Jenn's Visit!

Friday Night: Jenn, one of my other best-best friends (also from college) arrived! We have been really close ever since college, especially the "golden summer" after our sophomore year, when we both stayed at Eastern and worked as Orientation Leaders. (And attended a variety of concerts, shared a million or so late night talks, and let Tony Romo crash at our apartment.) I love spending time with her - it's like we never miss a beat. Our families are very similar, and she has always been there for me, especially when I needed a friend most. (e.g.; when I woke up to realize I had nothing in 2005, she let me live with her for a year, which resulted in 10 great months of a nightly slumber party, complete with Grey's Anatomy dvds, wine, Trisuits and Cheese dinners, laughing with a frequent side of crying, and time to put my life back together.)

She hadn't met Beckett yet, either, so it was an exciting introduction Friday night. After the little guy fell asleep, we went to Skeeters, a restaurant on the pier at Sullivan Marina. Shockingly, she hadn't been there in all the times she's visited, so it was an important addition to her Sullivan experience. We met my parents there for a drink and some conversation, and ended up ordering FROG LEGS! We decided if we didn't order them, it would be like going to the Cape and failing to order lobster. It was kind of sad - I wouldn't order them again, especially since Dad made some joke about seeing two frogs escaping the kitchen in wheelchairs. Dislike.


Saturday: Jenn, Beckett, and I went to our neighbor's house to enjoy their POOL! We have awesome neighbors, and Bob and Carol are among the very best. They love Beckett and have always been so nice to us. They are in Vegas this weekend, so they told us to feel free to come over...they didn't have to invite me twice! I've been dreaming of a pool day all summer long! They have a gorgeous setup with a covered porch area, so I put Beckett in his favorite bouncy seat and he fell asleep for two hours while Jenn and I floated and talked nearby. Here he is, living the rough life...



Shonn had two estimates to do Saturday morning, so when he finished up, he joined us for a quick minute poolside. (ANNNND he delivered Sonic - yum!) When Beckett woke up, I took him in the pool for a few minutes and he loved it! (Until he got hungry, at which point he commenced some pretty impressive crying.)


Saturday night: We went to a local art show at the AB Seals Factory loft, which is being converted into an artists' loft. There are currently 5 different artists renting space to create and display their work, and they have a few more coming. It was really cool stuff - furniture, jewelry, and art - mostly made from reclaimed wood or recycled materials. The atmosphere was cool - they had drinks and music, plus the artists were all there to talk about their stuff. I love that this is in Sullivan, and that our little community supports the arts so much. After that, we got ice cream and came home.

Jenn had to take off pretty early this morning, because she has a ton to do today with a very busy week coming up. I hope she knows how much we appreciate her friendship and the time she took to come down and visit. Beckett loves the play mat and nursery rhyme book she brought for him, and I can't wait to get him in the cute camo outfit she picked out. Love you, girl!