Koester Girls Camping Weekend

Last weekend my grandma, my sisters, a couple of my aunts and some of my girl cousins on my dad's side all went over to Scales Lake in Boonville to do some camping. To say we had a blast would be an understatement! 

I got there Friday evening around 7:30. My grandma, Michelle, Aunt Lori, Hannah, Aunt Carol and Aunt Mary were there sitting around the fire, enjoying some drinks and some jello shots. Even my grandma! haha love her! We sat around drinking, talking, laughing, until about 1 am when Krystal finally got there. We sat up and talked with Krystal for a little bit then climbed into the RV with our grandma and went to bed. :)

Got up Saturday morning a little before 8. Grandma made us some delicious coffee and everyone came in and hung out with us. 

 After some coffee, Aunt Mary and Aunt Carol made us biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast. It was wonderful! We decided to take a walk up to the "petting zoo" to see the "hairy ass" as my grandma kept referring to it as. :) haha 

Cute little donkey. :)

While up there, our grandpa showed up with their dog (aka: favorite child) Addy. They are so funny with her. Love it!

Grandpa & Addy

My sisters and I with our grandparents.

We are very lucky to have such incredible grandparents, and so lucky to have gotten to have so much time with them. All of Ty's grandparents passed away when he was young and he really didn't know them that well. I realize how lucky I am to have both of my dad's parents still alive and my mom's dad and her step-mom (who I've known since I was 5). Grandparents are even more fun when you're an adult and get to enjoy time with them! :)

Krystal and I (post-run and pre-shower. haha!)

Our home for the weekend

Our campsite!

After we finally showered, we sat around and ate some snacks, and lunch. (We weren't short on food, that's for sure.) Then we turned our music on and had a good ole Cornhole Tournament. We had an even number of people, but an odd number of teams. So my team, me and & Aunt Carol and Krystal's team, her and Aunt Mary, I think both won 2 games each. We were supposed to have a championship game, but it never happened. 

While we were playing cornhole, my Aunt Susie and cousin, Jennifer showed up, so we decided to have our "White Elephant" gift exchange. It was a "don't buy anything, bring something from home that you can part with". It was hilarious and I ended up with this. and was PUMPED about it.

The Ab Circle!!!! 

When that was over, Aunt Mary's husband, Kenny, brought us some bbq pork, so we ate. Again. It was so good tho!! Then we all decided to walk down to the lake. There was a playground right near there, so we had a blast acting like kids trying to go across the monkey bars (which is WAY harder than what it used to be when we were little and weighed a lot less!) and then me, Mandy, Krystal and Jennifer got on the teeter-totter. SO funny!!!! 

We finally made it to the lake and walked out on the dock and looked at it for about 5 seconds. Then we were done. Michelle and I stayed out long enough to get a picture though.

Me and my (little) big sister, Michelle

Once we got back, it was s'mores and game time. We played the Thing game and it was a blast!!!! We were all pretty tired after that and I think we were all in bed before midnight. 

Sunday we got up around the same time, had some coffee again and sat in Aunt Lori's camper for a while and chatted some more. Aunt Mary made us pancakes for breakfast and we all ate and started packing up. We decided this definitely has to be an annual thing from now on. We had such a great time and it was so good to get to spend time with my grandma, aunts and cousins that I don't get to see nearly enough anymore. 

Annabell's Wedding

My little poopie got married!!! (I'm a little late on getting this post up, so I apologize, but here it is)

Two weeks ago, I worked a half day on Thursday, packed up my car and then headed up to Germantown, IL for the rehearsal dinner for Anne & Nic's wedding. 

 On the road again...

Every road trip needs snacks. :)

I went straight to Anne's grandparents' house, where me, Tonya and Sadie were going to stay Thursday and Friday night. Tonya and I chatted for a little bit and played with Sadie and then we got ready for the rehearsal. 

They're getting married at Anne's mom's farm. So, we headed out there and had the rehearsal. Of course we had to get a few pics...

My little poopie, and bride-to-be! (Sorry for the poor iPhone quality) 

ATL (or TAL in this order) My girls! (And don't worry, Zander was being supervised back there! haha)

Bridesmaids in the barn where the reception will be held

(Wombo, Alicia, Jenna, Amanda, Alexis, Anne, Me, Justine, Tonya, Jill)

After the rehearsal we went to one of Nic's family's restaurants, Trenton House. I got the rib eye and it was INCREDIBLE!!!

Friday morning, Tonya and I headed to McDonald's around 8 to get some coffee and breakfast. Sidenote: the new egg white delight there is delish! Then we headed back to the farm to finish decorating. Oh my goodness, did we bust our booties there, but the end result was awesome! I meant to take pictures of all the little details, but completely forgot. Here are the few that I did get.

Unfortunately, it was really hot on Saturday and even with the big air conditioning fans, all these pretty tables back here weren't even sat at. A lot of people found tables and chairs outside to sit at.

Saturday morning we all went back to the farm to get our hair and makeup done. We had mimosa's breakfast (and lunch and a few shots thrown in there) and got all beautified.

Love this gorgeous girl SO much!!! 

Seriously, how can I not love her?!?! 

Tonya and I

Stunning! 

 After the ceremony, we went to the bar where Anne & Nic met.

Had to pose with the Hoosier sign. ;) 

Murray State grads (plus a few husbands, including mine (yes, he was there. No, I don't have a picture. grrr) and kids)

Anne got serenaded by her groom and the groomsmen 

Bosse & Murray State girls (Danielle, me, Krystal, & Becca)

My Allie Bear. Love her!!!! 

During the Father/Daughter dance, Anne allowed other dad's and there daughters to dance, so Krystal and I went out there with Gerr Bear. :) 

The boys having WAY too much fun! haha

We ended up leaving around 10 because we were all pretty much exhausted. I hated leaving early, but I know Anne understood. It was the perfect day and I'm so excited for her and Nic!

C-A-T-S

So, Saturday was my first ever real life experience of a University of Kentucky athletic event. I married into a HUGE UK Wildcats loving family, so being the supportive wife that I am, I'll take the crap from my step-dad, (who is a HUGE Indiana Hoosiers fan), and throw on a blue shirt and cheer for the Cats!

Anyway, the University of Kentucky played Western Kentucky University Saturday night in Nashville, so Ty got tickets and we headed down Saturday afternoon. We stopped in Bowling Green at the mall so Ty could get a hat and white shirt (because he had on a black one and it was 90something degrees and he would have had a heat stroke if he wore it!!) 

After that, we were on our way to Nashville. What should have taken about an hour, ended up taking over 2 hours! Traffic was nuts!! 

Pretty sure 98% of these cars were headed to the game! 

Traffic for daaaayyyyyssss!!!!

Finally made it into Nashville, so I took the photo opp. 

Ty got our tickets off of Craigslist, so we had to meet the guys parents before the game to get them. They were tailgating and had a ton of food, so they offered it to us. They were so nice and actually were from Owensboro too! 
So random! So we ate and then headed up to the stadium.

Once we got in, we watched them warm up for a little while before we went to our seats. 

Ty wouldn't let me have the lady behind us take a picture, so this would have to do. :)

Our seats were AWESOME! We were in the second row on the second level right on the 35 yard line. 

We were on Western's side and unfortunately for us, the Cats lost. But it was a great game and we both had a good time!! I'm sure Ty would have liked to have someone to talk to during the game that knew somewhat of what was going on, but I'm glad he brought me anyway! :) 

My BFF's Bachelorette Bash

Last weekend was my friend from college, Anne's, bachelorette party. She's getting married in 6 days and I cannot wait to celebrate her becoming Mrs. Rutz!!! She's going to be an absolutely GORGEOUS bride and I have no doubt everything else will be just as pretty and an awesome party! 

Anyway, last weekend was her bachelorette party and it was nothing short of a blast!! Her bridesmaids from home planned it all and they did a great job! 

We started out with a late lunch at a little sports bar. Side note: I got a turkey melt and it was absolutely delicious! Yum! Can I get another one right now please? haha Anyway, we ate and Anne got a few little goodies to wear to show she was the bride.

After that we headed to Big Styx where the party bus was going to pick us up. We got all the beer on ice and then went into to the bar for a little bit to wait on the bus. 

Anne and her bridesmaids minus Tonya and Wombo

(Jill, Jenna, Justine, Amanda, Anne, Me, Alexis, Alicia) 

Me & my gorgeous sister!!

The bus finally got there and we headed to a town about an hour away to go to a bar called The Loading Dock. It was on a river or some type of body of water where people with boats could sit out there and listen to the band playing along with everyone at the bar/restauant/huge outdoor area. Just a really fun place. The bus ride there was fun too! We played some drinking games with Anne and had a DJ playing music for us! 

Sisters on the bus! 

Excited little bride-to-be!!!

Anne & I outside the Loading Dock 

All the girls outside of the Loading Dock 

We had a few drinks and Anne did a few dares, and we danced and hung out there for a while. Then we got back on the bus, moved the cooler to the back and sang and danced our little booties off! We had the best time!!! 

 I know this is so super blurry, but it was so hard to take good, non-blurry pictures on a moving bus. Krystal had a great time too! hehe sorry sister! had to post this one!

Hilarious!

Serious Anne. 

Alexis and I on the bus 

So cute!! Anne's friends from home are so sweet and so much fun!  

 Me, Alexis and Krystal

We then made another stop at a little hole in the wall bar, I don't know the name. They had this big STL sign and Krystal wanted me to take her picture with it. :)

We got back on the bus and before making our final stop back at Big Styx, we stopped at Popeye's Chop House where the groom-to-be works. They were just closing up, but let us come in and hang out for a little bit.

And I caught this cute moment with the soon to be Mr. & Mrs.

Adorbs.

Back on the bus for the trip back to Big Styx. We sang and danced our whole way there. I'm sure the bus driver and DJ didn't want to here Miley Cyrus' We Can't Stop one more time and were glad there time with us was soon over. haha

Love this girl so, so much!!!

Back in Big Styx, we took over the dance floor and everyone slowly started heading back home. Anne got up on the stage with the band to be the honorary tambourine player for one song. She rocked it!

After that big finale, it was time to head home. Anne had the best time and I'm pretty sure everyone else did too!! Can't wait to celebrate with her this weekend! Love my little poopie!!!