Rainy Day With Cats (just some photos from this morn)

Even my soap is thinking about the OIL issue!

Here comes the rain again

Scribble, hunting rain drops.

Got one!  Wait, where did it go?

Up North!

Around here when ever anyone refers to anyplace north of here it is "Up North".  I thought we were up north, way up north, but that is because I am from the very southern most bit of Alabama.  So this past Monday we drove about 4 hrs more north and a little west to right near Traverse City for a bit of car camping.  We met up with some very nice folks who allowed us to tag along to their little piece of Paradise on Arbus Lake.  Alex and I felt a little like intruders on what promised to be a great week for these newly weds and their close friends and family but, were treated well and included in the fun none the less.  I have to say our first taste of "up north" left me wanting more.  A huge thanks and happy trails to the Kelley,s and the Wiles' for all of their warm hospitality.

Our awesome site with a view of the lake.

The very clear and cold lake.

Paul


















Bella the sweetest!

Melissa
 

Briana Wiles, Our lovely hostess.

Briant Wiles our host.

Bella being looked after. Alex helped.

Every one was very supportive after the procedure.

Getting loved for being good!

Alexi being cute!

Paul, who totally copied my throw style for playing ladder golf and then beat me!

Our fearless captain!

The back of the barge.

The front of the Barge.

Steve Wiles.  Briant's Dad.

The look out.

Serious concentration.

THE sunny day!  It rained for the rest of the trip.

Choosing a weapon.

Good times and good people!

Horse Play.

Cold chillin!

Steve and Sara Wiles.  Wish I had a better photo of Sara a fellow photographer.  www.sarawiles.com

One last look.  Hope to see you again one day.


-J

Friday is Fun Day!

Alex's Birth Week Run Down!

Alex decided to start his birth week last Thursday with a trip to the movie.  We went to see "Kick Ass", a movie based on a graphic novel.  It was awesome.  I was not expecting much but was thoroughly surprised by how funny and quirky it is.  Two thumbs up from the Harrison's of Ypsilanti, MI.  Friday night we hooked up with Mike to attend a concert at The Ark in downtown Ann Arbor.  Very cool place.  It was weird that you have to sit during the whole concert but other than that they had great sound and a pretty good selection of beer and goodies.  We watched the band Breath Owl Breath and they are amazing.  If anyone has the time you should Google them.  They gave a great performance with loads of energy and personality.  I will definitely try to see them again.  Saturday night we went out to the country.  There was this cool little festival at this sweet little farm that was totally free.  10 bands, loads of nice folks and a full flask of Bullet Bourbon.   I only wished my peeps from back home were there to keep me in line.  I am pretty sure Alex and Mike were avoiding me because I could not find them.  You know me though, I can make friends pretty much anywhere.  I found a lady with a drum and jammed out in this cool hay loft/bar.  It was raining cats and dogs at this point.  We left around 1 a.m. to go back to Mike's, I think a pizza was ordered and then I woke up on Mike's couch the next day.  Sunday for me was spent doing pretty much nothing but watching movies and trying not to be hungover.  Alex went with Mike to work on the short film they are shooting called "Flowers for Katy".  Alex returned home just in time for us to watch the clock change to 12 and his actual Birthday had arrived.  Monday was a pretty good day.  Alex conned me into going to see another movie but he got the times wrong so we were way early.  We decided to drive into Ann Arbor so he could visit his favorite comic book store "The Vault of Midnight".  We were having so much fun walking around and looking in shops we said "screw the movie it is too pretty a day to spend in the dark."  We had really good sushi for dinner and then went out with Mike and his buddy Dave to have a beer.  I am pretty sure Alex had a good day!

-J