Beth & Trey's Wedding

Last weekend we headed to Ohio to be a part of one of my best friends' weddings. Beth and I have been friends since 6th grade, lived together in college and into our 20's. We have been through it ALL and it was wonderful being a part of her big day. Beth was gorgeous and Trey and her make a perfect pair. She is the last of all the friends to tie the knot and the realization that we won't have anymore weddings to bring us all together set in. It was a bitter sweet day, but we definitely made it one last harrah! Kevin was a total trooper hanging out with my girlfriends and parents while I did my bridesmaid duties, so sweet! My friends in Ohio are so important to me and I am blessed we have all remained so close through the moves, marriages, babies...etc.
Getting Ready

So cute and in love!

The b'maids had the idea to re-do senior pics circa 1995

More Sr. pics with the groomsmen

4th of July in Ohio

On Thursday before the fourth of July holiday we loaded up at 5am and headed to the Charlotte airport--Ohio-bound! We were very excited to see our family, it has been since Christmas, way too long. Our flight went smooth to Dayton and Kevin's mom met us in the baggage claim to take us back to Versailles. She is now newly retired and very excited about all her free time. Kevin hooked her new laptop up to a wireless router, she is now wi-fi throughout the whole house, she is so techno-hip ;) We had a cookout Thurs. night with his family, although cold and rainy, we had a great time. There was tons of food as usual and everyone enjoyed catching up.



The Pohlman/Gavit men



Becky and Aunt Shirly having fun in the kitchen

Friday afternoon the Pohlman's did a 'drop off' half way between their house and my parents' house. As some of you know, Kevin and I grew up about an hour from each other(not to meet until we both landed in Charlotte). So on we went to Lima, OH to see the Barga's. Another cookout ensued and I was most excited to see my nephews, Colin and Jack. They are growing up so fast and I just cannot believe what big boys they are. Colin quickly showed me all the fun things ma ma and pa pa have at their house. They have bikes, slip and slides, and all kinds of toys. Of course the best 'toy' is Pa Pa's truck and riding lawn mower, they just love going for rides. Also one of the funniest things of the whole weekend was Jack, now 2 and a half, he will only wear his batman outfit and refuses to take it off. Also, wants you to CALL him Batman, so funny! My aunt Paula, uncle Scott and cousin Stevee were in from Florida for the wedding(the primary reason for the Ohio trip)so they drove up to Ohio for the evening. Saturday before the wedding we wanted to pack in some fun with a fish fry with my dad's fishing buddies. The men go on a fishing trip once a year and bring home a bunch of fish, they fried it up along with hot wings. The fish was great along with all the sides, we made brownies and took a cut up watermelon. So much food just wanted to nap after BUT we had to head to Indy for the wedding. I was so glad my dress still fit!(barely)

"Don't call me Jack..my name is BATMAN!"

Colin loved the slip and slide...although it was cold!

Dad and bro Matt--taking on Kevin and Uncle Scott in Corn hole
Brigette, my sister in law and 'batman'
Jack was not into it after putting on his swim suit--too cold!
My best friend Laura and her family stopped by--Amelia kept stealing my "pretty" to wear around her neck.

I miss ya Laura!

The(tall) Barga family--except Brig, she had to take the pic

My sweet little cousin Ben married his H.S. sweetheart Katie on Saturday. I did baby sit Ben at one time, my I felt old watching him get married. Now, he is 23..I guess I was a YOUNG baby sitter :) They had about 400 people there, it was a big bash. All of my Indiana family attended, it was great to see them all at once in one place.

Cousin Jocelyn and Cousin Emily...so pretty!

The Kukelhaun girl cousins(guess who is the oldie?!)

Ben was twirling Katie on the arrival to the reception. They lookes so happy!

Kevin and I outside the church, it turned out to be a gorgeous day!

We were definitely on the move the entire weekend, it flew by! Overall, it was a successful trip to the North and when we left we felt like we did everything and saw everyone. Thanks everyone for hosting and carting us around--Love you!

Erin & Brent's Wedding

We had the pleasure of being a part of Erin and Brent's wedding weekend, all the festivities from Thursday night until Saturday(the wedding day). We really enjoy her family and friends, those Benko's know how to party! We have become great friends and love that we live only a few houses away--many BBQ's and corn-hole in the future. The wedding took place at the Marriott hotel in Southpark, everything under one roof was the way to go! They looked so happy and completely glowed all day. I just love weddings :) The Clemson Tiger even made an appearance at the reception--Kevin and I learned the Clemson cheers! Everything was perfect and we had the BEST time--We are exhausted today from all our dancing...Kevin really brought his moves this weekend!



Mark and Marianne wondering which drink to have next!


C-L-E-M-S-OOOO-N!!

"So you Think You Can Dance" is calling....

Summer weekends

Another fun(warm)weekend with friends. We headed down to music at the pond on Friday night in the neighborhood. It was great to see everyone and the weather was not so hot(unlike last time). We really enjoy our neighborhood, we have made so many great friends and there are so many fun activities to partake in. Saturday night we went to a BBQ at Rick and Katherine's. They made a delicious meal with the help of their new grill-The Weber, it was pretty! We had flank steak, corn and orzo salad, not to mention the yummy strawbberry shortcake Jenny made, she is always our dessert girl. Also, Katherine made a delish white sangria, I am going to re-create very soon--we drank it up quickly.Thanks Brooks' for having us, we also loved seeing the pups--Murray was so cute trying to cuddle up with our cooler :) Love it!

Girls Night Times 2

The past two weekends I have been very lucky to have a girls night out on Saturday. Last weekend was Sex and the City;The Movie with Katherine, Jenny, Sumer and some other friends. Had my outfit picked out and prepared some SATC triva questions for dinner, we all needed a refresher :) Dinner started at Bravo where we proceeded to drink yummy martinis and the fun conversation flowed. It was opening weekend so the theater was crowded, thankfully we all got seats together. The guys played poker at Mark's house, seems they had fun as well :)
This Saturday was also very girlie as I went to a baby shower in the morning then onto Erin's Bachelorette party that evening. We planned dinner at M5 with about 10 of Erin's friends. We all received cute favors from Kristen and Elsa, martini glasses filled with a mini vodka bottle and chocolates. The glasses were tied up with martini recipes, all named for characters in the movie. The "Carrie" was a hit! Erin, Marianne and myself drove together and boy was it eventful--when leaving dinner there may perhaps have been a one way street 'someone' turned the wrong way on. No major road, just a road within the mall parking lot. Great material to bring up at our next outing..haha...such a fun weekend!
On Sunday Kevin and I confronted the extreme heat and went to the pool. It was so hot the pool was not very refreshing but it was fun to relax and hang out with our neighbors. I got some sun, Kevin is red but hopefully no peeling :)

Kevin's Graduation

The pre-party photo

Only Dayton Flyers grill in the whole neighborhood!

Kevin, David and Matt-beginning of the keg

Erin and Brent-soon to be newly-weds!

This is a gift from Erin and Brent...Kevin is the neighborhood cop!

Memorial Day weekend we had a birthday(slash)graduation party for Kevin. I am so proud of him, he has finally completed his Masters degree at UNCC. This party was a combo as his 27th bday was also Saturday. He had a few requests; BBQ, cornhole and a keg of miller light--"nothing fancy". The party was as he requested plus a delicious cake from Harris Teeter(our fav NC grocery)Early in the day it was grey and raining, but almost as our party was starting, the sun came out and the rest of the day was gorgeous and not too hot. We had neighbors and co workers stopping throughout the day. This was also our first 'kid friendly' party, we loved having all the kids around, way more fun! It was a beautiful day and good way to start the summer off. Kevin's cousins Dave and Matt came in from Ohio,was supposed to be a surprise but he figured it out. The boys enjoyed catching up over corn-hole and icy beverages all weekend long :) As most of you know, Kevin doesn't relax easily so I am trying to find something for him to do. Homework used to be his hobby, thinking maybe some new house project? We'll see...hoping a vacation is in our future!

Camping trip 2008

We decided to go camping with friends up to the Nanahala area in Western Carolina. It was a great trip and a new adventure for us, however there were a few 'bumps'. Kevin and I are definitely used to the creature comforts...um...like a bed. The first night we discovered our air mattress had a hole in it, had to go into "town" the next day to get a new one. Sleeping on the ground was not ideal, nor were the 2 nights of rain BUT it was really fun overall and a gorgeous area. Cooking out, drinking around the campfire and just hanging with fun friends was the best part for us. We'll go back next year for sure, I am hearing talk of a cabin-Jackpot!!