bachelorette weekend for Kristen

One of my closest friends for the past 18 years, Kristen, is getting married on August 30th and I had the honors of planning her bachelorette party, which was last weekend. We rented a big beach house (in Lincoln City); about ten of us girls came and had an amazing time with Kristen before she gets married! Here are just a couple of pictures...we did several fun things--one of them included going crabbing which was definitely a humorous experience we will never forget! I am so thankful for such a sweet and genuine friendship, and so excited to be a part of the wedding!

my hair still smells like campfire

WE LOVE CAMPING!! There's something about the camping food, campfires, relaxing and reading books, getting cozy, and oh the outhouse! Last weekend Jeff and I camped with our friends, Justin and Jess, at Timothy Lake up by Mt. Hood. The weather was wonderful, and it was so nice to escape to the stress-free wilderness. Our camp site was right near the lake and the water was so warm! Our biggest surprise was how much Chloe (our 12 lb. dog) LOVED to swim! She was tentative at first, but once Justin jumped in she was soon diving in after him! We were proud. :-) Jeff and Justin exercised their manliness while attempting to spear crawfish in the lake with wood sticks they carved themselves...definitely entertaining! Sometimes a weekend of macaroni and cheese, breakfast burritos, and top ramen can be a truly wonderful thing...