motorcycle ride

my friend Brady took me for a motorcycle ride around campus this evening.

there was a beautiful sunset in the sky.

as we drove through campus all i could think about was how much i am going to miss this place.

so many wonderful memories.

so many wonderful people.

white trash bash.

I'm so glad that our group of friends love to get creative with parties.

We decided to have a white trash/swamp people/redneck themed party Friday.

The outfits people came up with were hilarious.

Mr. Jordan Raffety's was probably my favorite.

Extremely short shorts, plaid cut off, with a red solo cup in hand.

Dave and Brady made a big batch of summer brew and we sat on the front porch listening to good ole' country music.

Cheer to the last week of college!

i don't have time to blog...

the clock is ticking...

only one week left..

i'm trying to savor every moment with friends.

i'm getting emotional and all...

Ali's Bakery

 Treated my sweet tooth to a pastry from Ali's Bakery this morning.

The hole in the wall bakery is something everyone must experience.

Ali, the baker, is beyond friendly.

He treats his customers well.

Extra cookies for everyone!

BBQ.

 we had a BBQ friday night at Big Blue complete with...

yard games,

tons of food,

&

summer brew.

it was perfect weather to sit on the front porch and enjoy each other's company.

two weeks until graduation ... sayyy what!?

party time.

 Birthdays are important.

They only happen once a year.

They involve cake and ice cream.

They bring people together.

They are a celebration of life.

 Natalie and I had a birthday party for Jessica the day before we left for spring break.

Her actual birthday was going to be spent on a charter bus, so we made sure to make this one special.

We got all fancy with real China and wine glasses.

spring.

four thoughts:

1. tulips will forever be my favorite flower.

2. hope you are enjoying allergy season as much as i am :)

3. the world is such a beautiful place.

4. thank goodness for color

LuLu goes to Sonic!

 ...and insists that all of the attention is on her.

she is so stinkin' cute that everyone is willing to give it to her.

she gets SO excited when she hears the word 'walk'

she can barely contain herself.

but how could you not want to go for a walk in this lovelyyyyy weather?

spring has sprung...!

 

 

and it makes me oh so happy.

lee & vern.

 

This is Lee.

The sweet lady I recognized at Pilates from church.

She invited me over for lunch on Sunday and told me to bring a couple friends.

Her house reminded me of my Grandma Kerkvliet.

Her prize possession consists of her beautiful plates depicting Our Savior's life.

She had the table set up as if it was Christmas dinner.

She said a beautiful prayer before we ate.

She made us French Silk Pie.

Lee and Vern (her husband) will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary soon.

She told us that even after 60 years, they are both still in love.

visit from bearcat alum!

i had an incredible weekend.

two of my favorite bearcat alum visited me.

they are from my hometown, used to be my old neighbors, and i babysat their kids.

they partied and "pre-gamed" this weekend with my friends.

 my lovely ladies.

we helped them relive their college years.

they blended right in.

bar hopping.

playing 21.

talking Bearcat talk.

come back brad & angie.

we had a blast.

once a bearcat, always a bearcat!

matching is always cool...

when you don't plan it.

friday night.

 Friday night with my friends.

Breakfast for dinner before going to Molly's.

Enjoyed a drink or two.

Danced.

Party continued at our house after.

Popcorn and leftovers all around.

Best Pizza Award: Pagliais

Best place to grab a pizza: Pagliais

Their all-you-can-eat buffet was enjoyed (too much) by myself and Danielle this afternoon.

Homemade pizza, pasta, and yummy warm chocolate goodness. (I don't know what else to call it.)

I seriously love my friend Danielle.

She hates drama and leaves it out of her life.

Never has a problem.

Always listens to my own problems.

She is the world's pickiest eater, but I have introduced her taste buds to a few new options...

i love visitors.

 

The two most wonderful parents in the whole wide world came and visited me this weekend!

After spending four hours in the car, I made them drive another 40 minutes to St. Joe.

My mother needed to go to The Rusty Chandelier before I leave Missouri.

Antiques, clever craft ideas, refurnished items.

We loved it, my dad loved going on his own for a bit and finding some food.

We hit up Target and TJMaxx.

Found a few bargains.

Indulged in yummy food from Cheddars.

Came back to Maryville.

Had a glass of wine before going to The Palms.

(yes, I can say I officially took my parents to the bar)

They were ready for bed by 9:30 p.m.

Woke up and had breakfast.

Drove to Conception Abbey.

Mass at the Basilica.

Monks, priests, seminarians.

Old style Catholic Mass.

Then they had to leave.

I hate saying good-bye to my parents.

I still choke up and get a little teary eyed.

Good-byes are never easy.

Especially when it is people you love so much.

Papichulos!

Maryville is moving on up...

one restaurant at a time.

The amigas and I tried out Papichulos Mexican Grill last night.

(Similar to Chipotle)

We enjoyed it.

Definitely a college hangout.

Especially after the bars.

(Open until 3 a.m.)

After dinner we came back to la casa and watched Burlesque.

I love lazy Friday nights with my favorite people.

beautiful weather. beautiful sunset.

Yesterday, I enjoyed a beautiful run/walk around my neighboorhood.

50 degrees on January 25th...

No snow.

What is this weather?

Later in the evening I was mesmorized by this breathtaking sunset.

my favorite muffin

the ville got a new restaurant:

my favorite muffin

similar to panera bread but with ice cream...!

yum yum yum.

ashley and i went and test tasted the muffins and bagels out.

 they were delicious!

Milkshakes

Dear new Maidrite Restaurant in Maryville,

We approve of your wonderful milkshakes.

Love,

 your future loyal customers