Zaehringers visit Labor Day weekend 8/30-9/1/14

The Zaehringers came for a visit minus Brent...he stayed home and built a new 4 season deck onto the house.  Zaehringers arrived later Friday night so we had pizza and watched a movie so we would be all rested up for our visit to Chicago on Saturday.  We took the train to the city and visited the Bean and took a stroll through the city with our ending destination being the Children's Museum at Navy Pier.  What a fantastic children's place!!  It was on the second floor of the building on the pier.  Next to the museum was a botanical place.  It looked beautiful through the glass...they were preparing for a wedding so we were not allow to enter. After a long day at the museum we headed back home for a nice cool swim!! 

Sunday the kids helped me all day at our Annual Merrillville Animal Hospital Garage Sale.  It was from 9-3 but I had to get there at 5am to help get everything out.  Stephen, Sean and the Zaehringers grilled and served hot dogs and cold water for $1.00 each.  And of course the kids got to help with the kittens we had on display.  It was a very warm day to we had to take them into the air conditioned building about every hour!

Monday we got up and did a little swimming in the rain and the Zaehringers headed home!  It was so good seeing them!!

Toga Party 8/23/14

Party Toga Style 2014 was picked as the theme for this get together!! Not the traditional style Toga-all the togas were a different color or a print! We watched many Youtube videos on how to tie our togas!!! We had some fabulous food, yummy jell-o and pudding shots, a beer bong and ended the night with Cards Against Humanity! A fantastic evening loaded with crazy fun!! What should the theme be for the next party???

White Sox Game 8/19/14

Date night with the hubby at a White Sox game-5 rows up behind the Sox dug out!! Couldn't of picked a more beautiful night!!!

 
 

Elisa's Bridal Shower in St. Louis 8/17/14

The wedding day is rapidly approaching!!! Oct 3 2014..but on this Sunday we had Elisa Renee's bridal shower. Her mother and sister did a fantastic job planning out everything making the shower exciting and beautiful! Im so glad I got to be part of this important day!! These are just a few of the pictures taken!!!

Sarah last full day at the Merrillville Animal Hospital 8/15/14

I actually trained Sarah to replace me when I moved to CT and now we are saying good bye to her. 


We will miss you tons Sarah!! Good luck with your new job!!

Bears football 8/14/14

Pre season game Bears vs Jacksonville with a little tail gating and a whole lot of football!!

Beach Time 8/9/14

After work on Saturday we headed to the beach.  We met Stephens friend Tony and his friends whom live just blocks from the beach.  We didn't have the jet ski this time, but we had lots of beer, a beer bong, good grilled food and lots of exciting people!!  We partied into the night!  Probably our last beach day for the year!!!

Kambryes Visit 7/31/14-8/8/14

Im so happy that Kambrye Rennee Atchison is comfortable traveling by Amtrak...just means we will get to see her more often. She came up our way and spent a week with us! We had lots of exciting adventures-swim parties, girls day, nails done, Family Day at Praxair,  White Sox game, the Fair, watching Sarah Denton and Brandon Denton perform, shopping, we tried the beach but were rained on, put her to work at the Animal Hospital, spent time with Alexis and Lisa and tons of hibachi and sushi!!! Love ya Kam! Cant wait till your next visit!

513..Night out with friends 7/28/14

Stephen and I met up with some friends at a local pub called 513!  We hadn't seen Rashad or Christina since we moved back so it was one of those "shot" nights!!!  Had a great time with great friends!

Bix Weekend in Iowa 7/26/14-7/27/14

I was not able to make it back on Friday night for the Jr. Bix, but my twin nieces ran the race well. Grandpa and Grandma are always there to support. 

Selfie just before the race started

Before the race

After the race

Saturday morning Braxton, Melisa Wassmer Zaehringer and I got up and ready for the Bix. Stephen Dale Johnson, Richard Wassmer and Karen Wassmer were there to take pictures and support us. This was the 40th anniversary of the race so they expected a lot of people...didn't hear what the numbers were though. With Braxton, we ended up just running the quick Bix which was plenty for me!! So excited we got to see some old friends celebrating at the Bix later that night.

I forgot, Boyfriend had his teeth cleaned Friday 7/25/14.  He was a grumpy old man and wasn't very happy with me.  He traveled well to Iowa and enjoyed all the attentions from everyone!!









Before we went home we had to stop by my favorite place to eat...Sanchos!  I always get a double serving of Chili Conqueso!!! We had the Zaehringers, Graverts and the Wassmers stop by for a unforgettable lunch!!!

Phyllis Moving Day 7-19-14

Friday night after work Stephen and I headed 6 hours down to Farmington, MO to help Phyllis move. She had most of the house packed up so we loaded the whole house and a barn into a moving truck, a covered trailer and two uncovered trailers. We worked all day and filled a 50ft garbage bin full to the top!  We couldn't of done it without everyone's helps!! Thanks tons!! Cody Courter, Stephen Dale Johnson, Phyllis D. Courter, Kevin Schramek