busy bee.

this post should pretty well answer the text messages, phone calls, emails, fbook messages and nice notes that i have not really responded to regarding my recent whereabouts (i am really bad at that sometimes...).  i will admit, that i have been a bit mia from the group that i normally spend time with (ok and by that i mean apt 205 and a few others) but for good reasons. gary is still in town for his surgery and recovery, the marrieds wanted to hang out, it is a holiday, the weather has been great for running, and i just needed some adventures.
* went to wy to get fireworks.  this is what half of $1,500 worth of big boy sparklers looks like.

it was a little out of control. but you tell gary, a pyromaniac (who is hopped up on major narcotic pain killers) that it is "buy one get one free"- it is a little difficult to have a rational shopping trip. but we were already all the way there... why not.

i found 36 inch sparklers. fantastic. these little kiddos had a blast. they were so cute. and there was no mass destruction of property or people. it was a successful evening.

* spent 6 hours in a river fly fishing with my own brad pitt. it was so much fun. but the aftermath? not so much.

i got my first real real sunburn and i pretty much hate life (we used SPF 85. trust me, he may have a body builder physique, but you do NOT want to see the havoc that the sun had on z's back. stupid sunscreen.) and i couldn't find my camera, so i was not able to get any real pictures of the trip. but z and i had a grand ol time. he is pro (for real. his fanny pack is legit.) and his patience and skills wore off on me. i am excited to go again on our trip in the fall...it will be better without all the bugs. camping, flannel, wellies, fly fishing, fairview, and friends? it will be heavenly.

oh and we got these super hip mosquito repellent bracelets. which is marketing code for plastic thingy doused in citronella. we almost passed out on the ride down from the overwhelming smell. but they did their job as far as the squitos go.

* went to the drive in movie. captain america was fun and transformers was a great nap (don't worry..i had already seen it at the midnight premiere). double features are a little difficult for me. i get antsy or tired. so sleepy sleep snuggly buggly time it was.

we loaded up b's truck with air mattresses, treats, blankets and pillows (can you tell that he was really excited for the cuddling that would ensue? either that or captain america.).  you would not believe the bed that spud made for us. he has this down to a science. spud and katie are die hard drive in movie people. i was blown away by their preparation and knowledge of how to create the perfect movie night. 

they really are pretty adorable. it was more like katie and i were on a date just watching those two.

told ya. 

homosexuals? nope. just best friends and sweet men. 

we had 2 slumber parties in 1 weekend. it was like living together all over again. perfect.

the week has begun, everything on my body is burning and itching, i have a ton of books to read, and more fun plans. and while conditions are not exactly ideal, it is really nice having my parents back in the states. i was able to have a long chat with my dad last night and it made me so happy. 

i love summer.