Memorial Day in the Mud

Little did I know that when I started the day in my cute little top and shorts that in just a few short hours, I'd be up to my ankles in mud, soaked in rain but having the BEST TIME ever!

Ally hosted her annual Memorial Day barbecue and Olympics. I missed last year and there was NO way that I was gonna miss this one!

Tipsy Mermaid

It was my turn to host the monthly get-together and I crafted a signature drink, well, I may have not created it, but I did look for a drink on google that was heavy on the rum. 

I was not disappointed in the Tipsy Mermaid!

Lunch with the Ladies

Since we're not able to see each other at work all the time, we have been loving the monthly brunches and lunches. Anita's turn this month!

Ladies who Brunch

Holiday Brunch

 

Dinner with Work Friends

 After work, we went to Lockside Grill in Chesapeake. Always a blast with these ladies.

Valerie and Sheree....         Me and Ally

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Me and April...   April, Val, Sheree, Shannon, Me and Ally...  Val and Sheree

New Years Day Hike

So, after a heavy brunch with Ally, Val, Jason and Cole-- it was decided that we should go take a hike to work off some of the food. First Landing State Park is a few minutes drive from our house and we decided to go and take one of the 5 mile hikes.

First Landing State Park is near the site of the first landing of Christopher Newport on 26 April 1607 as they established the first colony in Jamestown. The part is toughly 2900 acres.

So much beauty in one place! Even a swamp looks amazing here!

Val, Ally and I decided to hide in the woods from Jason and Val's son Cole to "scare" them, which started a domino effect of "scares" on the trail for the next 2 hours!

We just had to stop right here and take a moment to appreciate the view. It's insane to believe that this is just a few minutes drive from the house. 

Ah, Jason and Val make such great hike companions. Always up for a photo. Thanks Ally for taking!!

Sittin on the Dock of the Bay

Enjoyed some girl time with Valerie, Sheree and Ally at a dock near Ally's house on Broad Bay. It's absolutely amazing to sit down here with a nice glass of gin and tonic and wait for the sun to set through the clouds. We used my iPhone to take some pics using Sheree's flip flips o prop it up on a chair and then I leaned UNDER the dock to get a shot of their feet dangling from the dock in black and white. So much fun with these guys!

Drinks with Friends