Billy Joel Under the Stars

A wonderful evening under the stars with friends, food and fun. What a perfect friday night. Sara, David, Tracy, Jeremy and Brian and I went to Symphony on the Prairie and listend to the music of Billy Joel. It was super fun.

We all brought a side dish to share and our own fried chicken. It was such a grown up picnic. The ladies played a game of uno waiting for concert to start. I really enjoyed it and I hope we can go again sometime soon or at least next summer.

The Uptown Girls :)

July Dining Bakers Dozen

Back at the Beginning. July Dining Dozen is officially made its half way point. Well June was really the half way point but we are back and the beginning with hosts. Sara and David were the first to host in January and they hosted July. It was super festive. It was a luau. Complete with grass skirt around the food table, Hawaiian themed meal, and the most adorable fish bowl drinks. Just a typical Sunday evening dinner.... (the sara's being festive)

(Look at the fishbowls...complete with nerds in the bottom and swedish fish!)

It was also a special treat because Mr. Cole joined us. So really we were the Dining Bakers Dozen.

The weather was nice so we played corn hole and bocce ball after dinner. Who knew elizabeth was a secret bocce ball champion…she kicked everyone’s butt. Thanks Sara and David for starting this wonderful monthly dinner club and thanks for great dinner. Next month is Tracy and Jeremy….oh what will it be? The suspense is killing me.

4 years and still going

Brian and I celebrated our 4th anniversary on Thursday. It is amazing to think that we have been married for 4 years already. Time really flies. We recieved alot of nice cards, phone calls and facebook notes wishing us a happy anniversary.

We have started the tradtion of going someplace for dinner that we have never been before.

1st - Mitchells Fish Market

2nd - Bonefish Grill (we had been there before though...we just like it)

3rd - The Hamilton (quaint little restaurant in downtown Noblesville.

This year we went to Petersons.

It was very good and the atmosphere was quiet and romantic. We both had the best steaks we had ever had. My martini was so strong I couldnt finish it, but all in all it was a wonderful evening.

Thanks to my husband for being my best friend and for a great 4 years. Can't wait to see where we will be and where we will go on our 5 year.

Deck Addition

On Saturday, My friend/co-worker Bret and his family came to our house for a little deck construction. Bret did the construction and Brian assisted. My job was to entertain Sara his wife and his two daughters Sophie and Brenna. Of course I had the best job! We went to the mall and the park. We had a great time! The boys were stuck doing the physical labor.

It looks great! Thanks Stallcops for a fun and productive Saturday!

Now Brian and I have to decide to either add railing or benches, etc....aaahh the life of a homeowner!

No Doubt/Paramore Concert

Yep, you read that right. The same girl who went to the New Kid Concert also went and rocked out to Mad Girl Music at the No Doubt/Paramore Concert. Needless to say the group I was with was by far the most "normal" group there. I am sure the other people were really nice they were just a bit odd looking.

Anyway the concert was amazing. I started listening to Paramore when I got the Twilight soundtrack (yeah i know i am crazy) and I really like them. As far as No Doubt I just know the radio hits. Well it was by far one of the best concerts I have ever been too. The crowd was into it. The music was great, Gwen Stephani was so nice to the crowd and she sounded amazing. It was really fun to see 25,000 people jumping at the same time...we looked like an ocean. We went in celebration of Lindsays Birthday! I know she enjoyed it.

So if anyone has a chance to go to it...I highly recommend. Enjoy some pictures!

Funny Email

Usually my posts are something brian and I did or our house or something...but this one is just an email forward I got yesterday from Kim. My love of weddings and a good laugh make this hilarous (at least to me)

Enjoy!


Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing coulddampen her excitement -- not even her parent's nasty divorce. Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear and would bethe best-dressed mother- of-the-bride ever! A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father's new young wife had bought the exact same dress as her mother! Jennifer asked her father's new young wife to exchange it,but she refused. Absolutely not, I look like a million bucks in this dress,and I'm Wearing it,' she replied..

Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, 'Never mind sweetheart. I'll get another dress. After all, it's your special day.' A few days later, they went shopping and did find another gorgeous dress. When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, 'Aren't you going to return the other dress? You really don't have another occasion where you could wear it. Her mother just smiled and replied, 'Of course I do, dear.I'm wearing it to the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.'

NOW I ASK YOU - IS THERE A WOMAN OUT THERE, ANYWHERE, WHO WOULDN'T ENJOY THIS STORY?

More "fake" Art

More Fake Art...haha...I cant stop using the projector from my mom's school for art projects. I am thrifty when it comes to decor and sometimes picky that combined with my lack of patience is a reciepe for disaster :) When I decide I want something on a wall....I NEED IT NOW. So painting them myself has become my latest quick fix. This picture might be my favorite so far. It is upstairs in our hallway of our two story entry. Hope you like it!

Happy Anniversary Sara and David

Happy 1 year Anniversary to Sara and David Glenn! I cant believe a year has passed! What a fun weekend in Bloomigton we all had. So fun to be a part of your special day.

An empty House

My Aunt Pat and Nancy just left our house after being here for about 5 days. They stay with us when they come in town from North Carolina. Although I still keep a pretty normal schedule when they are here I really feel lonely when they leave. I'm trying to be productive today and do laundry and keep busy so I dont notice how quiet the house is.

Thanks for coming AP and Nancy! always fun to see you!

June Dining Dozen

Sorry for being so behind on the posts.

Dining Dozen in June was awesome. The only thing that was missing was Sara and David otherwise it was absolutely perfect! We even had a couple visitors... Jordan and Cole! It lasted from about 12 to 12 at the Sideners glorious backyard. We swam, drank, played games, broke diving boards, ate until we were sick and laughed! It was so much fun...the best summer day anyone could ask for . Thanks again to Laura and Chad for being such great hosts. Thanks to Laura's parents for lending us their home for 12 hours. Enjoy the pictures!

New Kids Concert

aaahhh....I felt like I was 10 again. As you know from an earlier post...I won 2 tickets to see New Kids on the Block. What I didn't know at the time was that Jesse McCartney was the opening act! extra awesome.

I wasnt sure what to expect...would they be terrible, would it be boring? NO and NO. It was so fun, Lindsay and I danced for the entire 2 hours, the old songs were fun, the new songs were pretty good and the show was very entertaining. Needless to say I would actually pay to go again. SO MUCH FUN!

Poor blog

I feel like i have neglected our poor blog lately. I do have some updates to make very soon....New kids concert (awesome) June Dining Dozen (also awesome) and I am sure there will be more. I hope everyone had a really great and safe 4th of July.