John Ball Park

This past weekend was supposed to be filled with live music, cowboy boots, overpriced beers, and too much sun for my skin to handle. It was supposed to be a weekend completely dedicated to a country music festival. Steve was even in town to attend the concerts with me. It ended up not being a music festival weekend. It ended up being so much more. 

We were supposed to attend the B93 Birthday Bash all day Saturday and Sunday.  However, we weren't planning on going early in the morning.  We wanted to arrive in time to just see some headliners and have a few drinks.  By the time we packed up the car with coolers and snacks and hit the road, we heard on the radio that the parking lots were full and they weren't allowing any additional concert-goers into the park. 

So, now what?

We had the entire weekend cleared for this. 

We ended up having one of the best weekend I've had in years. My parents, Steve and I all decided on not letting the full day off go to waste, so we headed on out to the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids.  It was the perfect day for it. 

After our afternoon with the animals of John Ball Park, my dad had an excellent idea to go to Grand Haven for pronto pups and to walk around the boardwalk. 

We ended the night with a bonfire and pizza.  We also brushed the dust off our old tent, and Steve and I camped out in the backyard for the evening while watching movies and giggling like children. 

It was the most perfect day.  I'm still hung over from the joy of this past weekend.

xoxo,
Laura 

Bread Making + Face Masks

Katelyn here!
So I went home to Muskegon yesterday, and this morning I helped my stepdad make some bread! Here's a little insight to how it went. For those of you who don't know me too well...I wouldn't exactly say I'm the baking/cooking type. So first Wayne showed me how to make the bread (and I took photos), and then he let me make the bread! Here are some photos from today:

It is the most delicious bread EVER! Pictures really don't do it justice...you need to smell it and taste it to fully appreciate it. 

Then I came back to Grand Rapids and Laura and I decided to finally try the face masks we bought at Forever21. Well...I will let you decide how they went. 

WARNING! The images you are about to see are extremely disturbing. We truly are masters at being awkward.

Well...that's all for now folks! 

xoxo, K

Weekend Recap

What a weekend!! Now that the holidays are here, time is just FLYING by.  I'm still wondering where November went.  I can't believe it's mid December.  

This past weekend was crazy fun.  Friday night, I, Laura, went out with some coworkers for some happy hour cocktails as a holiday "celebration", if you will.  It was basically just an excuse to grab a few glasses of wine at the Reserve downtown and chat about non-work related things. 

After that, I headed off to see a few of my favorites, Tieka and Eric, at their house.  We then headed off to the Winchester for a bite to eat a few more drinks.  

Eric and Tieka arguing about something insignificant. ;] 

Then the REAL fun began when we got to Rocky's for some dancing and sweating. Eric thought it would be funny to take a video.  I found it on my phone the next morning....

...don't ask.

Saturday consisted of going to Muskegon to buy new tires.  Had to get the ol' G6 in tip-top shape before my trip to Nashville in less than two weeks.  Then I grabbed some dinner with my parents and headed back home. 

Sunday was the annual Piszczek Christmas party.  Katelyn and I knew this would be a trip, as this side of our family is a complete riot.  10+ bottles of wine, outrageous games, and LOUD family members = hot mess. 

Us, before the madness began. 

Katelyn & Alex

My brother-in-law Ray, sister Miranda, and Dad.

Grandpa received the "Smart Ass" game during the adult gift exchange.  He is clearly thrilled. 

As you can see, crock pots are a popular exchange gift in the Piszczek family.

We were supposed to end our Sunday evening by ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids, but it was raining all day, so we had to cancel.  Hopefully we'll get the chance to do that soon, because it's so festive and beautiful downtown with all of the Christmas lights. 

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

xoxo, 

L