BBQ at the Galemas!

Last Saturday, I got together with the Galemas, Daughertys, Jonathon Lustig and Kirstin Collette, and Leslie's sister Rebecca to hang out and BBQ. We always have a great time together!
(Soccer preseason started for Benny on the 15th, so he wasn't able to be there with us :(

Last summer at Hilton Head, the guys grew fondly attached to a game called "Blokus." So, apparently it's turned into a little tradition when several of them get to hang out...



Adam had recently purchased Guitar Hero, so we definitely all had to try it out!
Here's Jess, with a little help from Aden.


Leslie's a pro.


Aden LOVED watching everyone play!



Rebecca giving it a go, with Jared watching intently.

Celebrating my Birthday

This weekend my wonderful husband planned an early birthday celebration for me. Saturday night we had dinner at an awesome restaurant in Indianapolis called Rick's Cafe Boatyard. Then, we drove to Lafayette, spent the night at his dad's and have spent all day today enjoying the BEAUTIFUL weather outside laying out by his pool. It was wonderful!! (These pictures were taken with my birthday present! A Canon Power Shot 1100....it is the most amazing camera! Thanks Benny, Mom, Dad, Larry, Kathy, Shaun and Kyle!!)


Right next to our table at dinner.


The view from our table at sunset. Unbelievable.



My handsome husband.









What can I say...we're pretty attractive.

Benny's dad, Larry in his old coaching uniform. I love it when he plays dress-up!

Anniversary Trip

Our anniversary isn't until September 3rd, but last weekend we celebrated it a little early. We spent a couple of nights in Cincinnati and hung out at King's Island all day on Saturday. King's Island is a Six-Flags type of amusement park, complete with an awesome waterpark called "Boomerang Bay." We definitely had a blast riding the rides and going down waterslides, but most of all we enjoyed the time together. I'm so blessed to be married to such a godly, loving and FUN man!


The very beginning of the day at the front of the park.


Enjoying our Dippin Dots at Boomergang Bay.



These are the awesome glasses you get to wear for the Sponge Bob ride... one of my favorites.

Benny spraying some unknowing passengers of the Thunder River ride with the geiser.

Dominating the police training game.

Here and Now

Well, we've been in Anderson for just over a month now. We've settled into our apartment and are getting used to being back in the midwest. We are definitely enjoying being around friends like the Galemas, Daughertys, Fridleys, and Kirsten Collette! I started work 3 weeks ago, and had my first week on the night-shift this week. I'm really enjoying the environment and girls I work with, but as with any job, it's always an adjustment. Benny has his final for the online summer course he started in May on Monday in Anatomy and Physiology. Let's just say he's REALLY ready for the class to be over! (REALLY ready!) Next Monday, he'll start soccer stuff full-time. Pre-season will start August 16th and the first game will be August 29th. He can't wait!

Chuck E Cheese's!!

Last night, Benny and I went with Adam, Cassity and Jared Galema to Chuck E. Cheese's! It was awesome!


Cassity and Jared, in the car on the way there. When we arrived, Cassity was so excited she literally screamed and jumped up and down.

Cassity and Chuck.

My husband is going to be a great dad someday.

Jared was ROCKIN' this game!

We missed you, Leslie!!

Fun with the Bennison Brothers

Benny's two brothers, Shaun and Kyle are without a doubt his best friends. Here they are being a little silly at their dad's wedding last weekend.

926 Reunion- Prescott, Arizona

About a week after moving to Anderson, Benny and I flew out to Arizona for one of the roomate's weddings. We had a great time with our "926 Family!"

"The Fam" (minus The Hanlons)



Me and Benny at the reception.


Jared, Benny and Adam.

The 926 Girls (minus LA and Nikki)

During the ceremony (with my handsome husband in the backround!)

Some Arizona scenery. It really was a pretty place, but it sure is H-O-T during the summer!