Waterfront Friday

Friday was a nice day. I got to work from home in the morning because my company was having a team building event. The event was a scavenger hunt through Fells Point. It was surprisingly fun. The object of the game was to take pictures doing crazy things- certain pictures were more points. The team with the most points won bragging rights. My team got sidetracked and were more worried about drinking at the bars then getting the pics. It was def. better then sitting at my cube all day, that's for sure!

After dinner Matt and I met a couple of our friends up at Wild Duck for drinks. It's been perfect 80 degree weather here in Baltimore so it was the perfect night to sit outside and watch the boats go by. 

Jess and I- I love this photo.

 Matt and Jess. I especially love this bar because you feel like you're at the beach. Palm trees, my favorite.

 Matt and I. I also love looking out at the sailboats. The sailboats remind me of my Pop-Pop, he was a sailor. I think he would of really liked this place.

 And yes, Jess and I decided to hold the sun.

Saturday we went to a wine festival! I'll post about that later.

Wild Duck Cafe

Sunday, I went up to my mom's pool by myself for a couple of hours to read some of my book and catch up on my tan. Sunday night, Matt and I met my mom, dad, Laur and Travis at Wild Duck for dinner. It was the perfect night! 

Travis had his trucks & cars with him. Look at that chub chub face, so cute!!

 Uncle Matt wanted Trav to wear his hat. 

 Matt got the Seafood club, shrimp salad and a crab cake. Holey moley, amazing!

 I made Matt pose by the mural.

 Matt and I down on the beach by the water and sailboats.

 The gorgeous view. (yes, that's Matt on his phone.)

 Boss showing Trav the water and boats.

 Boss and Uncle Matt took Trav to see the boats on the pier.

 I love this pic :-)

 Our weekends are always so busy but I like it that way. Summertime in Essex is the best. There are so many nice waterfront restaurants and so many things to do. This weekend is another busy weekend. We are going to a wine festival Saturday with Emily and Josh- I can't wait!!

Hats On!

Saturday night, Matt and I ended up at my sister's house. Travis was wide awake and him and Uncle Matt were having quite the dance party. I believe the words to their dance went something along the lines of; 

"Hats on, hats off. Turn around. Shake your booty."

"Hats on"

 

"Hats off"

 

"Turn around"

 

"Shake your booty"

This dance went on for a while. But I think Trav and his Uncle Matt had a great time! :-) 

Trav made us all laugh when he threw in this move. Ha! I don't know if my sister would approve of me writing what words went with this move. lol All I will say is that Trav knows how to get a crowd laughing.

I feel truly blessed that for the last 3 years I have gotten the opportunity to live one block from my sister. The bond that I have been able to form with my nephew is indescribable. I love him. I love being able to see him everyday and love that I have gotten the opportunity to watch him grow. His personality is the best!

When Matt and I do end up finding our dream home, I know it will be so hard for me to say goodbye to our little one bedroom apartment, one block away from my sister, my nephew and my brother-in-law (Along with all our other dear friends that we have made in Essexs.) 

"times are a changin."

Dundalk Parade Hon!

  To wrap up our fourth of July weekend (and my never ending 4th of July posts) we ended our weekend with the Dundalk parade. I had never been and let me tell you; despite waking up at 7am, the 3 mile walk and the 100 degree weather it was well worth it! We all had fun! It was 3 hours of non-stop entertainment both in the parade and around us. :-) 

This was def. my nephew's favorite part "Firetrucks!!" 

 

Travis and Boss, my Dad, watching firetrucks.

 

Yes, and don't worry. There was a wrestle mania float. Ha! The one guy was stapling the other guys head. Ouch!

 

And a whole line full of souped-up Expeditions.

 

All of the girls at the parade. (Keep in mind it was 100 Degrees)

 

All the girls around Trav.

All in all, fourth of July weekend was def. a great time. It was so nice to have off three days in a row. 

These last couple of weekends have been a little more stressful since Matt and I are on the "house hunt." Still no luck. I think more people have crapy homes then nice, clean homes. Yuck! I feel like I need a shower after most of the house showings. Better luck this weekend? We shall see.

4th of July Weekend Part II

Sunday night after Dana and Jason's party, we headed up to Jess' parent's house. This home is holy, amazing! I can't even imagine how much fun it was growing up there. They live right on the water and have every water sport imaginable, along with a pool and a tree swing. What's not to love?

This is a picture of their home from their pier. Yes, they also have their own pier. Amazing.

I insisted on getting on the floating barge (i think that's what this thingy is called). It was more unsteady then I thought. I'm surprised I didn't end up head first in the water. 

(Me with my "nervous" face)

I thought this floating thing was so much fun I HAD to take a picture with Emily and Jess. 

 Us trying to figure out how the hell we're going to get off this thing now. Me directing orders, when I have no clue (so typical).

Jess' parents also have paddle boat!! OMG Fun! Jess is such a pro she even brought her cocktail out, dang girl!

 

Jess and Emily switched spots while we were out on the water. Who knew you could even do that! I wasn't about to get out of my seat (I would of been in the water). 

 

Aww look at my Hubby. All he wanted to do was take this old boat (that washed up on their yard during a hurricane) out.  Why?

 

This is Nancy and Jeff (my coworker and her husband) pulling up in the boat behind me and my nephew, Trav (isn't he adorble?!) Life on the water. People pull their boats up to your house. Love it!

 

All of us sitting on Jess' parents yard waiting for the BIG fireworks show. The fireworks literally lasted 20mins with coordinating music! I hope I'm invited back next year. Hands down, best fireworks I have EVER seen.

 National Anthem. Told you, coordinating music.

 These were the real deal kind of fireworks.

 

After fireworks my nephew insisted on jumping on the trampoline. Who can argue, those things are incredibly fun! Of course I volunteered to take him on.

 Did I mention there were also glow necklaces. OMG, I LOVE IT! This is my sister, Laur, with her son, Travis. I've never seen anyone love their baby as much as my sister loves her "Twav." He is the coolest, funnest, cutest nephew in the world! I die over him

Can you believe it when I say their is more 4th of July. Oy! I will post more later. I'm off to Matt's show (in 10 mins). Opps so much for washing my hair. 

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4th of July Weekend and the Livin is Easy!

Us Bogdans had a jammed packed 4th of July weekend. We were so busy but we had so much fun! We honestly have the best group of friends. I feel so lucky! :-)

Saturday we actually convinced the guys to come to the pool with us. Say what? Yes, they actually came and I think they may have actually had fun.

See for yourself... 

 Idk, do you think the guys enjoyed themselves?

 Here's the most awkward pic ever taken of us. lol Dan was pretending to be dead (asleep)?

 

 Saturday night Matt had a show. Matt is the lead singer (lucky me) of the band, Bad Apples. Any excuse to dance, I'm there!  

Look at that stud :-)

Sunday both the Royalls and the Smiths were having parties. We ended up making it to both (of course).

Emmy and I made these yum yum Rum drinks!

 Pina Colada- Strawberry Daiquiri Mix with whip cream on top! Holy, Amazing!

 Me and the Hubby on the 4th!

 All the gals at the party. Plus Minnie the dog.

 

Paris Hilton of Essex?

  

And then we went to Jess and Dan's parents house. (I will post that and Monday's adventures later!)