July 25

The cat helping me pack for St. Lucia.

July 24

We went to see my favorite baby Amery (and her parents, of course) today before we leave for St. Lucia. She's getting so big!! Here she is looking for a plumber.

July 23

Pretty morning fog on the way to the last day of my IPE. I had a great time at my hospital rotation -- a VERY positive experience, and I met a lot of great new friends.

July 22

Check out this strange landscaping thing I saw in Clinton today on the way home from my IPE.

July 21

The main entrance of the hospital at which I'm IPE-ing.

July 20

My car is getting a little messy after all of my commuting. Work tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. 10 more days 'til the wedding!!

July 19

A shot of DF and I at his mountain bike race yesterday.

July 18

DF did his first ever mountain bike race today. He did an intermediate level, and he won!! Here he is coming in past the officials at the end of the race. Great job, Honey!

July 17

A barn I see on my drive to "work".

July 16

July 15

I recently started my third and final skein of yarn on my first knitting project and am practicing a ribbed pattern with it. The first skein was all knit stitch; the second was purl.

July 14

I have a 45-minute drive to my rotation every day, each way.

July 13

Today I started a two-week introductory rotation at a hospital pharmacy and in the process acquired another name badge.

July 12

More wedding hair practice....3 chignons.

July 11

Found a great recipe in my Clean Eating magazine for homemade California rolls. Dee--lish!

July 10

20 more days and I'll be a married woman. :)

July 9

It's nice to have dads that know a little bit about plumbing. :) Thanks for fixing the shower, Dad!! Love ya!

July 8

Our first major appliance purchase together....a chest freezer.

July 7

Practicing a low chignon style for the upcoming wedding.

July 6

Went to see Public Enemies and this car appeared outside of the movie theater while we were there.

July 5

DF and I enjoying the fireworks last night.

July 4

Happy 4th of July, everyone! It always seems strange to me that fireworks stands pop up at gas stations. No one strike a match!!

July 3

I didn't take this photo today, but I did take it more than a decade ago, you know, back when there was film and one-hour photo places. This is one of my favorite photos of my best friend who died in an auto accident on this day many, many years ago. RIP Mandy Marie.

July 2

I think that about says it all.

July 1

I had a simple palladium band custom made to fit my engagement ring.

June 30

June 29

Me and Mom.