These two are "Birthday Buddies" as Isabelle would say. Their birthday is actually on the 3rd but we had a little breakfast birthday party this morning.
Every year Isabelle wears something to celebrate Independence Day and the Birthday. Notice the crazy flip flops?
Last night my good friends and I decided to get together. We started the evening at a lovely restaurant, Dos Rios. The food was excellent and the drinks were quite adequate. For having over 100 different tequilas I would expect a better margarita. 
I can't remember why Beth was scolding JJ. It probably had something to do with him not committing to something.
Mikey met us at the concert.
Beth's sunglasses broke. Which was quite a tragedy since the sun was so bright.
This is such a great place for concerts. Sister Hazel was our concert of choice. They put on a pretty good show I must say.
It was so much nicer when the sun finally went down. And so pretty too.
Wish I would have brought my real camera. But not too shabby for a cell phone.
A great night was had by everyone and I'm glad we left when we did. Recovery might be a little slow today.
I so don't get them...I pick the most inappropriate guys. I mostly pick non-committal types. Let's see... recently there was Texas (far away), then Air Force(far, far away) and now The Boy. The Boy is way too young. No matter what anyone says the age difference is just too big. He would be fun for a while but I'm sure it would just end badly (for me). Maybe it's because I really don't want to be in a relationship that I pick guys that won't last. I don't know...I think I want one. I would like to fall in love again...with someone who thinks I'm pretty amazing.
A little update on Con's patio for you. Doesn't it look amazing?!? I really can't wait to see it with some furniture and plants. But as we all know things happen in stages. I know Con isn't running out right now to buy new chairs. I think she will wait until the end of the season to see if she can get a deal on some things. None-the-less I look forward to hanging out on Con's new patio with a nice glass of wine.
On another note - I met a very interesting fellow at Gray's Lake last night. He was hanging out with his daughter and their little chihuahua, Birthday. (Cute name huh?) We chatted for a little bit and we both said, "Look forward to seeing you tomorrow." Could be interesting since he is totally not my type. (Meaning he's total punk and tattoos and I'm more of the girl-next-door kind of girl.)
Oh it was a gorgeous weekend. My niece, Isabelle decided she having a "spend over with me" last week. I think she starting packing for it last Monday.
We had a great time. She was a little annoyed that I didn't arrive in a timely fashion so she called to ask me what was taking me so long!
She is such a funny girl and I love her dearly!
The Art Festival was fantastic this year. So many great artist came to our humble little city. Free music, great food, wine and beer. I didn't go to the free concert with Gavin DeGraw and I am totally kicking myself right now. 
Cali Hobgood-Lemme was my favorite this year. I really really wanted to buy something but I just couldn't justify it this year.
This was another favorite. I forgot to pick up a card from this artist. The booth was super busy since tons of people were intrigued by the art work. 
Downtown DSM is growing so much - I have no idea what this new building is. It could be new condos or a new insurance building.
Thought I would give you another look at Con's patio progress. Looking good isn't it? I can't wait to see the end result. 
