WII, and watched movies. They are great.

Sat was a little more complex. I got up and went down to the ATV parade. It was a lot of fun. Jenn and I met up with this Jen and Tucker. He was so fasinated with all the noises and big ol ATV’s I love watching his expression. He was very good! Then Jenn and I headed off to work the big dinner. We worked this dinner for Bernie because he is going to make a large donation to our cheerleaders. Well I worked my tushie off. Ran and ran and ran filled food, cleared plates, washed dishes. Then after we served almost 500 people Jenn and I got changed and worked the dance. It was a lot of fun. After we were done we scooted out on the dance floor. I got up on stage like usual and played the cowbell. I’m a professional cowbell player. I played it to Mustang Sally. Yea it was sweet making an ass out of myself but I didn’t care I was having fun and that is all that matters. Then I called it a night.

Sunday was the best of the whole weekend. The kids taught me how to ride a dirt bike. I know I can't believe it either I am to work today I didn't die. It was fun and hilarious. Then we all went for a 4 wheeler ride out to twin and ended up hiking around the whole entire lake. Through bogs, swamps, rocks, and brush. I was cut up cause I had shorts on but man it was fun. Corey kept jumping out and scaring me. Little shit he got me quite a few times. He kept hiding perfectly behind trees. We got so damn muddy it was hilarious. Kristen drove me back and I swear that girl hit ever single mud puddle. I love getting muddy. It isn’t wheeling unless you get muddy. Then we all went and ate at the lemon wolf for fathers day and got ice cream well I didn’t I was so full from my delicious shirmp. Then we came back and watched a movie. I had 4 nasty ticks on me. They had none. I was not a happy camper about that. Icky I hate them they scare the crap out of my and they are so tiny. I don’t care I’m a whimp. It was the best weekend ever. I wish I had pictures :(

What A Great Weekend....

What a great weekend people great weather great fun! Sorry I forgot to post about it. First I saw the coolest thing. My dog was out side and I look out and there is a new baby fawn playing with Butters. They were snifiing each other, playing around, one time I even saw their nose touched. I didn’t get any good pics cause my good camera was out in the car and I didn’t want to scare it away but I got two with my old camera. I will try to find the cord and upload them asap. My neighbors own the local café and they got some pics as well. He is now a local celebrity cause they printed the pics and got two blown up and put them in a frame down at the café. It is super cute. My Butters the star of Silver Bay! Then I went to the green door with my best buds and man. We had a blast. I bet I took 800 shots of tequila rose. Oooo baby it was delicious. I haven’t had tequila rose for a super long time. I don’t get to go out with my beautiful lady friends very often I usually go out with my guy friends and ha like they are going to take that pink delicious medicine, so I have to have a jag bomb. I’m not complaining I love jag as well. Ok anyways. We went out had an awesome night. Full of laughter, funny stories, and great pics. Jenn has a few on her site. Only downfall was I wanted to punch a certain local guy that is creepy because he stuck his hand down my pants and tried to get my underwear. I don’t take lightly to those things, but then didn’t want to get kicked out for hitting so I just yelled at him. Here is T3 once again. I love this pic!

Ok so then Sat my man and I just hung out Sat. We took our three dogs to the beach. My little Butter monster took off towards North Shore Mining once. I wasn’t very happy. Here is a pic of my monster.

We hung out there for hours playing fetch and soaking in the sun. It was awesome. Then we went over to my best friend Huberts for a BBQ and margaritas. I was awesome I just laid out in my suit soaking in the rays. It was about 80 sat. Then at night after the BBQ we hit the door again. It was fun again of course. My friend Hal-storm chucked a glass at an annoying local and got kicked out. It was a plastic cup. But it was hilarious. I love those stories.

Sun I just chilled took naps, watched TV, went to a grad party, and went and scooped out my man’s land he owns. It was a great weekend. I live for my weekends.

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I forgot to mention the best part of my blue story. After, the pharmacist suggested writing a letter just informing the company of my side effects. My mom did so just being nice and letting them know in case by chance they hear of any other stories. The company then for no reason turned around and sent us a $2500 check for my suffering as they worded it. I know crazy. That is all the letter pretty much said. So that help pay for my first year of college. My mom and I thought that maybe there was something wrong with it and that is why they just wanted to get it out of the way so i didn't come back and sue... I have never tried the nyquil again in fear it will happen again. So I just stay away far far far away.

Can you top this?

Happy Birthday to my best bud Jen!!!!

One of my good friends Carla said she read my blog. She reminded me of an incident that I shall share with you. I can bet you 500 bucks that no one has gone through this before. Have you ever turned blue from head to toe? I mean smurf or Willy Wonka blue? I have….
It turns out I am allergic to a specific type of blue dye that is only used in the generic brand Equate Nyquil. I was a senior in high school when the night before I took some of this new generic brand of Nyquil because I had a cold obviously. The next morning I got up got ready quick for school cause I was late like usual and headed off to school. Then in the middle of first period my friend Carl said you are blue! I remember say what I am not I’m happy… He was then like no get up and go to the bathroom and started laughing. I went to the bathroom and yep I was blue. Head to toe. The whites of my eyes had a tint to it, my pee, my saliva. I’m serious everything. So I rushed to the nurse’s office. She freaked out and sent me right down to the clinic. I remember the DR taking a gauze and running it down my back and it was all blue. Then horribly my whole body started to itch. People this was the most horrific feeling. Like someone covered me in itching powder. The pharmacist looked online and he said he only found 3 other cases like mine. There was nothing they could do for me. So I just had to go home and sit in the bath tub. Of course the water turned blue. Well I guess I was allergic to the dye and my body wanted to get rid of it and to do so it secreted it out all my pours. Then over the next three days it slowly faded. My feet were the last to clear up. I guess if I can never find something to wear for Halloween I can always go as a smurf or that girl who turned into a blue berry on Willy Wonka.

So tell me have any of you expereince some strange rare reaction or occurance. Im interested to hear.... How did you feel? I was scaired but mostly annoyed cause no one could tell me what was happening.

Saddest thing. No pictures just a bunch of witnesses. It was too much of a rush rush situation to take a pic and i think if someone came up to me with a camera I would have bitten their head off. :)

Jen Fun Facts

• I have bad habit… I will swallow my gum. I have had that problem since I was little. I will chew and chew and then without noticing I will swallow it.
• I’m deathly allergic to philbert nuts (you find them in pina coladas or sometimes margaritas) and raw apples. I can eat apples that are cooked but not raw. Don’t ask me why my throat closes up instantly. I have an epi pen for this. God bless the epi pen. Side note: Did you know that if you are allergic to apples you are also allergic to Birch trees. I did not know this, I guess it is because I don’t go around chewing on trees. But yes it is true I read it in one of my medical journals at school.
• At one point in my life I seriously considered moving to Akumal, Mexico and working at a local hospital. Yep I know crazy.
• I have a very pointy pinky toe. My ex use to threaten me he was going to snip the tip with a cigar cutter.
• I have a very long tongue like Gene Simons. But mine is cute not gross like his.
• I hate cats as I am also allergic to them. They can smell the fear in me and are attracted to me. If I walk by a cat they will charge me.
• 3 weeks ago was my first time holding a new born baby. My moto in life is I will hold the baby as soon as it is old enough to where if I drop it I won’t kill it. Babies scare the crap out of me. One year and up is my kind of style.
• I suffer from night terrors. I went to the doctor about them nothing they can do for little ol me. It is ok I don’t remember only when someone is sleeping in the same room and tells me in the morning I scared the crap out of them because I woke up open eyed and yelled DAMN GRASSHOPPER. Ask my friend Sara.
• I am absolutely obsessed with my dog Butters. He is my child. You all blog about your little babies…I blog about my dog. I also am saving up to purchase an English bulldog. Jen’s brother Rastus and I want to breed them together. I will name mine either porkchop or wigeon (like pigeon but with a w) then I can call him wiggie.
• I truly believe I should have my own reality show on the E channel.
  
  Ok now to show some pics. This is me and my daddy. He is my best friend. We live together and are roomies. Yes ladies this man is SINGLE. I know hard to believe.
  
  These are my friends Collette, Haley, and Jess. True friends are hard to find people!
  
  This is my nephew… well not really but my best friends Miranda’s baby. He has been through a lot three brain surgeries from an aneurism in his brain. But with lots of love and prayers he is doing great.
  
  And then of couse if my beautiful Triple Threat. Jen, Jenn and me! How I love them so.

The Big Summer List

1. Start my own little garden. My dad told me he would help me start a little garden in the backyard. I’m super new to it but super excited!! I’m sure the only thing I will grow is weeds but at least I am attempting.
2. I am determined to hike out to Twin Lakes at least once a week. I figured if I did that starting next week I would have hiked out to Twin 12 times this summer. My friend Lauri counted last summer and she did it over 60 times in 3 months. Crazy but it sure paid off.
3. Continue to do my Yoga class with Tina…any takers? 30 bucks for 8 weeks…ya can’t go wrong.
4. Purchase my new Toyota Tacoma Truck. They get great gas mileage for a truck. My dad’s is out of commission so once the divorce is final he is going to buy my Rav from me.
5. Have at least one slip ’n slide party with Triple Threat.
6. We-Fest
7. Canoe Trip
8. Purchase a nice durable tent and all the neat little gadgets.
9. Go fishing with my pink pole as much as humanly possible in a summer
10. Learn how to clean a fish….properly. I tried and it turned out like sushi, really thin strips. It was only a Northern no biggy they are yucky tasting anyways.
11. Actually use my scrap booking supplies.
12. Get another tattoo
13. Have the summer of my life

Summer is here people!!

Summer is finally here…well in terms of the month, not the temperature. I was just looking at my calendar for the summer and I just realized I’m practically booked every single weekend throughout the whole summer. Crazy. Here is my weekend schedule for the summer starting this weekend.

June 6 & 7- I actually get to stay in town and do whatever. I am having cocktails with my best bud Jen for her fabulous birthday. Happy Birthday Jen! Then sat is graduation but I am not sure if I will go to any… I really want to go with my friend George to Duluth and look AGAIN at my new truck I want to buy.

June 13 & 14- My cheerleaders (Jenn and I are coaches), are working the ATV convention. This year Silver Bay is hosting an ATV convention trying to break the world record for longest ATV train. I hope we get it. But, a local business owner told us if we help him work the dinner he will donate around 1000 buck-a-roos.

June 20 & 21- Nothing Friday…. But sat I have a friend who is having a wedding dance. She just got married yesterday in Vegas. Congrats Carrie Jo and Joey!

June 27 & 28- My friend Tanner is coming home and I know there will be a big event. I am also going fishing…yea!

OK NOW THE CRAZY STUFF

July 4 & 5- Vermillion for Flotilla

July 11 & 12- I want to throw my dad a surprise 50th b-day party at the lounge Friday and Sat I have my friend Ashley who’s wedding I’m in bachelorette party which I am throwing.

July 18 & 19- I have my friend Jolene whose wedding I’m also in wedding… Yes I have been in 10 weddings in my life. I am the silver bay version of 27 dresses. They are fun!

July 25 & 26- Is Bay Days & Hoyt Lakes softball tourney.

Wow huh? Not over….

August 1 & 2- Camping Trip

August 7, 8, 9- We fest

August 15 & 16- Ashley & Jim’s wedding which I am in

August 22 & 23- My bday weekend.

I’m gonna need a vacation to just relax from this crazy summer! We are only young once….

Warning....

I am the worst blogger in the world. Start then quit... but not this time! Oh no, I am going in full force or else Jen may track me down. My two best friends Jenn and Jen both have blogs and I want to be cool like them. I will also warn you I steal ideas. I'm sorry I am not creative so if I see something I'll steal it...like... how Jenn introduced herself so here I go...

My name is Jen and I live in "The bay".
24 years old (well 23 and 10 months)
August 28th is my fabulous birthday. I feel it should be a holiday in Silver Bay... I like to make the month of August my birthday...

• hiss hiss... i guess i can be a snaky individual when i cocktail. At least that is what certain people say.
• I have a pink scooter and a pink fishing rod.
• I think I should have my own reality show.
• I’m going to write a book like Jack handy of all the random crap that spews out of my mouth.
• I have a secret talent and if I told you then it wouldn’t be a secret.
• I love saying fabulous, and awesome possom
• I make a mean cheeseball
• I'm kind of a big deal....people know me is my moto in life. I stole that from Anchor Man.

I love talking, talking about Butters, TOOL, my family, my dogs, my friends, triple threat, parties, beer pong, a nice cold beer on a hot summer day, sitting on the shore of Lake Superior with friends or no, school, myspace, facebook, did I say beer how about pink martinis, making up new drinks with Kay, trying to open doors with Jolene, traveling with my girlfriends, remembering high school memories, sitting at the lounge, speeding, laughing, making people laugh, thinking that I am soooo funny when I am not , fishing, planning sweet ass bachelorette parities, playin nintendo, casinos, pull tabs, and eating food that is bad for you. I hate SPIDERS, scary basements with spiders in them, broken hearts, negative people, complainers, players, old people driving (i think this one is the worst), red and yellow street lights, construction zones, checkbooks that do not balance, 8 times 7, and 8 times 6, city drivers, oil changes, bad directions, and icy steps.

I treasure my friends and family more than anything. My girls have helped me through a lot in my life and I love them both more then words can express. Now it is time to get back to work. I work at the Credit Union and an accountant. Who ever said accountants are boring must have never met me :)