4th of July

I haven't had time to blog about my AMAZING 4th of July Weekend yet, so I will do it now... better late than never! Right?!

I had a great weekend! I got to Nicole's house around 9 a.m. Friday morning (yes, that means I left my house at 5 a.m. and for all who know me, know that is a great feat!). Jason and

Bionca came over to Nicole's and we all drove to Ormond Beach for the day where we met up with Andrea, her husband Jason and their friends. We spent most of the afternoon attempting to play volleyball in the water, which turned more into chase the ball because we were all so bad... but no matter, it was fun! Then, Jason let Nicole and I try out his boogie boards... we had a blast!! In the afternoon the storms started coming back in so we piled back in the car and headed home... with an eventful side trip to Starbucks of course!

Jason & Bionca went home and Nicole and I started getting ready for the fireworks. We went downtown to Lake Eola with Joe and some of his friends and met up with Jason and Bionca. It was a lot of fun and the park was PACKED! We spread out blankets and all lounged around and enjoyed the evening while waiting for the fireworks. The show was spectacular!! 

Saturday morning Ray called and invited me and Nicole to the beach. He came and picked us up and the three of 

us jumped in the car and headed over to Cocoa Beach. We spent all day there and had a blast! We played volleyball again, which we are getting better at, bought our own boogie boards, had some beers and just hung out having a good time... it was nice to be able to see Ray for a bit! Then about 4 we headed home with a stop at Arbys for dinner. 

Nicole and I did a bit of shopping after Ray dropped us off at home (what is a girls day without shopping?!?!) and then got all cleaned up and headed downtown for an old fashioned girls night like we used to have. I had a blast! We went to my favorite - Lizzy McCormick's and then hit up Wall Street for a bit... then grabbed a slice of pizza (an Orlando tradition) and made it home about 3:30 a.m.! I haven't been out that late in FOREVER!!! It was fun just to be able to hang out with Nicole like we used to... I really miss that!!

Sunday I met Denise for lunch and then headed home. It was a really wonderful weekend!! I was sad to leave Orlando! I was able to see all my friends I miss so much and just have a fun time with no worries!!!