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Forgiveness
So, today is Yom Kippur, the day we're supposed to be inscribed in the Book of Life according to Jewish tradition.
Today is a day of self-reflection and forgiveness seeking, a chance to purge all the wrong-doings you've committed in the past year. You ask forgiveness of those you may have wronged, and hopefully receive it.
So that's what this post is. Incredibly informal and impersonal, I know... but it's just kind of a cover-all. I do not consider myself to be overly offensive or abrasive on here, but I can't guarantee it. For this, I want to apologize for any off-color or off-the-cuff remarks I may have made or seem to have made (sarcasm does not translate well on a computer, as I'm sure many of you know) that caused you pain or suffering, or just made you question my character. I enjoy my time on Mindsay immensely, love getting to read updates from all of you, and only have the best intentions when conversing with you. If I ever did or said anything that led you to believe the contrary, please let me know so I can work to repair it further.
Today is a day of self-reflection and forgiveness seeking, a chance to purge all the wrong-doings you've committed in the past year. You ask forgiveness of those you may have wronged, and hopefully receive it.
So that's what this post is. Incredibly informal and impersonal, I know... but it's just kind of a cover-all. I do not consider myself to be overly offensive or abrasive on here, but I can't guarantee it. For this, I want to apologize for any off-color or off-the-cuff remarks I may have made or seem to have made (sarcasm does not translate well on a computer, as I'm sure many of you know) that caused you pain or suffering, or just made you question my character. I enjoy my time on Mindsay immensely, love getting to read updates from all of you, and only have the best intentions when conversing with you. If I ever did or said anything that led you to believe the contrary, please let me know so I can work to repair it further.
American babies and American muscle.
Decked out in red-white-and-blue and ready to help Meme with some yard work... by staying out of the way and hanging with Aunt Kelli.
All of that playing in the sun calls for a cool drink. Iced tea anyone?
Toes.
Meanwhile, Chloe scoured the yard for potential dangers. Including checking in the garden bucket.
She continued to patrol the perimeter while Aiden contemplated basil.
Patches and Oreo always keeping watch. I miss my pretty girls.
"Psst. Hey, kid. If you push a little harder on this door, we can both bust outta this joint."
Then it was on to City Island in Harrisburg for mini-golf. This is the view of the walking bridge that connects Harrisburg to the Island.
Mini-golf! I started out with a hole-in-one, but things went downhill from there. Though I still think Bryant fudged the numbers. ;)
Fireworks as seen from the deck at Duke's Riverside. I also had the best sandwich in the world: Sliced pit beef on grilled Tuscan bread, melted swiss cheese, mushrooms (though I picked those off), caramelized onions, all drizzled with French onion soup. I'm drooling just thinking of its deliciousness. Anyway, fireworks...
Saturday started with a visit to see Dad at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey. (P.S., I don't remember what kinds of cars these are, so don't ask.)
(Oh, wait. The one on the bottom right is a Lamborghini.)
(And the one on the left is the DeLorean from "Back to the Future!" And the one on the right is a Ford GT40).
Because I know people who can pull strings at the museum...
Later that afternoon, Dad and I headed out in the 'Stang to the Soda Jerk's Cruise-In.
I love the Stingrays.
Love.
Spiffy Chevy Impala SS
"I see a dust trail followin' an old red Nova..." (name that Rascal Flatts tune)
Vroom.
A celebrity car. Jay Leno has a photo of this car in his office (it's a Toranado).
Ending with style. (Can you tell I tend to gravitate toward red cars?)
The end!
Catching up...
Wow, so uh, I never got around to posting photos of Anne's baby shower or the party at Lauren and TJ's did I? 
Like all three of you care. ;) Anyway, here we go. Next post will be a wrap-up of the Fourth of July weekend.
Cute diaper "cakes" were the center pieces for each table.
There were little baby socks filled with jelly beans...
... And lots of fun games...
... and a glowing mommy-to-be!
The winning onesie (c'mon, you know we had to!), and attempting to diaper a Cabbage Patch doll with eyes closed.
(I didn't do so well.)
Yummy cake.
A new Phillies fan! Then unwrapping the gift from the Quadlings (pack 'n play).
There were sweet gifts, too.
The parting shot... can't wait to meet little baby Quidley! :)
Friendly ducks welcomed Alli and I to the Lancaster outlets...
Then it was on to Lauren and TJ's housewarming/graduation/birthday party in Ardmore. There were lots of puppies! Maddie...
... and Molly...
... and Dorothy and Gracie, but I didn't get good photos of them.
A few games of beer pong and a hair styling salon...
... and some philosophical discussion to close the night.
A fun (albeit heavily-traveled) day! I stayed over at L/T's and the next day we went to the Ardmore Station Cafe, where I had triple threat French Toast (it wasn't really called "triple threat" but it totally was) - a sampling of S'mores, Strawberry and Cream Cheese, and Peanut Butter Banana French Toasts. Heavenly.
Next up: American Babies and American Muscle on the Fourth of July!
T-minus 6 hours 40 minutes...
It's soooooooo quiet in the office today. Though I'm really not surprised there's practically nobody here the day before a three-day holiday weekend.
This week has been incredibly busy, so I'm looking forward to some wind-down time at my parents' houses this weekend. Tonight it's Mom's to hang with her and Aiden and tomorrow it's Dad's so he can replace the rotors on my car's back wheels. Then the rest of the weekend is free! Hoping some of the high school gang will be around... the Sens are in town and there are fireworks after the game on Saturday. Wooo baseball.
Last weekend was a lot of fun too, with both Anne's baby shower and Lauren and TJ's housewarming/birthday/graduation party on the same day. I'll follow up with a photo story later tonight after I get to Mom's and have a chance to upload the photos from my camera. :)
Listening to Preston and Steve's Drunk Day show online right now. Funny stuff.
Lobster, cherry tomato, watermelon, me.
What do these things have in common?
The weather was gorgeous today, so I packed a bag and headed out to Marsh Creek State Park for some R&R by the lake.
I munched on an Italian hoagie and grapes from Wawa, read a few chapters of a new book, watched two fathers teach their four young kids to fish (five minutes after they started one of the girls caught a fish - her dad was stoked!), and laughed as another family coaxed their dog, a Standard Poodle named Bear, to swim (he eventually got the hang of it). It was a picture-perfect day.
Until I got home.
Owwwwwwwww.
Note to self: UP THE SPF NEXT TIME.
If anyone needs me, I'll be in the freezer.
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