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Urban Flats is Phenomenal. Delicious. Different. Fun. Wow.
I can't wait to go back~
Thanks, Ladies! Your company was even better than the food. And the food was to. die. for.

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I love summertime. I love doing chores and don't mind a few errands, either. Everything seems so much more managable when the sun shines and I dont have to use an alarm clock! :)

Thursday, I woke up and went to the spin class at 5:45... felt great all day. Then I went to CPR training. I am certified for 2 years. I feel more comfortable teaching when I have this renewed every so often... Then I went to see my precious newest neighbor, Lillian. She is already noticably bigger, and is only 3 weeks old today! I love holding her, she is perfect.

Yesterday was a great day... I had the morning with my hubby and it was just wonderful. Then, I squeezed in my bathing suit, grabbed a "pool bag" and headed to Woodstock to get some sun! It was a blast, and the weather was perfect! What a relaxing way to spend a day... It was Katie's first official day of summer, so we kicked it off in grand style! :)

Today, Diana and I walked to Mimi's (4.4 miles round trip) for some breakfast... delicious! It was another sunny morning, so we ate outside! Lots of fun, and great to catch up with her.
I came home, took Grace on some errands, she got brushed and walked, then guess what!! I signed us up for Netflix! (Yes, that is right, we are JUST now getting Netflix!) I can not wait until the first two movies get here! I figured chick flicks are a fantastic solution to evenings when Erik closes the golf course and doesnt get home until 10pm!! This evening, while the boys play poker, I am headed to Urban Flats for dinner with Mandy and Allison H. I am looking forward to it, it has been a while since I have seen them.... I am excited about the place, never been, but heard it is delicious! I will let you know!

Tomorrow, I am going to get this place in order... and probably take a nap when Erik gets home from work. Then we are grilling out! (Maybe I can talk him into eating on the patio!!) I love our grill dates, they are so fun! Hope your weekend is going as wonderfully as mine....

Well....

So, the Braves won Saturday, it was an awesome night! We were under the covered part, so we didnt get rained on, which is good because IT POURED that night! We went to Maggiano's before hand, and as always, it was delicious! Sunday was fun, even though it was drizzling that morning, the four of us got to golf before Shawna and Chuck were Alabama bound. The Memorial Day party was a blast at the Kennedy's. Jeanine looks soooo stinking cute all pregnant!! It was great to see everyone- and it worked out well that they had tents set up on the patio.... the bottom dropped out of the sky that evening.... no worries, the boys still played cornhole. in. the. rain.

My hubby turned 29 on Monday. We celebrated low key. I had honey buns and a few little gifts for him when he woke up. Then we met Ryan, Kim, Liz, and Justin for lunch. Afterward, I took a nap, and we went to the farm with the Kennedy's, Jeremiah, and Grace that afternoon.... so much fun! Chili's topped off the night for dinner, and then we made our way back to Buford.

David and Leah got the house, it is awesome! I am so excited for them, they close later next month! Proof that good things come to those who wait! Cheers, you two... it is so great!

Tuesday marked my last official work day of the 2008-2009 school year. I am done. Officially in summermode, yahoooooooooooo!! I am joining my neighbor on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5:45 for the spin class at the gym. I am excited... looking forward to trimming back down this summer. Summer's here. I am ready. Let it begin!

Weekend of Fun

This weekend is not only Memorial Day weekend, but also my sweet Erik's birthday weekend. I invited Shawna and her hubby Chuck in town for the weekend. Shawna is a friend of Erik's from high school days... they live in Alabama. We are going to go to a Braves game tomorrow night and then golf Sunday morning before heading over to the Kennedy's Memorial Day party... cant wait. This will be my third and it is always a blast. I hope the weather is accomodating for our fun weekend plans! Monday will most likely be family celebration of Erik's birthday... should be fun!

Tuesday will be the last work day for us teachers in Gwinnett.... I can not believe it!
I am ready to indulge in the summer lifestyle.....

My brother and Sister in Law put an offer on a home in Michigan. He sent pics, it is GORGEOUS... keep your fingers crossed for them that it is accepted and they can get this fantastic place!

Happy Memorial Day to you and yours!

Prize Picture

Here is Erik's birthday treat, it was fun getting it all set up last night!!

Now off to the first of three teacher work days.....

Traditions....

As tradition has it for the Neikirk household, we give presents a bit early, especially if they are "good ones" and the surprise is too much to keep! So even though Erik's birthday is still a few days away, his gift is in the den, ready to be used... and it is fabulous! Click here to check it out. The stand is ready to be unloaded from the Explorer, but I must wait on his muscles to get that one up and running!! I will take and post pics when it is all ready!!

Another tradition for us is to go in the store for one thing, and come out with something even BETTER! For example... We went into the store for cat food- and came out with Grace. (The Humane Society was having an adoption day outside of the pet store, how could we resist her sweet face....) Also, we went out to buy frozen yogurt, and came home with a mattress- which, by the way, is FAN-didally-TASTIC! So it is no surprise really, that we went into Best Buy for a movie and came out with a TV to watch it on... now is it?! :)

Now, to clear our names from the "impulse purchaser" list... we have had the "BETTER" items in the back of our heads for a while, it just happens that we get them somewhat unexpectedly... and to me, that is fun. Isn't that what it is all about??

Another year down....

Today is the last day of school for the students... it is always so bittersweet. I have been so lucky with my class, they are truly a special bunch of kids! Just look at 'em...Today also marks a fun time of rejuvenation.... summertime relaxation here I come!!

GOOD NEWS!

I have two more days of work with my students this year... wow. Tomorrow is it. I have been so blessed with a fantastic class this year! I mean, I am always ready for summer, but it feels like this year just flew by!

Erik's special gift arrives today, I can hardly wait!

We have out of town guests coming this weekend, I am looking forward to the visit... we are going to a Braves game Saturday, golfing on Sunday, Memorial Day festivities, and my hubby's 29th birthday on Monday!! Tuesday will be my last work day of the school year, I can not wait!!
:)

Waiting on paint to dry, I mean, pictures...

I have been waiting for the majority of the pictures to surface from Lauren and Mike's wedding; however, it is taking longer than I had thought... so when they do, I will post. She was a GORGEOUS bride and everything was so perfect. It was beautiful, it was great to spend so much time with family... and you know I always love a reception! :)
I can not wait to see the Mr. and Mrs. when they return from the honeymoon....

This past week at work was awesome, it was my last full week of the school year, I CANT BELIEVE THAT! Only three more days with students.... and only 6 more days for me, total!
I have loved this class, what a spectacular group of kids! Monday is our class party and it is "Bring a Game to School Day"... should be a riot, I love days like this!

Thursday I was able to meet Elizabeth's baby girl, Lillian! She was precious and tiny and perfect! She was such a fantastic sleeper... that will come in handy! Elizabeth looked great and seemed so at peace and comfortable with everything. YAY for them!! Lillian was born on Lollie's wedding day!

Erik and I made a special birthday purchase for him... it arrives Tuesday and I am excited to see it!! I will post pictures when we get it! :) I think he is really excited about it!!

Friday, we cruised up to the lake and spent the night. My dad and his friend, Norm, are spending a "guys week" up there, so we crashed their party. It was a very nice Saturday... started with a cup of joe, relaxed, played scrabble, boated, fished, and ended with a steak dinner (YUMMMM) and a sun-down boat ride... FANTASTIC way to spend a Saturday! :)

Today, I am going to tidy up and catch up- and read my book club book! We are reading The American Wife. It should be a good one....

The Gift

OH! Want to see what we are giving Lauren and Mike?? SO CUTE- It is becoming my gift of choice to give... Obviously it will have their last name and their wedding year, but it is the same color scheme as this one.

Tomorrow I can say "Tomorrow Lollie's getting married!!!" EEK! It is finally here!! Tomorrow is the bridesmaids' luncheon, and I have the MOST PRECIOUS dress to wear! I could not find a pic online, so you will have to wait to see the pictures from the luncheon. I got it at The Loft, and it is gorgeous... my new favorite article. Here are two other things I purchased... I may wear the favorite dress for the luncheon and the rehearsal dinner, but if not, then I will wear this one:I am wearing this cute top for breakfast the day after the wedding... I love it, too! Lots of room for lots of breakfast!! ;)I am headed now to get things packed, situated, and ready... because tomorrow is a full day for both of us, and it starts early!! We will be staying in Roswell for the festivities all weekend... I love it, because I can share coffee in the mornings with my Momma, one of my most favorite things to do!! I hope you enjoy your weekend as much as I intend to enjoy mine!

*I will post pictures and details about the WHOLE weekend when I get back home! Get ready!