Wicked!!!!

The day finally came....when I got to see WICKED! Best word to describe my evening: AMAZING! Oh, how I loved it! It was EVERYTHING I expected it to be! I hate when you have such high hopes for something and then it turns out to be a flop, which wasn't the case with Wicked. It was sooooo great! Now I can cross it off my bucket list!   =0)

 For the special occasion, I made my own dress. It all started on my birthday, I went to this store at the Gateway Mall called Bettie Page Clothing, and it inspired me! The store was chuck full of 50's dresses! I absolutely love the 40's and 50's, the clothing in those eras are my most favorite. The dress I wanted was too expensive for my budget, so I decided to make my own. It took 3 days, and lots of help from my mom. When I was in college, my major was Apparel and Textiles (Fashion), so I know how to sew. But it's been a while, years to be exact, and I am kinda rusty. So thanks to my sweet mom, it turned out perfect. And I am proud to say, it only cost me $13.00. Sure it took HOURS to make, but that's besides the point.

Our little happy group

Happy, Happy! It was such a happy day!

I'm sure the next time I see Wicked (there WILL be a next time), it will probably be in New York where it shows year around. Hmmmm....I think I'll just plan on that for next years trip, I'm sure Ryan won't mind. hehe.

Let Freedom ring!

The 4th of July has to be the best summer holiday! Like every year since I can remember, we go to my family reunion on my mom's side. I love traditions! We always get KFC chicken, I can't even eat that stuff without thinking of the 4th of July now.

My sweet sister's family. The only ones missing in these 2 pictures is cute Camden and Addy....I'm sure they are off running around causing mischief. Little stinkers. =o)

The whole gang. And that's not even the half of us.......

                                      
                                               We just love them to pieces.

                           aweee, sweet!

* Sisters *

A new tradition we started last year was watching the fireworks on the lake.
It's so fun, I so love it!

And this is the cutest Mason!! He's a natural boater! He will be wake boarding by the time he's two for sure! Don't you just love that face!!

A barbecue on the boat makes the whole experience even better!

Had to have a sunset picture with my love.

The cute family of 3

Please don't mind my super white skin, the week before I got super sick and I think it took my tan away! I work so hard to get any color (thank you blonde hair) only to have it taken away! Seems to be the story of my life.

Waiting for the fireworks to start.....

It was a great day, and the best of all, we were able to share it with our loved ones. Family is the best, it keeps me going and makes life worth while!

I am so thankful for the freedoms we enjoy and for all the many men and women who have fought or still fighting to keep it that way.

God Bless America!

You'll shoot your eye out!

 

I love my pink nails.....so fitting for shooting guns, don't ya think?

Who knew SHOOT'N was so fun! It all started at a party with my work friends, and since then, its been our new hobby! Before that I had never shot a gun in my life, expect a bebe gun ...does that count? And to add to all the excitment, we got some Zombie targets too! How fun is that!

And good for me, I didn't even shot my eye out :0) There is hope for me just yet....

Ahhh....sweet. Couple shooting! What a perfect date night! Especially for Ryan.

Who closes their eyes when they are trying to shoot? Apparently I do! Well, actually I think I'm squinting, trying to find my target. But I'm pretty sure I close my eyes once I fire the shot, cause it scares me!

Ready, aim....FIRE!

Good shot Katie!!

Even though shooting is a new hobby of mine, that doesn't mean I know gun lingo. It's too hard to remember all the names. So....the above gun, was fun to shoot (well, I'd imagine all guns are fun to shoot) but it had major kick back. I swear my shoulder hurt for the rest of the night.

Yes, yes....I do everything with my sister.

Whatever hobby becomes mine, it then becomes hers. Or vice versa.

"This is my boomstick!"

Anyone seen Evil Dead? Cheesiest movie ever, but so funny when it's late and you're tired.... and everything seems so dang funny! awwweee.....good memories!

                           Ta-dah!

That's right! We shot the crap out of that zombie!!