Project 365. Day Two-Oh-Nine: "Start the car, man!"...

...D.c. may talk big about how annoying she thinks the little mister is but, she's been had...




She likes him, allegedly.

Facts/Highlights:

1) Happy Shark Week! Chomp, chomp! (Highlight)
2) Took two big loads to the new 'plex (Fact)
3) I hate moving. (FACT)
4) People that make a career out of moving (i.e. Movers), obviously have never been to an amusement park or seen a Disney movie, or had a hug, EVER. (Fact)
5) Bout to go to bed (Highlight)
6) Test #3, Oral Evaluation, and Final all this week (Fact)
7) Only 4 more days of summer school (Highlight)
8) The process of moving makes a person wish they could be tel-o-ported to their Aunt's house in MN (Fact).
9) A person should turn on the car/AC within 30 secs of getting into the car or phrases such as, "start the car, man!" will fly out of one's mouth (Fact).


Dear Husband, You've done a fantastic job this weekend. I'm so very appreciative that you let me sprawl out on our new discounted area rug today to re-charge my batts while you unloaded an entire truckload of stuff. I guess yesterday's boxes wore me out more than I knew. Thanks for looking out for me even when it causes you more sweat. I love you more than you could know. Happy Monday! ....We're almost there...

Over and out.

Project 365. Day Two-Oh-Two: Life is as full as the mustache you're wearing...

I guess you could say my Uncle has a pretty full life. Ohhhhhhhhhhh! :) I hope you enjoyed that, Auntie Karen. Love that Uncle John of mine :)



Anyways, I've been studying all day for a spanish test so, I thought you should enjoy one of my favorite pics from MN. A little stachey, stache.

Lately, my brain has felt like a dryer with a bunch of tennis balls in it. Today, it's more like a dryer with tennis balls and a sombrero in it. Ole! (Happy Ole to you Auntie Karen!)

Between the packing, meds, school, etc. Jason and I have been juggling what seems to be flamming batones. Whew.

Life--you are a speedy one!

I hope you're enjoying either the slowness or speediness of your life right now. Remember, try to always find a few highlights in your day, no matter what the conditions !

Today's Highlights:

1) Finding out that Rachel (JBean) and Em D. are driving through the area and will be coming for an evening visit on Tuesday! Yay!!!
2) Packing progress being made (THANK-YOU Jason! You've done a really good job! I really appreciate it!)
3) Even though I have a test tomorrow, and a composition Tuesday, I don't have class Friday. Short week !
4) I'm mere minutes away from sleepy time !

Project 365. Day One-Sixty-Six: Goodbye MN...

A quick thank-you to Auntie Karen/Uncle John/Joe for an amazing trip to the great north. We can't thank-you enough and appreciate everything you all did--can't wait to come back ! We love you!

Off to the aeropuerto!

Project 365. Day One-Sixty-Three: A moment from Cami...

Out of Auntie Karen's family, she's the first to carry on a conversation with you, and likely to get the last word :)

Project 365. Day One-Sixty-Two: "Hey Boo-boo, have you seen my pic-ca-nic bask-it??"

Today's Highlights:

1) Breakfast w/ Joe @ Eddie May's.
2) Playing w/ a magnifying glass @ Uncle John's office.



3) Uncle John packing us the greatest hotel picnic basket EVER. "Oh my gah. This. Is. PHENOMINAL..."


4) Surprising Auntie Karen @ her office.
5) Sitting in the Legends Clubhouse @ Target Field for the Twins game. Thank-you Uncle John, it was awesome !!


6) Seeing a girl get proposed to @ the Twins game.
7) Seeing the Twins Win ! Yay!

Project 365. Day One-Sixty-One: A. Jacks...

Today's Highlights:

1) Relaxed morning w/ Auntie Karen
2) Meeting up w/ Uncle John for a late lunch/early dinner (linner)@ Holy Land (Dear Lebonese culture, thanks for having delicious food)
3) Going on a drive around the country w/ Auntie Karen and Uncle John--gorgeous!
4) Visiting the local apple orchard called Apple Jacks. SO FUN! Loved it, and loved looking around the little store w/ Auntie Karen (Mr. Ceramic Rooster, I look forward to introducing you to our kitchen)
5) Good visit time w/ Auntie Karen, Uncle John, and Joe
6) Watching Auntie Karen's favorite movie (The Majestic) w/ her while the boys and Tank fished
7) Having late night snacks together
8) Having Swayze snuggles at bedtime (Sorry, Auntie Karen)

Project 365. Day One-Sixty: Good Eats, and Sopping Wet Jeans...

Today's Highlights:

1) Spending the day w/ my favorite cousin, Joe
2) Getting to eat the world famous Juicy Lucy @ the 5.8 Club (who doesn't love a burger that oozes cheese?)
3) Going to the MOA (Mall of America) w/ Joe and crew
4) Riding the rides at MOA
5) Getting wetter than a fish swimming in the ocean on the Log Shoot (fault or not, I'm getting you back Joe. Consider this "the 'frisbee' incident of 2010")
6) Seeing the look on Auntie Karen's face upon Joe's explanation of my sopping wet clothes
7) Another delicious meal via Uncle John and Auntie (AWE-tee ...happy Joe?) Karen
8) Playing another rousing round of M.Kart w/ Auntie Karen etc. BEST EXPERIENCE EVERRRRRRRRRRRRR!
9) Getting to know my Uncle/Aunt/Cousin so much better through this trip. I flippin' love them!
10)

Dear Husband, Thanks for letting me wear your size 11 tube socks inside out as slippers this week, there is something oddly comforting about sliding around the house in them. Thanks for being my support system anytime I do anything in the kitchen. You make me feel like a Top Chef and June Clever all at once. Thanks for hanging out w/ my Uncle during various bonding adventures, you've been a good buddy to him and I know he's enjoyed you. Thanks for being so into my family, although I think you + my Uncle + my cousin is a dangerous combo. I'm so thankful for you. You're the fortune in my cookie.

Dear Joe, I love you. We're family. But, that means my threats are full of love so deal with it. Sleep with one eye open. So glad to spend time w/ you no matter how wet, cold, immobile my jeans/clothes made me, I'm glad that we could laugh at my exspence ;) Laughing with you is super fun and an adventure. Watch out for water balloons in the mail.

Dear Auntie Karen, I love this trip. I love the time we've had to get to know eachother better. I love you !

Dear Husband, who deserves two letters, you're my best friend. Wanna grow old together ? Circle yes or YES.

Project 365. Day One-Fifty-Nine: The great north...

*Sorry the picture is sideways...for some reason it really doesn't want to be edited.

MN has been GREAT so far. I think we have retreated to a palm tree-less paradise. Seriously. Auntie Karen/Uncle John's place is gorgeous!!

But, in an attempt not to get too excited before bed, I'll leave it only to highlights rather than a full re-cap (up to this point atleast)...

Yesterday's Highlights:

1) Arriving in MN!
2) Seeing Uncle John / Joe for the 1st time in 6 or more years !
3) Dave's Town Club w/ Auntie Karen, Uncle John, and Joe for dinner
4) A midnight ride through their land / spotting the fire flies w/ Auntie Karen :)
5) Being here and everything it entails!

Today's Highlights:

1) Being held hostage by Cami cat in the downstairs living room, only to have my affections be my ransom.
2) Early morning massages w/ the Swayze (pictured)
3) Spending the morning w/ Auntie Karen, chit chattin', and looking through family pictures
4) Seeing Uncle John's dealership
5) Spending time w/ my favorite cousin Joe (namely, shaming him mercilously at the Wii) "We're family," right Joe ? :)
6) The BEST homemade Lebonese dinner EVER. Thanks Auntie Karen and Uncle John!
7) PLAYING Wii/ MARIO KART W/ AUNTIE KAREN (thank-you for your wall bashing skills! I'd be in 12th place with you any day !)

I love being here more than all the hummus and lamb in the world!