Weekend Fun

Well it's late Monday night the night of Labor Day. Does that mean summer time is over? I hope not, because I for one am not ready to face fall, let alone winter. I love summer, I love the warm weather, and I love being able to wear flip flops every day. I could almost cry at the thought of having to put socks and shoes onto my brightly painted toes. So I'm going to hang on to hope that summer isn't totally gone, even though today I've heard about one hundred times that today is the last day. I also thought for this post I would share a bit of my weekend with you.

Friday night my entire family and I headed up to Traverse City. I think I've talked about going up there before. My Grandparents used to live up there and we have always spent much of the summers going up their. The house is right on the bay, so it really couldn't be better. We all arrived at the house around 8:00. Since it was dark and a bit chilly we just all sat in the living room and watched some TV and played with the dogs. Around 10:30 my brother and his girlfriend pulled into the driveway. They played with their dog for a few minutes. Then they both sat on the couch for a while with odd looks on their faces. Then all of the sudden my brother poked Erika(his girlfriend...the one who had the idea of getting me the journey ring) Anyways, he poked her and said, "Well, go ahead and show them" That night at sunset, on a kayak my brother purposed to Erika. She said Yes! The ring is beautiful as well. We couldn't be happier to have Erika join our family. Most of that night we all sat around talking about "wedding stuff"

Saturday was going to be a busy day. There was college football games to be watched and the weather was beautiful so everyone wanted to go out on the boat and soak up some sun and play in the water. I started off my day wanting to watch a game, but it turns out it wasn't on TV. So instead I headed for the boat. My brother, Erika, sister and myself got in the boat and headed for the beach. The weather was just great. Not to hot, or to cold. The water was even actually warm as well, and the water is never warm. It was actually nice enough for me to go in, and I never go in the bay. Bo is ready to set sail! He wasn't too sure of the boat, but loved swimming!

The rest of Saturday I pretty much spent my time running back and forth between football games and the lake. Most of the games I was interested in watching were blowouts so I didn't see too much sense in staying in watching when I knew what the outcome was going to be, especially because the weather was amazingly perfect for a change. Saturday night my sister and I headed into town to go shopping for a while. Have I mentioned here that I love to shop? What about that I am a great bargain shopper? Well let me tell ya Saturday night I hit it big. I went to Old Navy and the Gap. Between those two stores I got awesome deals. I got 4 different pairs of yoga pants, one sweater, one long sleeved shirt, 2 tank tops for the gym, and 2 sweat shirts for a grand total of $65.00 I couldn't have been happier! (That's a lie...one thing would make me happy, but I can't have that, so I guess shopping will have to do)

Sunday was another beautiful day. A day spent out on the water all day long. Erika wanted to try water skiing for the first time So I went out in the boat with my brother and was the spotter. She only tried three times and then got up and was a pro at water skiing. She did a great job. I'm not sure how it happened, but before I knew it, I was trying as well. I tried about five years ago and didn't have much luck. I thought maybe since I have been working out I would have a different outcome. Let me just tell you, it's a chore in itself just getting those darn ski's on your feet when you are in deep water, let alone getting your butt out of the water. I tried about five different times. Each time my legs spread out like Bambi on ice. The last time I was almost up but I just couldn't make it all the way. By that point my legs were shaking so bad I had to stop. Water skiing is hard work. I will have to give it another shot next year, maybe my entire body will make it out of the water then.

Me getting my ski's on. My brother had to help me.

Getting into position and trying to remember all the 'tips' my brother told me.

Giving it yet another try

Almost up! This was the closest I got to getting out of the water.

The rest of Sunday my brother, sister, Erika and I spent in the boat at the beach. We all took books to read. We all started out reading our books, but ended up falling asleep in various spots in the boat. It was so relaxing being able to fall asleep to the sound of the water and the waves. I think we spent about two hours at the beach. Then we went back to the house and played in the water some more. We were outside in the water and sun almost the entire day. It was great!

Today was more of the same. Although we all had to leave so we couldn't stay and play all day. Erika went water skiing again and got up on her second try and skied around the bay. I think she is going to be a pro at this. I however didn't go. Uhmm my almost 32 year old body was a little sore compared to her 23 totally in shape body. Instead today, I just swam and soaked up some sun. I was so glad that it turned out to be a nice weekend. I really needed some sun in my life, and I think it helped.

Somewhere along the way this weekend Bo thought he was a cat and fell asleep on the back of the chair. Silly little puppy!

All in all I really didn't do a whole lot this weekend. It was a lot of relaxing, and spending time in the sun, the boat and in the water. It was also nice to be able to hang out with the family and spend time with my sister, brother, and Erika, the four of us had a good time at our beach outings.

Have I mentioned I don't want summer to end?......because I don't, I wish it could stay forever!

For now I will leave you with an amazing view. This was taken at a turn out, just a few miles from my Grandma's house....enjoy!