Shooting Range and Wine-a perfect TC weekend

We went to a local shooting range for some gun shooting. Here is Ben shooting a 9mm.
Amanda and I still looking cute while shooting the 9mm and 22 caliber.

We also went wine tasting. Here is the view from Two Lads Winery. It was a beautiful fall day!

Enjoying great friends Michael and Amanda with a great day of wine tasting.

Our friends Amanda and Michael visited us for a warm October weekend so of course we had to do all things "Traverse City." We took them downtown, to the local shooting range which was first for all of us, and wine tasting on Old Mission. After a long day we enjoyed dinner at Stella's.

Molly and Eric's Wedding

Me, Lindsay, MacKenzie and Tricia staying warm at the reception
With the beautiful bride

Lindsay, MacKenzie and I all ready for our hostess duties!

Ben and I

Molly, the beatiful bride.

Mr. and Mrs. Eric and Molly Kerby

Oct 10, 2009 we celebrated Molly and Eric's wedding at Elberta Life Saving Station near Frankfort. It was such a gorgeous venue for such a beatiful couple. I feel so fortunate to be a part of their special day and celebrate with them. Everything turned out perfectly even though the weather wasn't too warm, as evidence by the coats and scarfs we wore. We stayed warm though by dancing and celebrating with friends. Congratulations to the new husband and wife!

MSU Football Weekend

We started tailgating at 7am! Had eggs, pancakes, sausage and of course bloody marys, mimosas, and beer.
The girls.

Ben and I-he is a MSU fan by default.

Laura and I at the game. One minute it was pouring rain the next it was super hot and sunny.

Spartan Stadium-MSU 26 vs MI 20. WE WON!

Ben and I went to our second MSU game of the year, this time against arch rivals U of M. A group of us from TC traveled down to East Lansing to tailgate and attend the game. It was such a fun weekend especially since MSU won in overtime. Needless to say I am now just getting my voice back from yelling and cheering on the Spartans.

Ben's 29th Birthday

Celebrating with some friends
Happy Birthday Ben-I love you!

Ben's parents gave him an amazing piece of granite for our kitchen island. Above is the before...see below for middle and after.

Ben was so surprised by his gift from his family. Thank you Meg, Don, Nicole, and Savannah.

The finished product, painted black with decorative supports. It looks more amazing in person.

The last weekend we celebrated Ben's birthday. Friday I took him to our new favorite restaurant, the Cook's House and then met some friends for drinks. Saturday night we hung out with a bunch of friends for chili, bonfire and drinks-thanks for celebrating with us everyone. Then Sunday we had dinner with Ben's family. Happy 29th birthday. Next year we'll both be 30..YIKES!

Boat ride to Elk Rapids

View of the peninsula from East Bay

Savannah enjoying the wind

Meg and Don and Savannah joined us for the ride

Ben teaching Savannah how to drive

Labor Day birthday weekend and MSU Football

Celebrating my b-day at Siren's with the girls
Amanda and I with Sparty

MSU Stadium-we won 40 something to 3

Ben, me, Erik, Amanda, and Michael tailgating

Ben and I-GO GREEN!

Amanda and I

So I am one more year closer to 30!!! YIKES! But my 29th birthday was great and a fun-filled weekend thanks to Ben. Thursday night I went to dinner with my girlfriends and Ben surprised me when I got home with a new closet system for my present. Then we went to East Lansing and my met up with my good friend Amanda and her husband Michael. Ben got us tickets to my first MSU game in 5 years! It was really weird being back at my alma mater but it was so much fun to tailgate, go to the game, and walk around campus. Sunday night we had dinner with Ben's family and Monday we finished many house projects. I'll post some new pictures soon of the progress. Thanks Ben for making it such a memorable weekend.

TC Beer Fest

The Stage-even though it was raining we enjoyed the music!
Me, Molly, Lindsay and Macare trying to stay dry

Kate, Mac, Ben, Molly, Jeff, me, and Erik

The first TC Beer Fest was thrown by Porterhouse Productions at the State Hospital. Local breweries and music were featured and was such a fun way to sample local beers. It was a very rainy day but many residants still came to enjoy the party. We can't wait for more events like this to be in TC.