is it that time already?

Summer has pretty much rocked...and I'm quite sad to see it go. Well, it isn't gone yet; but I do have to go back to work soon, which means bye-bye vacay. I've actually been quite busy this summer, and I've had LOTS of good times. :)

I kicked off the summer with a bbq at the house. Timmy finally got his new (and very expensive) bbq and he was really excited to start the grilling! Here's a pic of those of us left at the end of the night! Happy-ness all around! Since then, we've had several bbq's. Tim and I are loving being hosts for things like this, and most of all I just love having people over!

Let's see....then Pea came from the east to visit. It was SO good to see her. I cannot believe I didn't take any pics from our mini-trip to L.A. with ALL my girls together. Ugh. BUT, bff's buddy, L, took an amazing pic of me being a drunken pirate. Oh, the shenanigans in Venice!

not the most attractive pic..but entertaining to say the least.

We went camping up at Donner earlier this summer also. My girlie girls came up for the trip, and most of the boys came too. It was quite the lazy weekend, which was completely ok in my book. The boys attempted to go fishing; but there were no fishies biting that day. K's doggie, Ducky, was cracking us up trying to dig holes EVERYWHERE!

how cute is she?!?
and here is the super deep hole the cutie dug!

Tim and I took a weekend and went to SLO and Monterey with my parentals. It was a very quick, but fun trip! We went to Hearst Castle (second time for me, first time for the familia). I love going there and seeing all the intricate details. So beautiful!

Mister and me taking a break from the heat.

beautiful view!

my bro-dude, being amazing silly, as usual!

I got to visit bff again for her birthday!! A weekend in Catalina was exactly the way to kick off the big 2-7. The sand, sea, and sun....and too many umbrella drinks to count!! So fun!!

bestie and me

Last night I went out with the Mack ladies to 58 Degrees and Counting. Such a cute place! I valet parked for the first time ever...made me feel super important. :)

I also began my training for the half marathon, and I've stuck with it! I'm currently on week 7...I seriously didn't think I'd make it this far. In the past 6 weeks, I have walked over 100 miles! I'm pretty shocked...let's hope I can keep motivated when work begins again!

Tim and I will be going up to Tahoe for a much needed break before my school year starts next Monday. Fishing and resting will be on the agenda...and maybe some sun? All in all it's been a great time off, and I'm pretty sad to see it go. But lots to look forward to in the coming months!