Emerson

by Meredith

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Macy

by Meredith

I just realized that I have never talked about my Macy through this blog, even though I tell about her in my 'About Me' section. Macy is my Red Ear Slider turtle.  The first time we met each other is a pretty great story.  We discovered one another in New York City Chinatown the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  My family vacationed there to see the sights, and of course watch the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which Macy is actually named after.  She was so tiny - only about an inch in diameter and beautiful.  I realized at once we belonged together so I bought her and brought her back to Minnesota with me.  (This was before all of the liquid airplane restrictions.)  She's a tough one - to get back to Minnesota she traveled by subway, taxi and airplane.  This November she will be seven.  I can hardly believe it.

Bachlorette Parties

by Meredith

Wedding season is in swing and bachlorette parties are just one of the many wedding celebrations leading up to the big day. This past Saturday we went out for Dani's last fling. She asked everyone to dress in black and pink and she wore white and pink. We met at hotel, dined on appetizers and played 'fun' games. Then, went out to West End to have dinner at Sopranos and dance the night away at Toby Keith's.  It was a great time had by all.  And, now the countdown is upon us!  Two and a half week's until the wedding day!

St. Paul Saints

by Meredith

Minnesota has been gifted a beautiful spring, and going to a St. Paul Saints is a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful months ahead.  Last week, a group of us went to the home opener against the Gary Indiana RailCats.  We ended up losing 5-4, but had a great time.  I'm not sure why it is, but minor leagues have so much more fun during the games.  Watching the activities going on around the game is just as good as the game, I swear! And, I love to watch baseball!

What Cancer Cannot Do

by Meredith

Summer Softball Season

by Meredith

One month until Summer Softball season starts, I cannot wait!  Cheers to the One Hit Wonders!

The Very Best Things About Next Week

by Meredith

I'm so excited for a vacation next week.  My family and I are taking a week long vacation to Washington DC and Virginia Beach, then finishing it off with the wedding of Lana Sinykin and Scott Shugh - our family friends of ours.  Here's what I'm looking forward to most.

1.  Experiencing DC with my father, who is a huge history and political junkie.

2.  Spending sometime in the sun on the beach with my mom, and shelling!

3.  Excellent food - we always find the best spots to try on vacation.

4.  Celebrating my dear friend Lana's, and Scott's, wedding!

5.  Coming home to JESSE GRADUATING!!!

Lilacs

by Meredith

I love this time of year because my favorite flower is in bloom, the lilac.  These big bushes have the sweetest scent and brighten up the world for only two weeks at a time.  I took these pictures on a walk this past weekend.