A Gorgeous Sunday Roadtrip!

It's an absolutely gorgeous day here!

So me, Mom and Mrs. G got in the car and took a mini-roadtrip!

Our first stop was Kennebunkport, Maine.

The water was gorgeous, we stopped by the Bush compound and did lots of shopping!

And we had the best lunch ever! Clam chowder and lobster rolls! YUM!

Next up....Portsmouth, New Hampshire to see USS Albacore!

We were the only people touring the submarine...so we took lots of goofy pictures!

I hope everyone is enjoying this fabulous Sunday!

Boston Tourist

I've always loved Boston. And by Boston I mean Fenway Park, bars in Fanueil Hall, and seeing live performances in the Theater District. But today I actually did the most touristy thing in Boston - The Freedom Trail! Two and a half miles of history!

Our first stop was the Charlestown Navy Yard. We explored the USS Constitution, Museum and USS Cassin Young.

Navy or Marines?

After Betty got her Navy fix...I spotted a sign that said "Marine Barracks." Of course I needed a picture! After I snapped a quick picture a man asked me if I had an interested in the barracks...I told him my husband is a Marine..and he offered to give us a mini-tour. I found out that it is actually the oldest Marine barracks in the country!

After a quick lunch we jumped back on the Freedom Trail. Our next stop - The North End! We saw Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Old North Church, Paul Revere statue, and shared a huge canoli at Mike's Pastry! The most touching thing we saw was the Memorial Garden...there was a blank dog tag for every person lost in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

Next was the part of Boston I'm really familiar with - Fanueil Hall. All my favorite bars are here! We went to Union Oyster House, saw the Holocaust Memorial and took super touristy pictures with Ben Franklin (and yes, I paid him to pose with me!)

Our next stops were Old City Hall, King's Chapel Burying Ground, Sam Adams and John Hancock's graves, State House and Boston Common!

The tour ended 2.5 miles away from where we started....so we had to walk all the way back to meet the train! Needless to say my feet are killing me! The weather has been so crappy, I can't stop sneezing and sniffling...but I had so much fun in the city today...so it was totally worth it!

Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Why is it that Monday through Friday d-r-a-g but the weekend flies by. I swear the twenty-four hour rule doesn't apply to weekends...the universe knows that people are having fun so time is magically shortened. So, to the universe...please stop, I really like weekends!

You can add this weekend to the list of "great weekends." Friday night was supposed to be girls night, but it ended up being a group thing. And it was awesome. Ten of us went to the hibachi and had some good laughs and a lot of fun. Our chef of the night who calls himself Bob was awesome...and I've never seen so much rice in my life. Ten people sure can eat a lot of rice. I swear I had a large order all to myself.

The fun didn't end when we left the restaurant. My new friend Stephanie came over, so I chilled a bottle of wine...or three. Danny and Justin got some beer...and then the Gambizzles came! We stayed up all night drinking wine and chit-chatting. Three bottles of wine, thirty-six beers later, and a failed attempt to make the guys walk Justin home...it was finally time for bed.

Saturday morning the Gambizzle's had to be up early for a photoshoot. I couldn't believe it...but Miley actually let us sleep past 10:00. HOLY CRAP! And thank goodness for that...I wasn't feeling very human-like when I finally did get up. I think I took a long shower at 11 and then refused to get dress until 1. My head was pounding. It was definitely one of those "never-drinking-again" type of days.

Except we planned to go to the winery for dinner. It was probably a good thing it was closed for the night. Instead we went to Front Street Brewery...not for the beer, but for the amazing nachos! The four of us really showed our "old age" when we decided not to go bowling...but watch Toy Story 3 instead. So, that's how we spent our Saturday night. And I must say....I kinda loved it!

I didn't know Bojangles was a North Carolina place. We spent a good portion of our weekend talking about the "best kept secret" and how they should "share the goodness." The four of us had breakfast there this morning..and we were so under dressed. That's right...under dressed at a fast food place!! It's apparently the happening place to be after church.

While the guys played Black Ops (Danny can't wait for Christmas, he just had to rent the game....) me and Marie went on base. I think it's insane that things don't open until 11AM in the south. So, we paid Katie a little visit! It was nice to have a little girl time and just hangout. And I must say...I'm getting so excited for Katie's wedding. I can't believe it's a little over six weeks away!

And now...it's Sunday. I hate that the "daily-grind" starts on Sunday for us now. I also hate that I took one picture this weekend. I have zero proof that the Gambizzle's were even here! So, you know what that means? We are just going to have to do it again!

Edit: Just an FYI - Bojangles was founded in Jacksonville.

New Season, New Layout

The ever lovely Mrs. Gambizzle gave my blog another great make-over today! She used some of our engagement pictures, wedding pictures and a trash the dress picture in the header! I love it! And I have a signature now! Make sure you grab the new button too!

Thank you Mrs. Gambizzle! I know I tell you all the time, but you really are the best!

Gambizzle Jewels GIVEAWAY!

As you know, Mrs. Gambizzle is one of my bloggy bestie! Not only is a she a great blogger she is also super talented. She makes great blog layouts (like mine!) and she makes beautiful jewelery. I am the proud owner of Gambizzle Jewels earrings, necklaces and bracelets...and I love them all!

Now it's  your chance to bring one of these beauties home! With the help of Mrs. Gambizzle, I'll be giving away not one, not two...but three pieces of jewelery. These pieces are from the "Earthy" collection. All of the collections are available at her new store http://gambizzlejewels.storenvy.com/. Please be sure to check out all of her jewelery!

Here's what up for grabs!

 First Place

 The first necklace is made with real stones, jasper, turquoise and various other stuff.

Second Place

The second necklace is Shell and I LOVE it. It's on a chocolate brown cord.

 Third Place

The earrings are dyed shell cut into the shape of a peace sign.

Giveaway is open to everyone (no anonymous comments.) Each comment must include your e-mail address. Giveaway closes on September 7th at 11:59PM

How to Enter:
1) Be a follower of my blog (Leave one comment)
2) Be a follower of Gambizzle Jewels (leave one comment)
3) Like Gambizzle Jewels on Facebook (leave one comment)
4) Tweet this giveaway, leave the URL of JUST the tweet, ONCE DAILY (leave one comment per tweet)
5) Blog this giveaway (leave two comments)
6) Buy something from Gambizzle Jewels (leave five comments)

There will be three winner, the top 3 commenters win! Any questions...just ask!

Thanks again to Mrs. Gambizzle! Please be sure to check out her store and to become a proud owner of some of her lovely jewels!

You Know Who I Love?

I can name ten reasons why I love her

1) Her signature? My idea! 

2) She didn't laugh TOO hard when I thought her last name was really Gambizzle

3) She has three totally cute puppies!

4) Like my layout, button AND header? Yep, all her! She's super talented!

5) She e-mails me back...right away!

6) We have BIG PLANS for our blogs. 

7) Her layout changed (almost) everyday..keeps me on my toes!

8) Her hubby is in the Navy. Gotta love our Armed Forces!

9) She takes goofy-faced pictures

and finally

10) She's having an AWESOME giveaway right now.

Featuring

Be sure to go to Mrs. Gambizzle's blog and enter her giveaway..make sure you tell her I sent you!

As if ONE giveaway wasn't enough

There is still plenty of time to enter mine! A $60 gift certificate to CSN stores! Link is up top!

And don't forget to join the fun!

Summer Essentials Swap!