ANNAPOLIS FIREWORKS CRUISE

We went on the Annapolis fireworks cruise with Adam and Jen this year to enjoy the Sherwood Forest fireworks. Adam had to work on the 4th of July so we celebrated a day early. As always, we had a blast with these two. They are great people!

Adam, Jen, Me, and Dave

Dave and I aboard the cruise

Jen and I

Dave, Adam, and Jen

View of the sunset from the boat

Dave and I
Me on the boat

Earlier that day, we were able to spend some quality time with our nieces at Red Robin in Annapolis. They were in the area to see 'Toy Story'. They were looking super cute as always.

OCEAN CITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Dave and I took a trip down to Ocean City this past weekend for the Ocean Pines Golf Tournament that he played in with his dad. We stayed with his parents who have the most gorgeous beach house right on the water (SEE PICTURES BELOW).

As you can see, the view is incredible from Dave's parents' back deck. Dave played the first round of the tournament Friday morning and I drove down after work with Sampson to support my hubby.

My family

Dave and I

Dave's parents' back deck

View from their back deck

Dave and his dad - The boys came in first place in their entire fleet. I was so proud of them both.

Dave putting on the 18th hole - You've gotta love the focus :-)Want to know the best part of the entire trip? I GOT TO DRIVE THE GOLF CART ON THE LAST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT. I would highly recommend it. :-)

EARLY FATHER'S DAY DINNER

My parents will be away at Emerald Isle on Father's Day this year so we decided to celebrate it a little early by taking my dad to the Steakhouse in Edgewater. It's one of my dad's favorite restaurants. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DAD! You're the best!

My Dad, Mom, Me, and Dave

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

For Mother's Day this year, we took a drive across the Bay Bridge to Harris' Crabhouse with my mom, dad, and Aunt Millie. The cream of crab soup was to die for and the view was incredible! I couldn't have asked for a better mom and I'm so happy we were able to spend the day together.

My mom and I

My dad, mom, me, and Dave - As you can tell, it was extremely windy by the bay

Later that day, Dave and I spent time with Matt, Stacey, and our nieces Blake and Josie! We love these girls to death and have such a nice time when we see them.

SEAN AND LINDSAY'S WEDDING DAY!

The big day finally arrived for Sean and Lindsay! The beautiful couple got married on the beach in Topsail Island, NC. The ceremony was very touching and Dave and I were so proud to be a part of this special day.

Lindsay, Sean, me, and Dave

Lindsay and I while she was getting ready. She was such a stunning bride!
Dave and I at the reception
Beach house where Sean and Lindsay had the reception and rehearsal dinner

SEAN AND LINDSAY'S REHEARSAL DINNER

Sean and Lindsay had their rehearsal dinner at a beautiful beach house in Topsail Island, NC. Here are a few pictures from the evening:

Lindsay and I

Dave and I

OCEAN CITY HALF MARATHON

Dave and I ran the Ocean City Half Marathon this past Saturday along with Geez (Dave's dad) and Doug (Dave's brother). The weather was absolutely perfect for the race. Here are some pictures from the race:

Dave and I at the finish line (My finishing time was 2:00 and Dave finished at 1:48)

From Left: Charlie, Sara, Mama Bahr, Alice, Doug, me, and Dave From Left: Alice, Doug, Geez, me, and Dave

LINDSAY'S BACHELORETTE PARTY!

The bride-to-be and I before her bachelorette party in D.C.

Pammy, Lindsay, and I

From left: Stacie, Shannon, Maria, Bella, Lindsay, Pam, Maddie, Andrea, Jessie, and I Our limo
Outside of Lotus Lounge in DC
Pammy and I

MY PUPPY AND I BEFORE LEAVING FOR LINDSAY'S BACHELORETTE PARTY

LINDSAY'S BRIDAL SHOWER

I hosted Lindsay's bridal shower today at the Tidewater Colony Clubhouse in Annapolis. Lindsay and Sean are getting married in North Carolina on the beach on May 2 so I opted for a beach-themed shower.

Lindsay (the bride) and I

Hershey's beach-wrapped candy bars with Lindsay and Sean's names as party favors.

The best part - the mighty dessert table - it included cake, red velvet cupcakes, dark chocolate almonds, brownies, and seashell cookies.

I got Lindsay's cake from a place across the Bay Bridge called 'Peace of Cake'. They also made mine and Dave's wedding cake. Lindsay's cake was chocolate with white chocolate filling and buttercream icing. The cake was also trimmed with white chocolate seashells and crushed up graham crackers to represent sand.

Lindsay is definitely loved by her friends and family. Look at all those gifts!

The food - sandwich platters, chips, queso, veggie platters, fruit platters, cheese, bbq, potato salad and dip. YUMMY!

LESLIE'S BABY SHOWER

My mom, Aunt Nancy, and I ventured down to Harrisonburg, VA for my cousin Matt's wife, Leslie's baby shower. She's due in a little over a month and is so adorable.

Leslie and I
My Grammy and I

My mom and I

I was very excited because I won both baby games at the shower. The first game involved cutting a string and whoever came closest to estimating Leslie's waist size won. It's kind of mean to the mommy-to-be, but it was fun for everyone else. :-) The second game involved unscrambling baby words. The problem with winning 2 out of 2 baby games is your family automatically assumes you are ready for a baby. YIKES!

Megan, Aunt Tootie, and I

My mom and I

Megan and I

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Can you tell that candy is the way to my heart?

Dave and I had the best Valentine's Day. We went to dinner at Timbuktu and he gave me the most beautiful Tiffany and Company bracelet along with a huge box of Russell Stover's chocolates.