Diamonds are a girls best friend.

Well, I am talking about a softball diamond for me. Although my softball season this year, I have really cut down. Remember when I was playing 4 nights a week? Well last year I cut it down to 3 nights a week, and now this year I play 2 nights a week. And its perfect. Monday is co-ed league that Keith plays on too (and beer drinking. Currently we are named 3 STRIKES YOUR OUT but we are looking fora new team name. Tuesday is my Women's league, HOT STIX. Both teams we ended up in third place. My women's team actually was in a 3 way tie for first, but then they took the games that we went head to head with and ended up working out for 3rd place. Bummer. I wanted a champion shirt!! :) Playoffs start tonight for women's league, and we are going all the way!!!! Then second session of summer starts and goes through mid September. Summer is flying!

Vacation at Long Lake July 19-26

Vacation at Long Lake up in Traverse City, Michigan was a memorable one! A group of 8 of us vacationed at a cozy red cabin on the beautiful pristine lake. Activities included kayaking, paddleboat, water volleyball, frisbee, bag toss, Rockband, and renting a Wave Runner. It also rained a couple days, but there wasn't any boredom at the cottage, Rock band and Wii kept us busy, as well as a trip to the brand new Turtle Creek Casino (in which I won $17, woo hoo!) We ate out at Boone's Inn that offered some great steak and seafood. Otherwise, Keith served up his famous beer-can chicken and ribs, along with other grill favorites. Here are a few pics of the vacation! Click on the picture for a larger one.