Laura Heads to Chicago

Brian's mom and dad came down last saturday and left on monday. The reason: Laura and her friend are moving to Chicago! It was great to see mom and dad and hang out with them of course. We showed them the house we want to buy and brian and his dad attempted to crawl in the crawl space. I guess they made it in and out ok. Of course the down side of it is Laura won't be so close to us anymore! :( Our lil sister starting a new chapter in her life. We are excited for her, and it gives us even more reason to visit Chicago. (Like we didn't have enough already! :) ) I didn't get my camera out, so no pictures, but I wanted to post anyway! We miss you already LAURA!

Picnic Time!

Brian and I decided to take a picnic last saturday evening, it was so beautiful we headed to the grocery store on Friday night to pick out our picnic supplies. Which consisted of crackers, summer sausage, brie, sharp cheddar cheese, potato salad, and grapes. Mmmmm, it was wonderful. We found a park by Brian's old house and enjoyed the peacfulness and the baseball games in the background. Summer is here and we took advantage of it! (Before it got too humid, haha, because it is really muggy out there now!)

We even used our picnic wine caddy we got for our wedding. It was lots of fun!

You can see my new hair cut too! It was sooo long, it feels bouncy and light now, a great summer cut. I know Melissa, I always told you after girls get married they always cut there hair.... but it isn't too short, right? :)

Our Night's Entertainment: Catching Grapes!

Brian of course began the shenanigans by trying to catch a grape himself, then I started the tossing and eventually scored! Of course I had to try some catching myself too.

House Hunting

We are currently house hunting, and have actually put an offer on this house!

It is a short sale, but really should be called Looooooooooong Sale. They accepted our offer almost a month and a half ago, pending on the seller's bank approval. We are still looking at other houses, but haven't found a better one. This one has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, nice hard wood floors, and is in a wonderful location!

So PRAY that we will hear good news soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The kitchen

Living Room Area-has a fireplace which isn't shone!

Dinning/Living Area

We just are in awe of this house and it is move in ready with very little work needed!

Mel's Birthday

Turning 27 Can Be Quite FUN!!!

I had a wonderful 27th Birthday! It was back in April, but it was so fun (and i have been slacking on blogging) that I still wanted to share the pictures with you.

Brian first took me out to eat at a delicious Italian restaurant, then we went paintballing with some of our friends. It was my first time attempting to paint ball. I was nervous about getting that first hit and then it happened and I didn't think it was too bad... until I got some right in the stomach and on my thighs..... OUCH!!! The paintball place we went to was underground in a cave, it is probably one of the coolest places to paintball!

I did nail people, well one person to be exact, but it was fun! I think our team lost more times than won, but come on we were against professional paintballers! Well, 12-14 year old professional paintballers. I mean they are much quicker and in shape! :)

Julia, Laura, and I (Charlies Angles Anyone?)

The Gang: Julia, Me, Jon, Brian F., Laura, James (Laura's Boyfriend)

Brian was taking the picture

The Paintballing Couple