Who is ready for another school year??!!

I am!! Today is the first day of the fall 2012 semester and I couldn't be more excited! I always love this time of year. Fall is coming soon, I get to meet my new students, and it is a fresh new start;) I feel blessed every day to have a job I love so much. I can't wait for many more years of this! Happy fall start, everyone!

Family visitors and a night out with Kim and Dave!

Mike and I got some FL visitors on Thursday! After a wonderful week of me going back to work, Dad and Lori made a pit-stop at our place on their way from DC to AC! Even though it was a short visit, it was a great one!! Then, mom came back for another fun two days!! Mom, I love having you here. I feel SO lucky to have you as not only my mom, but as my best friend!!! Last night, we met Dave and Kim (7 months preggers!!) at Cazbar in B-more. What a fun place!! We ate delish food and watch a belly dancer. We love our times with you both! See you soon for Eagles season!!!

Dinners with great friends!

This week is off to a good start because we got to spend both Monday and Tuesday nights with great friends! Monday, we met Amy and Allen at The Grilled Cheese Company for dinner. Yum! Always love seeing you two!

Tonight, we had time with Arik and Agnes at our place! Mike cooked a delicious meal and we all laughed and had an awesome night!! Thanks for the visit and Agnes, have the BEST year in JAPAN!!! So exciting!! Maybe the Finkbones will visit!!

Sisters weekend!!

Angie and I went to our second annual Jersey Shore weekend! First, we went to Sea Isle and stayed at our Inn. We went to the beach first and then hung out at the pool. We went to No Shower Happy Hour, and then the OD for the rest of the crazy night! Saturday, we went to my cousins' house, Gail and Reed, to nap and chill before another fun night! Gail threw a party, hosted by Maria Bello, for a charity in Haiti. We got to help with this amazing charity from the rooftop of the Revel casino, poolside!! After the party, we went to the HQ nightclub and hung out VIP style!! We felt famous;) Then, today we went to the beach with my cousins and drove home to MD. It was a wonderful trip!! Already excited for next years' trip!

Fun in the Sun with Nina and Soli!

LOVE you girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't posted in far too long!

Let's see...a busy, amazing August... First and foremost, my girl Jessy moved back to MD!! Welcome home, lovie!! We had an awesome dinner with some of our close friends to welcome Jessy home and to congratulate her on becoming a Rabbi! It was a fabulous night and I can't wait for many, many more!

Then, some other amazing people moved home!! I know I posted about them before, but having Rian, Lisa, and Grady (and baby-to-be) around is a real treat! I love time with them!

Kurt and Erica (welcome home also, Erica!) took us boating again in Annapolis! We always love our trips with them...it was a perfect day and brave Kurt even let Mike drive the boat!!! Fun times!

Mike and I met mom, Chaz, and Angie in DC to see Ralph conduct at a Navy event. I was so happy that dad and mom were able to come and felt good! Ralph was truly magical to watch...his commanding presence! SO cool!! We also went for a yummy Mexican meal and then to Arlington! My grandpa is burried there, so we visited....I was finally able to introduce him to my husband....it was very special.

Hope, Reg, and baby Kenzy also came for a fun visit!! We loved our time with them, as always!! Hope was my college roommate and we have been SO good at staying in touch and super close! I LOVE that we both make equal effort to visit each other at least two times a year...once in our neck of the woods, and once in theirs. It is so nice that after ALL these years, we still care just as much as we did then;) Thanks for such a wonderful time!!!

This week, Mike took me down to OC! We always have the best time! We went to the beach, the pool, yummy restaurants, the boardwalk, in the photobooth, surfing, and to the bars. It was a great trip!! Nice seeing Rob, too~~ LOVED it all!

One more shout out...Heather opened her brand new store...bigger and better (although I hate saying better, because it has always been ridiculously amazing)....in Marlton Crossing, which is a KILLER location!! The opening was fantastic and I could not be happier for my girl!!!